Android Programming Tutorials

How To Get Started

Figure 78. Android keyguard

Set Up the Device.....................................................................................

You do not need an Android device to get started in Android application

development. Having one is a good idea before you try to ship an

application (e.g., upload it to the Android Market). And, perhaps you

already have a device – maybe that is what is spurring your interest in

developing for Android.

The first step to make your device ready for use with development is to go

into the Settings application on the device. From there, choose

Applications, then Development. That should give you a set of checkboxes

of development-related options to consider:

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