Configure Genero Mobile for Android

The Android configuration allows you to run a program from Genero Studio and display it to your Android™ physical or virtual device.

Requirements

  • Java SDK. (Installed as part of Install and configure Java SDK and Android SDK)

  • Android SDK. (Installed as part of Install and configure Java SDK and Android SDK)

  • Either
    • An Android emulator (Android Virtual Device) (Created as part of Display to an Android virtual device)
    • An Android mobile device that runs a minimum of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and is connected to the development machine via USB.
  • Genero Mobile, which includes:
    • Genero Mobile for Android (GMA).
    • Genero Studio (launched when launching Genero Mobile) configured to communicate with the device or emulator.
      Note: Genero Studio included with the Genero Mobile bundle is customized for mobile app development.
  • You need an internet connection the first time you build an Android package. During this first build, an automated process will download and install Gradle with all necessary extensions into a directory in your user directory. Gradle is a project automation tool, find out more about Gradle at http://www.gradle.org.