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January 15, 2011
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INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK

  • January 15, 2011
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Greetings All,

I've been getting excited about developing android apps in flash.  I installed the latest Android SDK and AIR 2.5 no problem.  I created a quick app and ran it on a version 2.2 emulator - all good.  When I try to install the APK on my Samsung Captivate running Eclair 2.1, I get a "Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]" message.  Something tells me that this is because AIR is targeting a minimum of 2.2 froyo and my device is running 2.1.

  • Is that a correct assumption?
  • Is there a way to target eclair(2.1) instead?

P.S.  I can't seen to find the AIR runtime on the marketplace for Android 2.1 either. Do I need this package to install APK's generated using AIR 2.5?

Any help greatly appreciated!

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Q. Is that a correct assumption?

A. Yes.

Q. Is there a way to target eclair(2.1) instead?

A. No, Froyo is the minimum required version for AIR Android.

Q. I can't seen to find the AIR runtime on the marketplace for Android 2.1  either. Do I need this package to install APK's generated using AIR 2.5?

A. Runtime won't be visible on devices with OS version < 2.2 (Froyo) and that is needed to run these applications.

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Ian Mule
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March 17, 2011

I am really excited about developing interactive eBooks for the nook Color once their app store gets going. I have a question, though. The nook Color runs Android 2.1. Yet, there is a license (I read it!) on the device saying that it is running Adobe Air right now. (I presume this is akin to the beta version of Air 2.5 that ran on Android 2.1.)

My question is this: if I begin developing Children's books in the Air 2.5 runtime, when B&N opens their market up, will the Adobe Air on the nook Color run my Air eBook apps? I guess, I am asking if the Air licensed to B&N and preinstalled on the nook Color is 2.5 or at least eventually compatible with 2.5.

Thanks for any info you can provide.

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Anonymous
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January 17, 2011

Q. Is that a correct assumption?

A. Yes.

Q. Is there a way to target eclair(2.1) instead?

A. No, Froyo is the minimum required version for AIR Android.

Q. I can't seen to find the AIR runtime on the marketplace for Android 2.1  either. Do I need this package to install APK's generated using AIR 2.5?

A. Runtime won't be visible on devices with OS version < 2.2 (Froyo) and that is needed to run these applications.

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LoadingForeverAuthor
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January 17, 2011

Thank you very much

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