In this article, we will demonstrate the installation process in Window XP environment. It should be big different, but most importantly, be patient with the installation process. It might take long time as this is the first time setup for you. Again, be patient and follow the steps accordingly.
There are a few things that we recommend you to install into your computer:
- Java JDK Installation
- Eclipse IDE Installation
- Google Android SDK
- Android Development Tool (ADT) with Eclipse
- Adding Platforms and Component
- Set the path
2. Unzip the downloaded file into a directory.
3. Open the unzipped file to search for Eclipse Program.
4. Launch the Eclipse program. You will be asked to create a workspace. Choose a directory which you prefer to keep all your programs.
Google Android SDK
1. Download installer_r10-windows.exe.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2. Double-click on the installer to auto install. An installation wizard will appear to help you.
[Note] In case, the installer could not find the JDK, press Back button and Next button. I believe there is a bug.
Android Development Tool (ADT) with Eclipse
1. Open the Eclipse directory and launch the application by double-clicking on the executable file.
2. Select “Help | Install New Software”. Enter https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/ URL to the work with textbox.
3. Click on “Add” Button. A new window will pop up. Click OK.
4. The Eclipse will download the extension application from the URL. Please wait until you see Developer Tools is available.
5. Enable the tick box for Developer Tools and click Next button until you reach to User Agreement.
6. Accept User Agreement and the software will be installed.
7. Restart Eclipse. To configure ADT plug-in, select Window | Preference | Android (@left panel) | SDK Location and point to the directory that you have installed your Android SDK and click OK.
Adding Platform and Components
1. Select Window | Android SDK and AVD Manager.
2. Install the basic required packages. For us, we are planning to develop Android application with version 2 and above. So we installed 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.3 as our emulators. We also install SDK Platform Tools since we are developing application and they are platform dependent.
Note: You should at least install one version of emulator for your testing in your computer. In our case, we have installed version 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.3.
Set the Path
1. Right-Click on “My Computer”.
2. Select “Advanced system settings | Environment Variables | Path”.
3. Edit the variable value by adding the directory location of “android-sdk/tools” and “android-sdk/platform-tools”.
4. Click Apply and Ok.
