Running on a Device

In this section, you will set up your system, device, and application to get GeoQuiz running on your hardware device.

Connecting your device

First, plug the device into your system. If you are developing on a Mac, your system should recognize the device right away. On Windows, you may need to install the adb (Android Debug Bridge) driver. If Windows cannot find the adb driver, then download one from your device’s manufacturer’s website.

You can confirm that your device is recognized by opening the Devices view. The quickest way to the Devices view is to open the DDMS perspective by clicking the DDMS button at the top right corner of the Eclipse workbench. The Devices view should appear on the lefthand side of the workbench. ...

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