Android N - Cannot run on lower API though minSDK set to 14

Question

I am trying to run the APK on API 22 device after updating compileSdkVersion to N but unable to do so.

compileSdkVersion \'android-N\'
buildTool         


        

Answer 1

You can't do it without hacking the solution.
It is a limitation of the N-Preview and you have to use only this config:

android {
  compileSdkVersion 'android-N'
  buildToolsVersion 24.0.0 rc1
  ...

  defaultConfig {
     minSdkVersion 'N'
     targetSdkVersion 'N'
     ...
  }
  ...
}