Android : How To Check Google Play Service Version For Mobile Vision Api

I am developing an application and using Mobile Vision Api for text recognizing.I noticed that its not working in some devices.After searched I understand that one reason is becaus

Solution 1:

You can use this for checking version

GoogleApiAvailability.GOOGLE_PLAY_SERVICES_VERSION_CODE

I think, first you should check, if service is available ?

public int isGooglePlayServicesAvailable (Context context)

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Solution 2:

How to know GPS version of your phone?

If manually, go to Settings > Applications > Google Play Services.

If programatically, follow the answer in this SO thread:

int v = getPackageManager().getPackageInfo("com.google.android.gms", 0 ).versionCode;

What is the minimum google play service version for this API?

Minimum Android version required is Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).