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Easy way to install apk files using Android SDK for Mac

Jeff — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:35:53 +0000

Let’s create a simple Automator app to make installing apk files a little easier.

Download the Android SDK for Mac and extract to Android folder in your home directory.
Launch Automator and create a new application.
Add action “Run Shell Script” with sh shell.
Paste this command: ~/Android/android-sdk-mac/tools/adb install -r “$1″
Add another two actions shown below if you want a feedback from the script.
Save application to the Applications folder.
Associate apk files with your new application.

Now you can install Android apps by double clicking on apk files.

How to emulate a tablet in Android SDK 2.2

Jeff — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:16:03 +0000

Latest SDK now allows developers to create and run virtual devices with tablet-size screen. Just create a new device and set size to 1024×600 or bigger.

Android Development with Eclipse

Jeff — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:06:08 +0000

If you are interested in writing Android apps, this tutorial is a great place to start:
http://www.vogella.de/articles/Android/article.html

More detailed guide about installing ADB/USB drivers in Windows:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/

On Mac, just add path to the SDK to file .bash_profile in your home folder. If you don’t have Path Finder or other file manager that shows hidden files, here is a small guide:

Extract SDK to your Documents folder, as example.
Open Terminal from Applications/Utilities.
In Terminal Type “ls -a” and see if there is a .bash_profile in your home folder.
If not, type: touch .bash_profile to create this file.
Now type open -e .bash_profile to open it in TextEdit.
Add the following line: export PATH=${PATH}:~/Documents/android-sdk-mac/tools