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NewbiWanKenewbi

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Hello, as my name suggests I'm a complete newb to the world of app development and really want to give this a go.

I did a Google search on how to develop android apps and came up with a site that gave me some instructions on downloading Java JDK and the android SDK bundle.

I've followed the instructions but I can't get the virtual device to work as described, I've pasted the steps I followed below and I'll put my system specs after that. Also I realised after that the blog was a few years old so I realise that some of the info might be outdated.

Step One

First download and install the latest version of the Java JDK. install the x86 version, with the default options.
Second, get the Android SDK
 
So does the AVD show up correctly before you start the tutorial stuff? As in go to:
1. Select the Window tab
2. Select Android Vitrual Device Manager
3. Select the AVD your trying to run
4. Select "Start" in that same window

Let it start up fully before doing anything else. Also maybe turn down your ram amount. I use Win XP with 3GB ram and a 2.2ghz Dual core and it takes quite a while to fully start using 50-100 ram for the AVD.
 
Hi Thanks for your answer, yes the AVD show's up before I start my new project.

I followed your instructions and it open's up fine but it doesn't display the words HelloWorld just the flashing word Android, but I can't manipulate that word or do anything.

Also I turned down the RAM to 50.

Any ideas?
 
Yeah, you have to wait for the AVD to load all the way. That "ANDROID" that is across the screen is the loading part. It will be loaded when you see a HOME screen for the device you selected
 
Oh wow, OK 4 hours and it's still loading, I'm thinking I should download the Mac version of the software, for my old Mac Pro that I use for editing.

It's an old system as well but at least it's a 2.8 quad core, and 10gb of RAM running OSx 10.3, does that sound like the right thing to do?

Thanks again
 
i would try the mac version if you can. i however, know nothing on working on mac's.

also, sometimes the AVD will hang and you will just have to restart it. And so you know for future reference. Once the AVD is up and running, you can just leave it running instead of closing the it. You can then just run your program again.
 
Just a thought. I anime you have just installed eclipse and android. The is an issue with it that does not include the android stuff.
Have you got anything in your SRC folder in eclipse?. If the answer is no then you need to add android to the search path and do an update.
 
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