i'm a Windows user who wanted to try writing programs for my Android phone. to do this, i have set up an Android develop environment, i.e. a few programs that allow us to write programs for Android devices. this article shows the steps.

my system environment is (/~s are):

  • Window7 ultimate, both x86 and x64.
  • Android, both 2.3 and 4

the tools (i.e. programs) needed, in order of installation:

note: all these tools ought to be installed on the same partition. preferably C.

  1. JDK
    installed by running an installation package in windows.
  2. eclipse
    i used "Eclipse IDE for Java Developers". installed by extracting the zip file. (i.e. green installation)
  3. Android SDK
    installed by running an installation package in windows.
    prerequisite: JDK
  4. Android SDK platforms and packages
    installed by using the "SDK Manager.exe". there are alternative methods that allow offline installation.
  5. the eclipse plugin: ADT
    installed by using eclipse's built-in software plugin installer. there are alternative methods that allow offline installation.
  6. perhaps the ADB USB driver for your device.
    get a hint on that on the OEM USB Drivers page of the official Android developers website. it's really just the driver for "USB debugging", as seen on: http://thedroidnation.com/wp-content/uploads/USB-Debugging1.png

and now you're off to Hello World!