Can I use SDK platform image resources legitimately in my App? [closed]

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I was wondering if someone could tell me definitively if you are allowed to use the various platform resources found in the adt bundle folder for the various android API versions

%Program Files%\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130219\sdk\platforms\sdk

Specifically I want to use some icon resources. I see other developers use these resources in their apps. I'd like to know if this strictly allowed or not?

Answer 1

Check out the folder, I am seeing a "NOTICE.txt" that says

"Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License."

So, if you comply with it, then you can.

Answer 2

It's allowed and even recommanded ;-)

Action bar icons are graphic buttons that represent the most important actions people can take within your app. Each one should employ a simple metaphor representing a single concept that most people can grasp at a glance.

Pre-defined glyphs should be used for certain common actions such as "refresh" and "share." The download link below provides a package with icons that are scaled for various screen densities and are suitable for use with the Holo Light and Holo Dark themes. The package also includes unstyled icons that you can modify to match your theme, in addition to Adobe® Illustrator® source files for further customization.

http://developer.android.com/design/style/iconography.html

You can download a pack with source files here

Answer 3

I think it's not only legal, but you're also encouraged to use them.

Anyway, you can avoid copying those files in your drawable folders, since they are already available when you use a syntax like: android.R.drawable.ic_menu_save