Start.io is proud to announce the general availability of Start.io Android SDK v5.0, which includes several new features designed to improve performance, privacy, ad trackability, and measurement. 

If you’re an Android app developer who uses Start.io’s mobile app monetization software, we encourage you to upgrade to the latest SDK now. Here is what you can expect from this update: 

#1: JVM 8 

Start.io Android SDK v5.0 has been upgraded to Java Virtual Machine 8, which improves the SDK’s performance and compatibility with modern mobile apps. 

#2: Obfuscation 

We’ve improved privacy inside the SDK by better protecting private members within our code. This provides an added layer of security against potential reverse engineering. 

#3: MRAID 3 

Start.io Android SDK v5.0 supports the latest MRAID 3.0 standard. This standard improves mobile ad execution and integrates with the IAB’s Video Player Ad Interface Definition (VPAID), which helps publishers support ads with interactive video.  

How to upgrade to Start.io Android SDK v5.0 

  • For direct SDK integration: Go to your project gradle file (or libs.versions.toml if you use it) and change the SDK version in dependency section from com.startapp:inapp-sdk:4.+ to com.startapp:inapp-sdk:5.+ 
  • For LevelPlay integration: Go to your project gradle file (or libs.versions.toml if you use it) and change the adapter version in dependency section to com.startapp:ironsource-mediation:2.+ 
  • For AdMob integration: Go to your project gradle file (or libs.versions.toml if you use it) and change the adapter version in dependency section to com.startapp:admob-mediation:3.+ 
  • For Applovin integration: Go to your project gradle file (or libs.versions.toml if you use it) and change the adapter version in dependency section to com.startapp:applovin-mediation:2.+ 
  • For Unity integration: Follow our step-by-step guide here.