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Jonnyb42

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Hello everyone, I am new here, I just wanted to ask something about making android apps.
I think I will be getting a new HTC Inspire 4G, and I am very excited to get it, I have never used android before.

Is it possible to just make personal android applications for free, not looking to make money or anything but just for personal use? If so, how? Links to tutorials or some webpages would be great. btw, I HAVE searched google and couldn't find anything. (I found the Android developement page, but I am asking mainly how to make the apps and then get them on your phone, without putting anything in the app store/no money involved)

I enjoy making programs with C/C++ on my computer and now I am about to get a smartphone I would love to know how to do the same on it.

Thanks!
 
download the android SDK, write your apps, then there are two options, running the app from eclipse with your phone connected via usb will install the app on your phone and run it there instead of in the emulator, or create the .apk file copy it to your sd card and install it using a file manager like astro file manager found for free in the market. you can install them on your phone without ever releasing them to the public.
 
Thank you very much!! This is great news!! I am going to have fun with my new phone :)

Are there any rules against making programs and then giving them to people for free on a website or something?

Also, is it possible to make personal apps like this with the iOS for iphone?
 
you can distribute your app however you please. its your code, do what you like with it. This is possible with iOS if you jailbreak. otherwise... at leaste 2 yearss ago when i tried to write an app for my ipod touch...you can write the app and run it in the emulator, however if you want to actually put it on YOUR divice (not the market but just right on your own phone/ipod) you have to register as an app developer. this costs $99 per year. opposed to google single payment of 25$ to distribute in the market.

and thats why i went with android
 
That are also the reasons why I opt to develop for Android. Affordable and maximum flexibility to developers.
 
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