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Need help installing the Android SDK

I've read the other threads about this but there is no help to be found there unfortunately.
I've been playing with App Inventor because I wanted to avoid learning Java but my think now is that seeing as I do JavaScript/PHP/mySQL and HTML/CSS anyway I might as well do my app development properly.
I've been following the instructions at the official developer.android.com site.
and the part where I have the problem is with Eclipse - at step 1 on that page. I've installed the JDK but when I try to install Eclipse I get an error telling me that there is no Virtual Java machine in the eclipse\jre\bin\ folder.
Well I'm following the instructions so what can I do about this? I don't even understand the error. Is there supposed to be a file in this folder, a folder which a.doesn't come with the standard Eclipse .zip file and which b.doesn't exist at all!
I tried this all before some time ago and got the same problem. At that time I couldn't even use App Inventor because of some JDK/JRE problem but I un-installed and reinstalled Java and App Inventor is working now.
This is one of the most frustrating computing problems I've faced because I've searched all over for an answer and there is nothing out there. Frankly I'm a little surprised at how poor the installation documentation is
The only thing I can think of is I have the wrong version of Eclipse. Which exact one is everyone else using?

Hello Subjective Effect. There is not a folder named eclipse\jre\bin in eclipse installation folder. The version i m using is eclipse-helios. I was not faced the problem you have.

I've solved that part of the problem by downloading a different version of Eclipse. It is a Helios version and is the one with Java. The installation instructions are not clear on this.
I now have another issue but I'll try work that out for the time being.

So I've no idea (again because the instructions are so poor) what to do about this.
I'm on the Android Developers site and trying to start the Hello World tutorial. I'm already stumped at the stage of creating a New Project because after I set up Project name, Application name, Package name and Create Activity clicking "Finish" gives this error:
[2010-10-28 01:33:03 - HelloAndroid] ERROR: Unable to open class file C:\workspace\HelloAndroid\gen\com\subjectiveeffect\helloandroid\R.java: No such file or directory
The reason I think the docs are poor is am I supposed to have created this directory or does Eclipse create it for you? And if it's supposed to be created for you what am I doing wrong?

Subjective Effect said:
So I've no idea (again because the instructions are so poor) what to do about this.
I'm on the Android Developers site and trying to start the Hello World tutorial. I'm already stumped at the stage of creating a New Project because after I set up Project name, Application name, Package name and Create Activity clicking "Finish" gives this error:
[2010-10-28 01:33:03 - HelloAndroid] ERROR: Unable to open class file C:\workspace\HelloAndroid\gen\com\subjectiveeffect\helloandroid\R.java: No such file or directory
The reason I think the docs are poor is am I supposed to have created this directory or does Eclipse create it for you? And if it's supposed to be created for you what am I doing wrong?
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Mine seems to have that error no matter what I type in.

So what have you done about it? Or can I continue without worrying, is this a trivial error message?

1) you should download Eclipse 3.5.2 as Helios is not supported by Android plugin yet.
http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/eclipse-classic-352/galileosr2
2) R.java problem should go away if you restart eclipse

Also, to start with better use the existing sample project HelloWorld rather than setting up your own.

This is a common known bug. You can use the latest eclipse version, once you setup a project, you will have to go under project properties and choose compiler version 1.6, which is set to 1.5 usually.
Tha will solve the problem, because i was facing the same a few days ago when starting to mess with SDK and Eclipse.

I had a similar problem and gave up for awhile and when I came back to it I found out that I didn't have my paths set correctly for the java jdk, not sure if that is it but it worked for me.

I find if I restart Eclipse it fixes things.
I've been playing with layouts!

Can I download ADT manually

I've been messing around in google app inventor getting an idea for the flow of code and figured that it's time to step up to an actual coding environment.
So I went and downloaded the most recent SDK and eclipse. I installed all the available resources and revisions.
Then i hit a snag. The guide said that in order to properly set up Eclipse i need the ADT plugin. I opened the help menu and went to install new software and clicked on the add button. In the name section i put "ADT Plugin" and in location i put the exact web address they gave and it kept giving an error that said unable to connect to repository... i even tried http over https but still experienced the same issue. I entered the website enter my web browser in hopes that it would connect to a ftp server or start a direct download but unfortunatly it was a google site that was no longer available.
So i want to know if theres a mirror download somewhere that i can manually install to eclipse.
Also my eclipse info
Eclipse SDK
Version: 3.6.1
Build id: M20100909-0800
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Yes mate, from here...
http://developer.android.com/sdk/eclipse-adt.html
Towards the bottom of the page it tells you what to do if the URL doesn't work.

johncmolyneux said:
Yes mate, from here...
http://developer.android.com/sdk/eclipse-adt.html
Towards the bottom of the page it tells you what to do if the URL doesn't work.
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I freaking love you in a strictly platonic way.
I kinda feel like an idiot cause I didn't read farther lmao
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ironlood said:
I freaking love you in a strictly platonic way.
I kinda feel like an idiot cause I didn't read farther lmao
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lol - glad to help mate.

