Added in [API level 1](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels) # android.preference *** ** * ** *** These classes are deprecated. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings). ## Interfaces |---|---| | [Preference.OnPreferenceChangeListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/Preference.OnPreferenceChangeListener) | *This interface was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener) | *This interface was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceDataStore](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceDataStore) | *This interface was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceFragment.OnPreferenceStartFragmentCallback](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceFragment.OnPreferenceStartFragmentCallback) | *This interface was deprecated in API level 28. Use `https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/PreferenceFragmentCompat.OnPreferenceStartFragmentCallback.html`* | | [PreferenceManager.OnActivityDestroyListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceManager.OnActivityDestroyListener) | *This interface was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceManager.OnActivityResultListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceManager.OnActivityResultListener) | *This interface was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceManager.OnActivityStopListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceManager.OnActivityStopListener) | *This interface was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | ## Classes |---|---| | [CheckBoxPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/CheckBoxPreference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [DialogPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/DialogPreference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [EditTextPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/EditTextPreference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [ListPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/ListPreference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [MultiSelectListPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/MultiSelectListPreference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [Preference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/Preference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [Preference.BaseSavedState](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/Preference.BaseSavedState) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceActivity](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceActivity) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceActivity.Header](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceActivity.Header) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceCategory](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceCategory) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceFragment](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceFragment) | *This class was deprecated in API level 28. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceGroup](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceGroup) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceManager](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceManager) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [PreferenceScreen](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceScreen) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [RingtonePreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/RingtonePreference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [SwitchPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/SwitchPreference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | | [TwoStatePreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/TwoStatePreference) | *This class was deprecated in API level 29. Use the [AndroidX](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx) [Preference Library](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/preference/package-summary) for consistent behavior across all devices. For more information on using the AndroidX Preference Library see [Settings](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/settings).* | - ## Interfaces - [Preference.OnPreferenceChangeListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/Preference.OnPreferenceChangeListener) - [Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/Preference.OnPreferenceClickListener) - [PreferenceDataStore](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceDataStore) - [PreferenceFragment.OnPreferenceStartFragmentCallback](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceFragment.OnPreferenceStartFragmentCallback) - [PreferenceManager.OnActivityDestroyListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceManager.OnActivityDestroyListener) - [PreferenceManager.OnActivityResultListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceManager.OnActivityResultListener) - [PreferenceManager.OnActivityStopListener](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceManager.OnActivityStopListener) - ## Classes - [CheckBoxPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/CheckBoxPreference) - [DialogPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/DialogPreference) - [EditTextPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/EditTextPreference) - [ListPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/ListPreference) - [MultiSelectListPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/MultiSelectListPreference) - [Preference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/Preference) - [Preference.BaseSavedState](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/Preference.BaseSavedState) - [PreferenceActivity](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceActivity) - [PreferenceActivity.Header](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceActivity.Header) - [PreferenceCategory](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceCategory) - [PreferenceFragment](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceFragment) - [PreferenceGroup](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceGroup) - [PreferenceManager](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceManager) - [PreferenceScreen](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/PreferenceScreen) - [RingtonePreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/RingtonePreference) - [SwitchPreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/SwitchPreference) - [TwoStatePreference](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/preference/TwoStatePreference)