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Basic4android Beginner's Guide: (Download) - NEW and highly recommended!
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Installation Instructions:

Install Java JDK v6:

Note that you can have several versions of Java installed on the same computer.

Open the Java 6 JDK download link.
Check the Accept License Agreement button.
Select "Windows x86" in the platforms list (also for 64 bit machines).
Download the file and install it.

Install the Android SDK and a platform:

Download Android SDK.
Install the SDK. The SDK doesn't work properly when it is installed in a path with spaces (like "Program Files"). It is recommended to install it to a custom folder similar to C:\Android.
Install the platform tools and at least one platform image. You can use API 8 or above. We recommend using API 10.
You can also install Google USB Driver if you need to connect a physical device with USB. A list of other drivers is available here.
Note that Basic4android allows you to connect to any device over the local network with B4A-Bridge tool.

Install and configure Basic4android:

Download Basic4android trial version. The trial version does not support libraries and other advanced features.
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Open Basic4android.

Choose Tools > Configure Paths.

Use the Browse buttons to locate "javac.exe" and "android.jar".
javac is located under <java folder>\bin.
android.jar is located under <android-sdk-windows>\platforms\android-8.
On Windows 64 bit, Java will be installed under C:\Program Files (x86).

Follow the second tutorial for the emulator setup and a Hello World application.

Troubleshooting - Common errors

Windows XP - "Basic4Android.exe Application could not be initialized correctly error 0xc0000135" on startup. Basic4android requires .Net Framework 2.0 or above. Windows XP users who didn't install it before should first install the framework.

"javac: target release 1.5 conflicts with default source release 1.7" - Currently Basic4android requires Java 6. It will not work with Java 7. Both versions can be installed on the same computer.