[android-beginners] how to create dynamic views

2009-05-19 Thread Makrand
Hello i am creating one quiz application, for question page i have created one view by using Linear layout in that i have added four TextAreas, first TextArea for question and reaming three are for answer cell. so now, when user select the answer cell i want to show next question screen for that

[android-beginners] SQLite + Cursor + getDate()

2009-05-19 Thread Markus
Hello, I start to developed a SQLite based Android application. So I insert some test data so see how android and sqlite work. But when I get the data from the Cursor Object, there is not getter for a Date or Timestamp field. The only way is to get String and parse this with SimpleDateFormat,

[android-beginners] How to determine if application is running on the emulator?

2009-05-19 Thread Sean Hodges
Hey all, I'm working on an application which requires a Wifi service. To ensure it does not start attempting to resolve addresses over the cell network, the app automatically starts the Wifi service when it is not available, and determines that connection has been established by polling for an

[android-beginners] Re: HTC Magic - Can't install driver on development PCs

2009-05-19 Thread John Burton
On May 19, 3:28 am, Raphael r...@android.com wrote: b) Use regedit to find the string vid_0bb4pid_0c02 in keys or values. If you find in a value, delete the whole registry folder. Repeat till you find none. Then do step (a). That sounds like it should work, thank you for the replies. I tried

[android-beginners] Re: I'm not able to receive more than two GPS position. The application hangs.

2009-05-19 Thread Pablo
Curiously I have tried your code and I get the same problem as you. It only works for the first two GPS data that i send. The code seems to be ok as it is the same as the tutorial on devx.com page... I have no clue about what's happening. Thanks, Pablo On May 14, 12:25 pm, Pablo

[android-beginners] Re: HTC Magic - Can't install driver on development PCs

2009-05-19 Thread Nicholas Radford
This has worked for me, full elaboration of steps for Johns sake and anyone who happens across this post. i) Plugin phone ii) Uninstall any drivers that mention HTC Android USB Device iii) Unplug phone and restart (I restarted into safe mode, but it turned out to be unneccisary)

[android-beginners] Re: HTC Magic - Can't install driver on development PCs

2009-05-19 Thread Nicholas Radford
Oh and thank you Rapheal, Your help has been much appreciated. Thanks for your hard work in figuring this out. On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM, Nicholas Radford nikradf...@googlemail.com wrote: This has worked for me, full elaboration of steps for Johns sake and anyone who happens across

[android-beginners] Re: [android-beginners]'system.out.println' dumpage

2009-05-19 Thread Rafa Perfeito
Thank you all. But...where is that log file? 'cause in cant find it anywhere... On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM, fadden fad...@android.com wrote: On May 18, 10:35 am, Raphael r...@android.com wrote: On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 10:17 AM, Rafa Perfeito rafa.perfe...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a

[android-beginners] Re: SQLite + Cursor + getDate()

2009-05-19 Thread n5r11
There is another way.. and read/write date as milliseconds from/to the database. Here are the methods to work with that value: Date date = new Date(); //or new Date(long millis); date.setTime(millis); //for now, use: System.currentTimeMillis() int millis = date.getTime(); DateFormat df =

[android-beginners] browser application..

2009-05-19 Thread vineeth Desai
Hi All, I have got some working knowledge on android platfotm. I am able to develop some game applications. Now I have a task to write a browser for my site. It should be like android market website. So that I can put my own games on that site. User can access the games through my site on

[android-beginners] Re: browser application..

2009-05-19 Thread Sean Hodges
How about you put the games on a website? You get the flexibility of using regular HTML/CSS for designing the site, and people will be able to access it from the Web browser on either their phones or their computers. I guess if you really want to build a client app for this, you could do so

[android-beginners] findViewById returns NULL (RadioButton/RadioGroup)

2009-05-19 Thread Vignesh
Hi, I am throwing up a dialog on a Buttonpress in my application. This dialog sets the content from an xml layout and the layout has three radio buttons within a radiogroup and then two buttons (Ok/Cancel). My intent is to know the radiobutton choosen by the user at the time of pressing Ok.

[android-beginners] Re: findViewById returns NULL (RadioButton/RadioGroup)

2009-05-19 Thread Sean Hodges
Hello Vignesh, onCreateDialog() is invoked before the dialog is populated, so the RadioGroup widget has not yet been created. You probably want to override onPrepareDialog(). See these sections in the API: http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Activity.html#onCreateDialog%28int%29

[android-beginners] Re: Java Swing/AWT class on Android

2009-05-19 Thread Vaidya
Thanks.. Is it possible to integrate the Android package in Java, so that the application I write for Android can be used on Ubuntu also? Can I optimize the JVM accordingly? Regards, Vaidya On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 10:26 PM, Romain Guy romain...@google.com wrote: Swing requires a lot of native

[android-beginners] Re: Problem with tutorials.

