I am new to the designing app world and have made an app that I want to make for android market. I have tried to download the source code but that is where I get stuck. If there anyone that might be able to help?

Hi Derek, Welcome to Buzztouch! Check these documents out : http://www.buzztouch.com/resources/Things_You_Need_Before_You_Start_Developing_Apps_v1.0.pdf http://www.buzztouch.com/resources/Setting_Up_Your_Android_Development_Environment_v1.2.pdf http://www.buzztouch.com/resources/Compiling_Your_Android_Application_v1.0.pdf This should get you going! Mark

Ugh. Hasn't helped me. Still can't get it!! HELP!

Hi @Iaa23, Did you read the documents I have listed above? They're literally step-by-step instructions. If you still can't get it after that (assuming you actually tried to make it work), please post SPECIFIC questions you have, and we can help you. Mark

Thanks GoNorthWest. I did but couldn'tget past stage 1. I believe I downloaded the correct Eclipse but cannot open it to continue. Very frustrated. It took me a long time on the app itself and now cannot move forward. :(

Try this https://myskylla.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/got-milk-is-eclipse-setup-correctly-got-sdk-adt-platform-tools/

Those instructions are GREAT ... I am having a time getting Eclipse to load now ...

Eclipse can be very, very slow to start. Give it some time.

I downloaded Eclipse however when I open the folder there is nothing to run? This is as far as I can get.

Eclipse.exe is the file for Windows. There should be an Eclipse app for Mac. It's all in the document. Mark

Ugh. I give up. This is insane.

Hi Iaa23, I'm curious on what you're getting stuck on. Both Fred and I have provided step-by-step instructions that have helped many people get going. If you can be very specific about the problems you are having...Windows vs Mac, Eclipse, etc...then we can help. Please also realize this is not a Buzztouch problem, but a general Android issue. Thanks, Mark

I downloaded Eclipse then the next step is to open it. There is nothing to open. I am working on Windows. I didn't say it was a Buzztouch problem, however it is not easy or user friendly. All of these links take you to pages in which we are to download programs but each page has like a million things to download and who knows which one to pick?

The first page of this document literally gives you the links for the files, as well as the exact filenames you should have when you download : http://www.buzztouch.com/resources/Setting_Up_Your_Android_Development_Environment_v1.2.pdf Can't get much simpler than that, I'm afraid! Mark

I understand the problem. You're having difficulty primerly because too much terminology is thrown at you too quickly. My suggestion is read the documentation, take a break, and try again.

ok ... I dont have android applet available only Java when I click on my v1_4buzztouch ... My app name is also not showing anywhere

Guys I have followed all documents as written.... I am 99% there. However, when it comes to importing my project into Eclipse, I am getting the following 3 red error messages. 1) The Project was not built since its build path is incomplete. Cannot find the class file for java.lang.Object. Fix the build path then try building this project 2) The type java.lang.Object cannot be resolved. It is indirectly referenced from required.class 3) Unable to resolve target 'Google Inc.:Google APIs:8' HELP Please - getting tired but know I must be close now ;)

A bit more playing and now get [2012-01-21 00:00:36 - ProfitnDrive] Android requires compiler compliance level 5.0 or 6.0. Found '1.7' instead. Please use Android Tools > Fix Project Properties. in the console but problems have rocketted upwards (28 Errors and Warnings - 100 out of 283)

All errors appear to be in src folder under BT_screen_images.java

and all of the warnings in the res folder

Repeat after me: Right click on project Android Tools Build Project Properties Buzztouch is Greater!

At a concert tonight...can totally help you in the morning. You need to do a Fix Project Properties and also have the right Google API installed. Mark

Hi guys, I fathomed out quite a few problems by trial and error last night. However, I have no errors now but when I try to run my project in Eclipse, i get the following Android AVD Error message.....No compatible targets were found. Do you wish to add a new Android Virtual Device. I did a bit of reading on google and it says that it may be a problem because I installed Android SDK into my Program Files folder and not in the route of C:\ (problem due to the space between the words Program and File) Before I uninstall and reinstall Android SDK is there an alternative solution?

Ok bit of an update I think I have managed to get an AVD working. I am just not clear how I keep my BT app snyc'd with my Eclipse project..... gonna do some more digging

Try Eclipse >Window >>SDK and AVD Manager >>>

I am getting the folowing messages in the console.... [2012-01-21 15:19:03 - ProfitnDrive] Success! [2012-01-21 15:19:04 - ProfitnDrive] Starting activity com.profitndrive.BT_activity_root on device emulator-5554 Does this mean I can now crack on with developing APP in BT?

Fred I am newbie with little dev capabilities, have never used any of these applications before so apologies so saying... Try Eclipse >Window >>SDK and AVD Manager >>> Doesnt really help me buddy - I am happy to have a go at building environment, but I would be grateful for a little more info. Basically I have an Emulator running (5554:DavesAVD) in Eclipse, I have manually updated my Project in Eclipse (following a few changes made in BT), I have refeshed my Project etc etc in Eclipse and get the following in console panel:- [2012-01-21 15:39:39 - ProfitnDrive] ------------------------------ [2012-01-21 15:39:39 - ProfitnDrive] Android Launch! [2012-01-21 15:39:39 - ProfitnDrive] adb is running normally. [2012-01-21 15:39:39 - ProfitnDrive] Performing com.profitndrive.BT_activity_root activity launch [2012-01-21 15:39:39 - ProfitnDrive] Automatic Target Mode: using existing emulator 'emulator-5554' running compatible AVD 'DavesAVD' [2012-01-21 15:39:39 - ProfitnDrive] Uploading ProfitnDrive.apk onto device 'emulator-5554' [2012-01-21 15:40:29 - ProfitnDrive] Installing ProfitnDrive.apk... [2012-01-21 15:41:08 - ProfitnDrive] Success! [2012-01-21 15:41:09 - ProfitnDrive] Starting activity com.profitndrive.BT_activity_root on device emulator-5554 I have no idea if this means that the AVD should reflect my changes but the AVD is still showing as a blank Android screen.

