title: Does Google Maps API V2 API require android 4.2.2?
body: <p>I've been using the V1 MapViewfor all my apps.  I thought I should look into going to the Google Maps Android API V2 and began following the tutorial at <a href="https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android/intro" rel="nofollow">This Page</a> Of course, like most things android, the tutorial process has enough bugs or omissions that it doesn't work. Further research found that few others can manage to make it work either.</p>
  
  <p>While doing that research, however, I tripped on to <a href="http://developer.android.com/google/play-services/setup.html" rel="nofollow">This Page</a> that says:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>If you want to test your app on the emulator, expand the directory for Android 4.2.2 (API 17) or a higher version, select Google APIs, and install it. Then create a new AVD with Google APIs as the platform target.
    Note: Only Android 4.2.2 and higher versions of the Google APIs platform include Google Play services.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>I understand that the V2 API operates through Google Play Services so does this mean that my app can't target older android versions if I use the V2 API?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks, Gary</p>