2009-05-19 Thread Gabriel A. Zorrilla
Now i'm working on Linux and after having the same initial problems with W7, managed to correct them by updating ADT and fixing some routes. I'm too lazy to do this on W7, but should work. On 18 mayo, 09:04, Michael Dorin bsddo...@gmail.com wrote: Hola Gabriel, I was/am having the same

[android-beginners] Re: HTC Magic - Can't install driver on development PCs

2009-05-19 Thread John Burton
On May 19, 11:37 am, Nicholas Radford nikradf...@googlemail.com wrote:          Note: if regedit doesn't allow you to delete a key (folder) then right click it, go to permissions                   and give everyone full control, apply and ok, then delete the key (folder) It won't let me

[android-beginners] Re: HTC Magic - Can't install driver on development PCs

2009-05-19 Thread Nicholas Radford
Tried in safe mode as well? On May 19, 2009 6:55 PM, John Burton john.bur...@jbmail.com wrote: On May 19, 11:37 am, Nicholas Radford nikradf...@googlemail.com wrote: Note: if regedit doesn't allow you to delete a key (folder) then right click it, go to ... It won't let me delete

[android-beginners] Re: [android-beginners]'system.out.println' dumpage

2009-05-19 Thread Rafa Perfeito
Nevermind...found the debugger...already using it.. Thanks for the help On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Rafa Perfeito rafa.perfe...@gmail.comwrote: Thank you all. But...where is that log file? 'cause in cant find it anywhere... On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM, fadden fad...@android.com

[android-beginners] Re: Where is source code for Dev Tools?

2009-05-19 Thread sync prod
Test On May 18, 2009 1:57 PM, Raphael r...@android.com wrote: On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Lewis Z. lzh...@gmail.com wrote: Could someone please tell ... iirc it's apps/Development in development.git

[android-beginners] More about Conversion to Dalvik format failed with error 1

2009-05-19 Thread Dahai Guo
I am new to Android. To create and run the HelloWorld project, I installed Eclipse 3.4, Android SDK, and ADT. Right after the project was created, I got two error messages: no classfiles specified and Conversion to Dalvik format failed with error 1. Then I tried to build and run the project.

[android-beginners] Using the kernel with the emulator

2009-05-19 Thread asim
Hi, I have a simple query. Is the emulator included with the SDK only for applications? I was wondering if one can make changes to the kernel and observe the changes in the kernel. This is for educational purposes. Regards, Asim --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

[android-beginners] Cupcake (1.5) and Maps

2009-05-19 Thread Lil' Brudder
I am having a major issue migrating my map-based application from Android 1.1 to 1.5. Ever other android app I have -- the do not use the maps -- has been upgraded. Does any have a simple tutorial, tip, or blog post about getting maps to work with 1.5. Thanks Ted

[android-beginners] Re: Missing setListAdapter() Method?

2009-05-19 Thread uttampawar
setListAdapter comes from android.app.ListActivity I've tried that example and it works for me. void android.app.ListActivity.setListAdapter(ListAdapter adapter) Utta On May 17, 11:54 am, TJO timothyod...@gmail.com wrote: I am working through the Notepad tutorial and notice that my project

[android-beginners] getting device offline when trying to debug on my phone

2009-05-19 Thread LeonMcD
My app runs on the emulator. I've installed the adb usb drivers and I can see my phone using adb devices but the status is offline. I cannot adb install my app and the emulator will not try to use my phone. I've enable unknown sources and turned on usb debugging. Any ideas what is wrong?

[android-beginners] Problem with TimerTask

2009-05-19 Thread Jocelyn Pelletier
Hi, I'm trying to do a really simple thing: 1. The user click on the button - show a pressed button image 2. Wait 2 seconds 3. Restore the button image Here is my actual code: private OnTouchListener onTouchClickListener = new OnTouchListener() { @Override public

[android-beginners] Dynamically change ListView doesn't work

2009-05-19 Thread Krzysztof Grajek
Hello Guys, I should write in the title instead of 'doesn't work' something like 'I don't know how to do it' but the first version feels better :). What I am trying to do is the following: 1. Download the xml from the web, parse it and create ArrayList of some objects (done and working) 2.

