What does “Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]” mean in Android Studio?

Question

I got this Froyo (2.2) device that I am using to make an app. When I try to run the app directly to the device it shows an error saying

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Answer 1

This error

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]

Means that you're trying to install an app that has a higher minSdkVersion specified in its manifest than the device's API level. Change that number to 8 and it should work. I'm not sure about the other error, but it may be related to this one.

Answer 2

Make Sure the Select Run/Debug Configuration is wear or mobile as per your installation in android studio...