Использовать ту же версию 28.0.0
подобно
implementation 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:28.0.0'
implementation 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:28.0.0'
implementation 'com.android.support:cardview-v7:28.0.0'
еще приводить к сбоям во время выполнения
You are right, this is a bit of a mess and is poorly documented. I would recommend:
I'm not into MIPS, but maybe this MIPS ABI History reference might help.
Does this reference on MIPS EABI for RedHat Linux help?