java - Android coding with switch (String)

Question

I'm developing an android app on eclipse, when I try some code like

switch(String){
 ......
}

it give me the following error

Cannot switch on a value of type String for source level below 1.7. Only convertible int values or enum variables are permitted

so I changed the compiler to 1.7, then it give me another error

Android requires compiler compliance level 5.0 or 6.0. Found '1.7' instead. Please use Android Tools > Fix Project Properties.

So, is there anyway to let switch(String) works in android application? or I have no choice but to use

if(){}
else if(){}
else if(){}
........

Answer 1

With the Release of API 19 KitKat you can now do this !!!! This is the change you need for android studio for existing projects. ensure that you are using JDK 1.7 or later and Gradle plugin 0.6.1 or later

android {
compileSdkVersion 19
buildToolsVersion "19.0.0"

defaultConfig {
    minSdkVersion 7
    targetSdkVersion 19
}

compileOptions {
    sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_7
    targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_7
} }