Tiago Duarte

So I decided to create and record my first Android app. Obviously I got into many stuck situations that I will detail below. SETUP WORKSPACE The best way to start is opening Android Tutorial page. It will basically tell you to set up the following requirements: - Install the SDK - Install Eclipse and ADT plugin - Install Java SDK ( JDK ) with the same CPU level as the SDK (32 bit or 64 bit) The next stage is running Android SDK and downloading and installing all the appropriate packages. This is a very important step and I advise doing it a few times by closing and reopening the application because it will often get more and more updates which are required in order to make apps compile correctly. Furthermore, I will recommend installing these right away: - Tools: Android SDK Tools, Android Platform Tools and Android Build Tools - Android 4.4 (API 19) with SDK Platform and ARM EABI v7a System Image - Extras: Android Support Library and Google USB Driver APP CONFI...

Problem: HTC Magic mobile phone has outdated firmware Marketplace apps issues under 1.5 version Latest update from HTC is 3.05.401.3 with still plain old 1.5 Solution: 3 Step Firmware Upgrade. 2 first steps required only the first time we do this on a new phone. For 32A Magic with 6.35.x radio. Expected results: Rooted (OFF) phone with latest boot and recovery images, CyanogenMod ROM 6 (CM6) and android 2.2.1 firmware with market browser access and far more apps compatible. 1) "root", or unblock firmware deployment with custom boot firmware by starting the phone with "back" + "power" buttons, we see the fastboot version page SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON H --> needs to show "OFF" HBOOT-1.76.0089 (SAPP10000) --> needs to show "1.76.2007" CPLD-12 RADIO-6.35.08.29 --> needs to show "3.22.20.17" (step 2) Dec 8 2009, 17:38:48 a) install latest available package from http://www.htc.com/pt/help/htc-mag...