[android-beginners] Listview with multiple coulmns

2009-05-19 Thread uttampawar
Hi, I'm completely new to the android development or mobile programming for that matter. I do not have any gui building experience. I did try 'HelloAndroid' example and understand the directory layout very well. But I'm not able to get the following to work... I'm trying to build one

[android-beginners] Use PreferenceCategory in a normal Activity?

2009-05-19 Thread twan
Hello, I was wondering how one would create a view like available on the Market application. I mean the screen that displays the Program name (which stays always at the top of the screen, even when you scroll) and the Install button at the bottom. The middle section is a collection of controls

[android-beginners] Re: How to use onCreateOptionsMenu,onOptionsItemSelectedonPrepareOptionsMenu?

2009-05-19 Thread Nils
It seems to be impossible to show checkmarks in the optionsmenu. If that is the case, then I have to change the menu item text dynamically to reflect the current state, right? Comments, please! On 2 Apr, 07:00, zhoubo shi zhoubo@gmail.com wrote: please, say error message! 2009/4/2 Glen

[android-beginners] Re: Spinner hint

2009-05-19 Thread Pieter Kuijpers
I asked the same question on StackOverflow recently: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/867518/how-to-make-an-android-spinner-with-initial-text-select-one Regards, Pieter. On 17 mei, 21:29, krzysiek krzysiek.bieli...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I want do have spinner with initially selected

[android-beginners] Re: browser application..

2009-05-19 Thread Kasmoori Bindu
Hi Vineeth, I found that source code for every application exists at http://www.netmite.com/android/mydroid/packages/apps/ Hope this is helpful. Best Regards, Bindu On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 6:36 PM, vineeth Desai vineeth.desa...@gmail.comwrote: Hi All, I have got some working knowledge on

[android-beginners] Multiple buttons with the same onclick listener

2009-05-19 Thread GMaker0507
In my app, i have around 4 different layouts, and on them i have a total of like 10 different buttons, and maybe more to come in the future I want them to all have the same onclicklistener, which is a single instance class i created, that would basically do whatever was needed depenindg on the

[android-beginners] Re: To Do List Example Crashed Eclipse

2009-05-19 Thread dylander...@gmail.com
I think what you need to try is plugging in your G1 and setting Android target to MANUAL and running the APK on your G1. Try that. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Android Beginners group. To post to

[android-beginners] Errors on Hello Android

2009-05-19 Thread AISFox
I completely new at this and have had errors that I dont understand. Up to the part of compile I receive these errors: [2009-05-18 19:43:55 - helloandroid] no classfiles specified [2009-05-18 19:43:55 - helloandroid] Conversion to Dalvik format failed with error 1 When I try and run it I get the

[android-beginners] Re: Problem with TimerTask

2009-05-19 Thread Jocelyn Pelletier
Hi, I answered myself: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2007/11/stitch-in-time.html I'll use the Handler instead. a+ On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 5:51 PM, Jocelyn Pelletier gratt...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, I'm trying to do a really simple thing: 1. The user click on the button - show a

[android-beginners] How selective are the Android Marketplace police in allowing our apps to be published?

2009-05-19 Thread Amir Memon
Hi, I have a fairly simple iphone app (2 quizzes with a global high score functionality), and would like to port it over to android. I'm selling it for $1 on the iphone app store, i'd do the same on android mktplc... my only question is how high do the android marketplace admins set the quality

[android-beginners] Android Silicon Valley MeetUp Ju ne 16th – Hosted by Motodev

2009-05-19 Thread DroidDevMgr
Join us to discuss and encourage innovation on the Android platform. Get the opportunity to explore how Android can be harnessed to build new, enjoyable, and useful applications by exploiting the platform's openness. Anyone from the curious to hardcore developers are welcome to participate. This

[android-beginners] Re: Moving files to phone

2009-05-19 Thread jknox
Finally... I hate to keep following up my own posts, but maybe it will save someone else a bunch of hassle. For me the secret turns out to be the following (using ADB): The data files for the app are stored in /data/data/app name/ files. However, to push new files into there, you must first

[android-beginners] Re: I'm not able to receive more than two GPS position. The application hangs.

