Google Maps Android v1 API deprecated, obtaining API key for publishing

Question

I have developed an application which uses mapView. I have used Google maps for android v1. I finished my app and now ready to publish but unfortunately Google stopped providing API key from March 18th 2013. Now i'm in a huge trouble.

So is there any way that i can obtain a API key for Google maps for android v1, or

Can i use Google maps for android v2 key with out changing my code (Like ItemizedOverlays, Overlays, and Drawings on map)

Please Help !!! Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

This the time you can migrate from current Version V1 to V2. Detailed explanation for Version V2 is here.

Follow steps by steps instruction from the tutorial.

Answer 2

1. You can try to address Google and ask them to provide you with a key, although I doubt they will agree doing that.

2. No you can't use most of the object you used in the Google Map API v1. Overlays are not supported in V2 and you should use polygones and polylines.