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How to run Android app generated from Unity?

Discussion in 'iOS and tvOS' started by aerende, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. aerende

    aerende

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    How do I run a Unity generated game for Android on an Android phone? I've used Unity 3 with the Android plugin to compile my game for Android. I've connected my Android phone to my Mac and I can copy the Android .apk file to my Android phone.

    Is there a certain directory on the Android phone that I should copy the .apk file to so that it will show up on my Android phone and I can run the .apk file from my Android phone?
     
    aerende, Aug 11, 2010
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  2. aerende

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    OK I got it working:

    1) On the Nexus One enable USB Debugging in Settings->Applications->Development

    2) On the Mac to install the app on the Nexus One, run in a terminal window:

    adb install <Unity_game_name>.apk

    Use the full path to the file "<Unity_game_name>.apk"
     
    aerende, Aug 12, 2010
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  3. ciaravoh

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    Hello
    You'll probably find more help in a topic with the name != "iPhone Development" ;-)
     
    ciaravoh, Aug 12, 2010
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  4. aerende

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    @ciaravoh:

    True, unfortunately there isn't an Android forum at the moment. Do you have any suggestions of where to post Android questions?
     
    aerende, Aug 12, 2010
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  5. Dreamora

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    Support in this case as it should be documented if not, I would file a documentation bug report.

    for coding stuff Scripting would be the place as it covers all platforms, not a specific one
     
    Dreamora, Aug 12, 2010
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  6. dsthilaire

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    I think that
    Code (csharp):
    1. adb -d install <yourapp.apk>
    is better since this should always work. ;)
     
    dsthilaire, Aug 16, 2010
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  7. lesfundi

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    how do you all get on the beta list of the android version.
    I am very much interested to convert my app to android too :)
     
    lesfundi, Aug 17, 2010
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  8. Dreamora

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    buy unity android pro I would guess
     
    Dreamora, Aug 17, 2010
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  9. Dan Fury

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    You do not need ADB commands to install it, just copy the apk file to your SD Card, download Astro manager, select the file and install.
     
    Dan Fury, Aug 17, 2010
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  10. flim

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    I have successfully installed the Android SDK. I downloaded the Roll-a-Ball example and build successfully, however my HTC Magic can't install the application.

    Is Android 1.5 not support?
     
    flim, Aug 17, 2010
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  11. Dan Fury

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    No, you need a 2.0 device.
     
    Dan Fury, Aug 17, 2010
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  12. flim

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    Oh..I need to wait the Nexus One arrive..

    the Roll-a-ball.apk is 5.77MB, is it a bit big or because Unity 3 is sill beta?
     
    flim, Aug 17, 2010
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  13. Dan Fury

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    All tests I made where over 6MB, but I always chose armV7 for OpenGL ES 2.
    At least everything is movable to SD Card on Froyo.
     
    Dan Fury, Aug 17, 2010
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