Set up the Places SDK for Android
    
    
      
    
    
      
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This document describes the prerequisites for using the Places SDK for Android, how to enable it,
and then how to make an authenticated request.
  
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      checklist
      
        
      
       Ensure that you meet the prerequisites. 
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      settings
      
        
      
       Enable the SDK in your Google Cloud project. 
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      verified_user
      
        
      
       Configure an API key for use with Places SDK for Android. 
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