Okay just ran into another hitch
I downloaded the zip file and go to install new software but instead of the website i use the archive. It provides me with a list of 3 options
Android DDMS
Android Development Tools
Android Hierarchy Viewer
I put a check in each box and click next it says calculating Dependencies and requirements then i get an error that says
Cannot complete the install because one or more required items could not be found.
Software being installed: Android Development Tools 8.0.1.v201012062107-82219 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.feature.group 8.0.1.v201012062107-82219)
Missing requirement: Android Development Tools 8.0.1.v201012062107-82219 (com.android.ide.eclipse.adt.feature.group 8.0.1.v201012062107-82219) requires 'org.eclipse.gef 0.0.0' but it could not be found
Now this has me at a loss. If i downloaded the Archive in theory i shouldn't have to connect to any more sites to install the plugin. I want to know if there is a way to drag and drop the contents of the archive to a plugins folder then open eclipse and refresh the installed plugins in order to show that ADT has been installed.

Not sure if the 64 bit side of things could be an issue (either for you or for anyone), but this guy seems to have solved the same problem...
http://superuser.com/questions/221944/huh-jdk-not-found-on-windows-7-64-bit
Hope it helps mate.

KK ill see if i can follow this and come up with a fix to my issue. not too sure how this will work since im running a 32bit system with windows Vista

I'm still experiencing the same issue with eclipse unfortunately, i even downgraded to Galileo instead of Helios thinking that it was an incompatibility issue with the newest version or the most recent version. I even tried dragging the .JAR files in the ADT zip into the eclipse folder in an attempt to get Eclipse to recognize the plugins without having to install them through the "install new software" dialog.
Everytime I try to connect to the download server it gives me a message that says An exception stack trace is not available. Or Unable to connect to repository http://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/content.xml
Connection refused: connect

help me set up android 2.1 emulator(warning-NOOB)

So all I want to do is run an android 2.1 emulator on my old laptop(5 yr old winxp) and be able to install and run android apps EXACTLY how I would on my phone
I was following this tutorial and got stuck:
http://www.maggadget.com/try-android-2-1-on-windows/
It wont let me select a target. that field is deactivated.
im a noob and not even any type of developer/programmer. but this shouldnt be that hard

fupamobile said:
So all I want to do is run an android 2.1 emulator on my old laptop(5 yr old winxp) and be able to install and run android apps EXACTLY how I would on my phone
I was following this tutorial and got stuck:
http://www.maggadget.com/try-android-2-1-on-windows/
It wont let me select a target. that field is deactivated.
im a noob and not even any type of developer/programmer. but this shouldnt be that hard
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If the "target" field is blank, that means that you did not download and install any of the packages. When you open SDK Manager.exe you will see some options on the left hand side, select "available packages" and then check next to each package you want. At the bottom right hand side of the screen click "Install Selected." A new screen titled "Choose Packages to Install" will come up, click the box next to "Accept All." Now just click "Install." Now you can continue with step "5" of your how-to, but this time you should see all of the packages that you downloaded available under "target."
I hope that is was said clear enough to help you out, PM me if you run into a problem, because I don't frequent this section enough.

Eclipse 4.2.2

To get started, I installed the Android SDK with ADT that also came with eclipse (unknown to me it came with eclipse) after I installed the Eclipse for JAVA developers. Neither one works as it says it can't locate the JAVAW file under jre/bin that's suppose to be in the eclipse folder. Anyhow, to see if I could fix it I cut the JRE folder from my Java folder, and placed it in the eclipse folder. It attempted to run this time but gave me an error saying it couldn't open the jvm.dll file. I then went back after watching the xdatv video and installed the eclipse classic. Still a no go. I also realized I have no JDK installed, which I'm doing so now, but either or I thought it would run with a JRE too.
Anyone got a fix for my issue? Or will installing the JDK be the fix?

Ok sorry for the stupid question. turns out I did install the jdk but a re-install fixed my issue.

Well, it's not really directly related with the problem you had, but next time you need to download the Android SDK, there is an option not to include the Eclipse in the bundle.

Are you setting up a build environment ? The reason I ask is there are a few easy ways to set it, using a more painless way.

dirtydroidx said:
Are you setting up a build environment ? The reason I ask is there are a few easy ways to set it, using a more painless way.
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I am. The problem was resolved, and able to start eclipse with no problem now.

Android Studio add sdk

Hi,
I'm new to android development and decided to start by making my first app. I'm trying to reference an sdk to use but can't seem to get it working. I created a new android project and am using the 500px api. But I cant seem to find out how to use it. I think it may be an issue with the build.gradle file as there is nothing in it. I can't import the sdk at all.
Can someone please help me.
Sincerely,
Tom Jones

lostAstronaut said:
Hi,
I'm new to android development and decided to start by making my first app. I'm trying to reference an sdk to use but can't seem to get it working. I created a new android project and am using the 500px api. But I cant seem to find out how to use it. I think it may be an issue with the build.gradle file as there is nothing in it. I can't import the sdk at all.
Can someone please help me.
Sincerely,
Tom Jones
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Did you go to File -> Project Structure -> Project (In Left Column) -> Click "New..." or "Edit" under Project SDK. This is how I have always done it. Makes sure to add a JDK first I believe.

goldfingerfif said:
Did you go to File -> Project Structure -> Project (In Left Column) -> Click "New..." or "Edit" under Project SDK. This is how I have always done it. Makes sure to add a JDK first I believe.
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I ended up downloading intellij and got it working in seconds, for some reason my build.gradle was just not working out.