May 2013 Update: How to Install Android Development Environment
I was so happy of the news that I will be working with Google Android Development. Its cool, now I can use my knowledge in Java Programming. I took up one Java Programming course (one semester) when I was in college. So here it is, I wanna share with you my Java comeback experience - with Google Android.
I was so happy of the news that I will be working with Google Android Development. Its cool, now I can use my knowledge in Java Programming. I took up one Java Programming course (one semester) when I was in college. So here it is, I wanna share with you my Java comeback experience - with Google Android.
Android is an open-source software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications.
If you're a windows user, follow the these steps (you can at least have an idea here even if you're not a windows user):
Step 1: Check the system and software requirements for developing Android applications - http://developer.android.com/sdk/requirements.html. If you think your system submits to Android system requirements, proceed to step 2.
Step 2: Download the Following:
- Java Development Kit (JDK) - http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html (Choose "Download JDK" button and not "Download JRE" because Android requires more than just JRE )
- Eclipse - http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/ (Choose Eclipse IDE for Java Developers which is the first in the list, as of this time, version name to be downloaded is "Eclipse Helios")
- Android SDK - http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (Choose the latest version installer_r10-windows.exe which is recommended). The Android SDK provides the tools and APIs necessary to begin developing applications on the Android platform using the Java programming language.
- Android Development Tools (ADT) - http://developer.android.com/sdk/eclipse-adt.html#installing (I prefer downloading the zip file first (which is ADT-10.0.1.zip as of now), than installing it in default or via URL, it offers less errors). ADT is a plugin for the Eclipse IDE that is designed to give you a powerful, integrated environment in which to build Android applications. ADT extends the capabilities of Eclipse to help you quickly develop new Android projects
Step 3: Install
- JDK - I got this file after downloading: jdk-6u24-windows-i586.exe. This is the first one to be installed
- Unzip Eclipse Helios to your desired location. I placed mine in C:\, then create a shortcut of eclipse.exe to desktop so that it will be easy to find and run on next start up of your computer.
- I got installer_r10-windows.exe for Android SDK. I installed mine in C:\ANDROID-SDK\. Close Android SDK and AVD manager first if it pops out.
Step 4: Run your eclipse.exe, when you run it for the first time, workspace launcher will pop out for you to select a workspace directory, I had C:\JAVA-WS as my workspace directory then tick the checkbox "Use this as my default workspace" if you want so that workspace launcher won't pop up on next eclipse start up.
Step 5: Install ADT Plugin.
- On eclipse, go to Help > Install New Software then click the Add Button on the pop up.
- On the Add Repository pop up, click the Archive Button then browse the ADT Plugin (ADT-10.0.1.zip) we have downloaded earlier, specify a local name (i.e. Android Plugin) then click OK.
- You can now see the Developer Tools check box, tick it and click the Next Button. Wait for several minutes while it loads.
- Click on Next > Accept the terms of license agreement > Finish > Eclipse will install the software OR you have to Tick Always run in background check box > Click Run in background button.
- Wait for eclipse to load/install new software (see the status on the lower right corner). After that it will prompt you to restart eclipse, please restart eclipse.
Step 6: Use the android SDK and AVD manager.
- Set Up android SDK location: Window > Preferences > Browse your SDK Location. Mine is C:\ANDROID-SDK since this is where I installed my SDK (third bullet of Step 3).
Step 7: Install Android Platform
- On eclipse, go to Window > Android SDK and AVD manager > Select Available Packages on the left bar > Explode Android Repository > Tick the platform that you want to use (I ticked SDK Platform Android 1.6, API 4, revision 3 for now) > Click Install selected > Accept Radio button > Install button > Wait for the platform to be downloaded.
My next blog could be the undying "Hello World" example --- in Android and I'm gonna try to make it more simple.
If you think I missed something in this post, you can ask about it by leaving a comment below.
If you think I missed something in this post, you can ask about it by leaving a comment below.
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