2009-05-19 Thread Mike
I suspect you need to update the Toast (which is a UI widget) on the UI thread. You do this by creating a Handler and posting a Runnable with the code you are using to update the Toast. If you don't, you run the risk of deadlock. - Mike On May 7, 2:52 pm, Patricio Echague patric...@gmail.com

[android-beginners] Synopsis of SearchManager

2009-05-19 Thread jtaylor
Would anyone like to give me a Synopsis of SearchManager? Of the page below? SearchManager http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/SearchManager.html + Juan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[android-beginners] Android Silicon Valley MeetUp Ju ne 16th – Hosted by Motodev

2009-05-19 Thread DroidDevMgr
Join us to discuss and encourage innovation on the Android platform. Get the opportunity to explore how Android can be harnessed to build new, enjoyable, and useful applications by exploiting the platform's openness. Anyone from the curious to hardcore developers are welcome to participate. This

[android-beginners] Re: How selective are the Android Marketplace police in allowing our apps to be published?

2009-05-19 Thread Disconnect
There is no filter other than the terms of service (fairly standard, except you can't gather money outside the market, or charge for updates. Give them a read though..) On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 5:51 PM, Amir Memon ahme...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I have a fairly simple iphone app (2 quizzes with

[android-beginners] How to solve G1/HTC Magic not recognized by ADB under Windows

2009-05-19 Thread Raphael
If you don't use Windows or adb has no problem with your device, please skip this. If your G1 or HTC Magic is not properly recognized by ADB under Windows, please read this. The bottom line: Please make sure to enable Home Settings Applications Development USB debugging on your G1 or HTC

[android-beginners] How to install my application on a device with NFS mount?

2009-05-19 Thread Lewis Z.
I was able to boot a device through NFS mount. I thought I could run my application if I copied it to /data/app. Even though I saw my application in shell, I couldn't find it in the application window. What steps did I miss? Thanks in advance.

[android-beginners] Re: HTC Magic - Can't install driver on development PCs

2009-05-19 Thread John Burton
On vista you don't seem to be able to delete the keys at all. In the end I ran the device manager, clicked View / Show Hidden Devices and then deleted anything that looked like it was related to the phone in any way. When I plugged my phone back in it worked correctly. (Although I had also

[android-beginners] How to start android emulator in landscape mode?

2009-05-19 Thread lucius
I find this thread about switching to landscape mode: http://groups.google.com/group/android-beginners/browse_thread/thread/197be6ee6e7485af But how can I start in landscape mode without switching it from portrait? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

[android-beginners] Re: Notification without firing any Intent

2009-05-19 Thread Kent Yip
Hi Tessarolli, You can take a look at here for different kind of notifications you can choose from: http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/notifiers/index.html You can click on the one of those notification for example code. Hope that help On May 11, 2009 10:41 AM, Tessarolli

[android-beginners] Re: How to start android emulator in landscape mode?

2009-05-19 Thread Raphael
Create an AVD with landscape skin. $ android create avd --name somename --skin HVGA-L (or use the AVD Manager in Eclise ADT 0.9.1) If you omit the parameter, --skin will display the valid choices. R/ On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM, lucius lucius.fo...@gmail.com wrote: I find this thread

[android-beginners] Re: Where is source code for Dev Tools?

2009-05-19 Thread Raphael
On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Lewis Z. lzh...@gmail.com wrote: Raphael, thanks for the link. Quickly browsing through the code, I didn't see code for Sync and Terminal Emulator tools. Are these tools deprecated? Sorry I don't know. Do the same than I did: download the git repos and grep

[android-beginners] Re: findViewById returns NULL (RadioButton/RadioGroup)

2009-05-19 Thread Vignesh
Sean, Thanks for your email. The layout contains a radiogroup with 3 radiobuttons and a button(okButton). I have a onclicklistener for the button and when onClickListener is triggered, I try to do findViewById(). Isn't the dialog still not available?. Meanwhile, I shall try accesssing them

[android-beginners] Re: findViewById returns NULL (RadioButton/RadioGroup)

2009-05-19 Thread Vignesh
As feared, even in onPrepareDialog(...), findViewById returns NULL. :( Request help. -vignesh On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 8:12 AM, Vignesh vignesh.kart...@gmail.com wrote: Sean, Thanks for your email. The layout contains a radiogroup with 3 radiobuttons and a button(okButton). I have a

[android-beginners] Re: findViewById returns NULL (RadioButton/RadioGroup)

2009-05-19 Thread Vignesh
Sean, dialog.findViewById got it working. Thank you for your time. protected Dialog onCreateDialog(int id) { Dialog d = new Dialog(screen1.this); // On the new dialog, I set the above layout d.setContentView(R.layout.when_options); // finding the button with id ok_when