Installing Basic4android and Android SDK

[Erel]

Common issues are listed at the end of this post. If you encounter an error that is not listed or that you are unable to solve, please contact support@basic4ppc.com

Basic4android depends on two additional (free) components:
- Java JDK
- Android SDK


Installation instructions:
The first step should be to install the Java JDK v6 as Android SDK requires it as well.
Note that there is no problem with having several versions of Java installed on the same computer.

- Open the Java 6 JDK download link.
- Check the Accept License Agreement radio button.
- Select "Windows x86" in the platforms list (for 64 bit machines as well). Android SDK doesn't work with Java 64bit JDK. You should install the regular JDK for 64bit computers as well.
- Download the file and install it.

Next step is to install the Android SDK and a platform:

- Download Android SDK.
- Install the SDK. The SDK doesn't always behave 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.
- You should now install the platform tools and at least one platform image. You can use API 8 or above. It is recommended to use API 8.
You can also install Google USB Driver if you need to connect a real device with USB.



Note that you can install more packages later.

- Press on Install Selected and install both packages.

Install and configure Basic4android

- Download and install Basic4android.
- Open Basic4android.
- Choose Tools menu - 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 probably be installed under C:\Program Files (x86).

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

Common errors
- Windows XP - "Basic4Android.exe Application could not be initialised 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.

[wistong]

Good news . Where can i download Basic4Android ?

Thanks

[Erel]

Where can i download Basic4Android ?

Basic4android is not ready yet...
The first beta should be released to the beta testers in a few days.
I believe that the first version will be released at the beginning of December.


Edit, Here: www.basic4ppc.com/android/downloads.html

[wistong]

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Erel

Basic4android is not ready yet...
The first beta should be released to the beta testers in a few days.
I believe that the first version will be released at the beginning of December.

[derez]

Great news !

Erel - the last Java SE is kit6u22, will it be a problem if I use this version ?

[Erel]

No. Any version of Java 6 JDK should work.

[eclipse_wolfgang]

Originally Posted by Erel

...The first step should be to install the Java JDK as Android SDK requires it as well.
...

Is the JDK still necessary, if i have alread installed eclipse and the Android SDK on my computer?

Best regards
Wolfgang

[Erel]

Is the JDK still necessary, if i have alread installed eclipse and the Android SDK on my computer?

You need to have javac.exe which is the java compiler. I believe that Eclipse comes with its own compiler which you will not be able to use with Basic4android.

[ELVESIS]

Originally Posted by Erel

Install and configure Basic4android

- Download and install Basic4android.
- Open Basic4android.
- Choose Tools menu - Configure Paths.

I could not find where to download for Basic4android

I have successfully installed the Java JDK and Android SDK.And I waiting for Basic4android...

[susu]

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