Still nothing for me.

OMG ...... after all this effort I get the following [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] ------------------------------ [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Android Launch! [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] adb is running normally. [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Performing com.profitndrive.BT_activity_root activity launch [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Automatic Target Mode: launching new emulator with compatible AVD 'DavesAVD' [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Launching a new emulator with Virtual Device 'DavesAVD' [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - Emulator] emulator: WARNING: Unable to create sensors port: Unknown error [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - ProfitnDrive] New emulator found: emulator-5554 [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - ProfitnDrive] Waiting for HOME ('android.process.acore') to be launched... [2012-01-21 16:10:49 - ProfitnDrive] HOME is up on device 'emulator-5554' [2012-01-21 16:10:49 - ProfitnDrive] Uploading ProfitnDrive.apk onto device 'emulator-5554' [2012-01-21 16:11:07 - ProfitnDrive] Installing ProfitnDrive.apk... [2012-01-21 16:11:37 - ProfitnDrive] Installation error: INSTALL_FAILED_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE [2012-01-21 16:11:37 - ProfitnDrive] Please check logcat output for more details. [2012-01-21 16:11:38 - ProfitnDrive] Launch canceled! Not Sure why its saying Insufficient Storage and am stumped - HELP PLEASE FROM ANYONE

Am rapidly losing the will to live... [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] ------------------------------ [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Android Launch! [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] adb is running normally. [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Performing com.profitndrive.BT_activity_root activity launch [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Automatic Target Mode: launching new emulator with compatible AVD 'DavesAVD' [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Launching a new emulator with Virtual Device 'DavesAVD' [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - Emulator] emulator: WARNING: Unable to create sensors port: Unknown error [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - ProfitnDrive] New emulator found: emulator-5554 [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - ProfitnDrive] Waiting for HOME ('android.process.acore') to be launched... [2012-01-21 16:10:49 - ProfitnDrive] HOME is up on device 'emulator-5554' [2012-01-21 16:10:49 - ProfitnDrive] Uploading ProfitnDrive.apk onto device 'emulator-5554' [2012-01-21 16:11:07 - ProfitnDrive] Installing ProfitnDrive.apk... [2012-01-21 16:11:37 - ProfitnDrive] Installation error: INSTALL_FAILED_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE [2012-01-21 16:11:37 - ProfitnDrive] Please check logcat output for more details. [2012-01-21 16:11:38 - ProfitnDrive] Launch canceled! No idea why its saying INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE - any ideas from anyone PLEASE

Hi @dkeds66, I'd first try rebooting...perhaps there is a memory leak somewhere that is taking up space dedicated to your AVD...no idea though. Sometimes your virtual device will take a long, long, long time to come up, only to fail to load your app. That's all on Eclipse and Android SDK...nothing to do with buzztouch. I just shut down Eclipse and try again. I find that things tend to load better and faster with a smaller (like 20MB) SD card defined in the emulator. Mark

@laa23, What step are you at? Still can't get Eclipse to start? Totally agree that setting up this environment is a major pain. You are not required to use Eclipse as your dev environment...so, if you can find another one that runs the Android SDK, you're more then welcome to go that route. But most people use Eclipse. Mark

No Everything starts as I think it should. I have imported my project into Eclipse and there are no errors. When I press the run button I get the following [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] ------------------------------ [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Android Launch! [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] adb is running normally. [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Performing com.profitndrive.BT_activity_root activity launch [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Automatic Target Mode: launching new emulator with compatible AVD 'DavesAVD' [2012-01-21 16:09:28 - ProfitnDrive] Launching a new emulator with Virtual Device 'DavesAVD' [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - Emulator] emulator: WARNING: Unable to create sensors port: Unknown error [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - ProfitnDrive] New emulator found: emulator-5554 [2012-01-21 16:09:42 - ProfitnDrive] Waiting for HOME ('android.process.acore') to be launched... [2012-01-21 16:10:49 - ProfitnDrive] HOME is up on device 'emulator-5554' [2012-01-21 16:10:49 - ProfitnDrive] Uploading ProfitnDrive.apk onto device 'emulator-5554' [2012-01-21 16:11:07 - ProfitnDrive] Installing ProfitnDrive.apk... [2012-01-21 16:11:37 - ProfitnDrive] Installation error: INSTALL_FAILED_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE [2012-01-21 16:11:37 - ProfitnDrive] Please check logcat output for more details. [2012-01-21 16:11:38 - ProfitnDrive] Launch canceled! I have watched Davids basic iOS video tutorial on utube (for V1.5 iOS) and it all looks so much easier in Xcode - I assume I am supposed to see a pretend device on screen which shows my app as I build it in BT and refresh? (like iOS)

Go to Eclipse >Window >>SDK and AVD Manager And tell me what avd you seen

This looks like it will fix your problem : http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4709137/solution-android-install-failed-insufficient-storage-error