Android – Arun’s blog https://arunns.net Arun's blog Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:08:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Install *.apk to android phone https://arunns.net/install-apk-to-android-phone/ https://arunns.net/install-apk-to-android-phone/#respond Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:54:47 +0000 http://arunnsblog.com/?p=363 It was disappointing that the android devices selling in most of the gulf countries doesnt have market place installed 🙁 – One of the core and major feature of androis is missing.

Anyway the softwares available in Android Package file (apk) can be installed by downloading it to the pc using adb

eg: to install slide me market place, an alternative for google market place.
download the latest apk from http://slideme.org/.
$ ./adb install ~/sam2.apk
1686 KB/s (506724 bytes in 0.293s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/sam2.apk
Success

./arun

]]> https://arunns.net/install-apk-to-android-phone/feed/ 0 Hotspot Android – Donut 1.6 https://arunns.net/browse-internet-from-mac-with-android/ https://arunns.net/browse-internet-from-mac-with-android/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:17:34 +0000 http://arunnsblog.com/blog/?p=48 Finally, I’ve successfully enabled web browsing over a 3G connection on Android (version 1.6, codenamed Donut). Achieving this required a series of steps:

  1. Gain root access on your device.
  2. Install the android-wifi-tether application, which can be found at http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/.
  3. Configure the application to work with either Bluetooth or wireless connections.
  4. Upon configuration, you’ll see the hotspot’s SSID, allowing you to connect to it and access the internet on your other devices.

Please note that if you’re using a kernel without the netfilter module, you may encounter issues with NAT (Network Address Translation), causing DNS to function but HTTP/HTTPS to fail. To overcome this, you can follow these additional steps:

  1. Install the Proxoid application.
  2. Configure Proxoid as a proxy on your devices, enabling you to start browsing seamlessly.

By following these steps, you can make web browsing on your Android device through a 3G connection a reality.

]]> https://arunns.net/browse-internet-from-mac-with-android/feed/ 0 Working with Android SDK on MAC OS X https://arunns.net/work-with-android-sdk-in-mac-os-x/ https://arunns.net/work-with-android-sdk-in-mac-os-x/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:51:41 +0000 http://arunnsblog.com/blog/?p=12 At the time of writing, there are no easy way to install application on Android.

We’ve put together a simple guide to help you get started. So, let’s dive right in!

1. Install Eclipse: The first thing you’ll need is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). For the best experience, we recommend opting for either the Java version or the RCP (Rich Client Platform) version of Eclipse.

2. Download Android SDK: The Android Software Development Kit (SDK) is a must-have toolkit for Android app development.

3. Create a .bash_profile: If you don’t already have a .bash_profile in your home directory, create one. This file will be used to configure important environment variables, which are essential for a smooth development experience.

4. Start Eclipse: Launch Eclipse and head over to the menu. You’ll want to navigate to Help > Software Updates > Add Site.

5. Enter the URL: In the dialog that pops up, enter the following URL: https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/. After inputting the URL, click the “Finish” button.

6. Install Developer Tools: With the site added, you can now see the Developer tools listed. Select and install the Developer tools from this window.

7. Restart Eclipse: Once the installation is complete, it’s important to restart Eclipse. This ensures that all the configurations and changes are properly applied.

8. Connect Your Phone: Finally, connect your Android phone to your computer. With everything set up, you’re now ready to test your Android applications directly on your device.

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I initially attempted to use the BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) APN (Access Point Name) details, but it proved to be a futile effort. Officially, no provider was willing to support Android phones for internet connectivity.

However,  I managed to get the internet up and running on my HTC G1 by manually inputting the APN details for my Airtel connection.

Here’s what I did:

APN Configuration Details for Airtel:

  • Name: Airtel (This can be any name you prefer)
  • APN: airtelgprs.com
  • Proxy: 202.56.231.117
  • Port: 8080
  • Username: <Not Set>
  • Password: <Not Set>
  • Server: <Not Set>
  • MMSC: <Not Set>
  • MMS Proxy: <Not Set>
  • MMS Port: <Not Set>
  • MCC: 404
  • MNC: 95
  • APN Type: <Not Set>

Manually configuring these settings allowed to successfully connect the HTC G1 to the internet via the Airtel connection.

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