Installing the SDK

This page describes how to install the Android SDK and set up your development environment for the first time.

Preparing your Development Computer

Before getting started with the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android, please confirm that your development computer meets the system requirements.

Prerequisites

• Java Development Platfrom JDK
• Eclipse IDE 3.6.2+ (Helios)
• Google Android SDK 2.2 (API 8) or above
• Google ADT plugin for Eclipse
• Android powered phone, 2.2+

Note:

Prerequisite setup

In order to work with the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android you must first setup an Android SDK developer environment. Please refere to the Android Installing the SDK doc before attempting to install the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android.

Installing the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android Eclipse Plugin

ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android is a custom plugin for the Eclipse IDE designed to offer you a robust integrated environment to build ArcGIS Mapping applications for the Android platform.

• Download the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android update site
• Start Eclipse, then select Help > Install New Software....
• Click Add, in the top-right corner.
• In the Add Repository dialog that appears, enter "ArcGIS 4 Android Plugin" for the Name then click the Local button and navigate to the previously downloaded plugin
• Click OK
• In the Available Software dialog, open up the 'ArcGIS for Android' category to see the items available. If 'Group items by category' is unchecked you will see the available items listed.
• Select the checkbox next to ArcGIS for Android Core and click Next. Addtionally, select the checkbox next to 'ArcGIS for Android Doc and Samples' to include the Android Samples and integrated Help system.
• In the next window, you'll see a list of the tools to be downloaded. Click Next.
• Read and accept the license agreements, then click Finish.
• When the installation completes, restart Eclipse.

Next Steps

Once your ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android is successfullly installed, you are ready to begin developing ArcGIS applications. Here are a few ways you can get started:

• Work through the Hello World Map Application
• Learn about ArcGIS
• Explore the SDK integration features