Is it possible to use Java 8 for Android development?

Question

Searching the web, it is not clear if Java 8 is supported for Android development or not.

Before I download/setup Java 8, can some one point me at any \"official\" d

Answer 1

All the above solutions doesn't seem to work in 2019 with the latest Android Studio 3.4+.

I figured out a perfect and up to date solution to migrate or upgrade your Android Project to Java 8.

Solution: Click on File -> Project Structure -> Modules -> Properties tab.

Change the Source Compatibility and Target Compatibility to 1.8 (Java 8)