D8.jar 'link' Download File

java -jar d8.jar --lib $ANDROID_HOME/platforms/android-34/android.jar myapp.jar

Do you need help with or setting up D8 for a custom build script?

If you have a compiled Java library ( library.jar ) that you want to use in an Android project, execute:

To download D8.jar from the Google Maven Repository: d8.jar download

This configuration tells Gradle to use D8.jar for dexing.

Method 1: Locate d8.jar in your Local Android SDK (Recommended)

java -cp d8.jar com.android.tools.r8.D8 --lib android.jar --min-api 24 --output output_directory/ MyProject/app/build/intermediates/classes/debug/ java -jar d8

--release : Compiles without debug information for production. D8 vs. DX: Why Switch? ~30% faster Size Larger DEX Smaller DEX Java 8 Support Native Support Status Deprecated Actively Maintained Frequently Asked Questions

d8 path-to-input-files [options]

While D8 is built into the Android SDK Build Tools, many developers, reverse engineers, and automation scripts require the standalone file to run compilation tasks directly from the command line. Once you have downloaded or located d8

Once you have downloaded or located d8.jar , you can run it using the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Ensure you have Java 8 or higher installed on your system. Basic Syntax

For 99% of developers, do not download d8.jar manually. Instead, let AGP handle it:

You can find the executable (which functions as the jar) in your Android SDK path: $ANDROID_HOME/build-tools/<version>/d8