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I've got an application written with <code>minSdkVersion="8"</code> and <code>targetSdkVersion="19"</code>, because is so simple and I need it to be used on low level android devices. The problem is when I try to use it in an Android 4+ device. I cannot see the Options menu. When I use the app in the Emulator, I use the "Menu" <code>button</code>, and I can see it. But not in my tablet or mobile phone (both with 4+ version). Okay, let's see the code: In the <code>manifest.xml</code> file I have this (I think the problem is the theme...). <pre><code><uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="8" android:targetSdkVersion="19" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BLUETOOTH" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN" /> <application android:allowBackup="true" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher" android:label="@string/app_name" android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Holo.Light" > <activity android:name="com.clv.app2.MainActivity" android:label="@string/app_name" android:theme="@android:style/Theme"> </code></pre> And I have a simple <code>OnCreateOptionsMenu</code> like this in <code>MainActivity</code>... (I have defined only two options). <pre><code>@Override public boolean onCreateOptionsMenu(Menu menu) { MenuInflater inflater = getMenuInflater(); inflater.inflate(R.menu.option_menu, menu); return true; } </code></pre> Can anyone can help me to see where is the problem with this? Thank you in advance. EDIT: <pre><code>option_menu.xml <menu xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" > <item android:id="@+id/scan" android:icon="@android:drawable/ic_menu_search" android:title="@string/connect"/> <item android:id="@+id/discoverable" android:icon="@android:drawable/ic_menu_mylocation" android:title="@string/discoverable"/> </code></pre> EDIT: Okay. I have been reading other entries in forum, and I see that there are devices that have not a menu key (to show options menu), and from 3+ version it is not required to have it. When I execute my application in an Android device less than 3 version, I have that physical button, and it works. In an Android device more than 3 version (I have one with 4+ version), that button does not exists, and there are no way to make the options menu visible. My question is... Do I have to put a button in screen on 3+ devices with no "physical menu button", to use it when I want to see the options menu???
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