diff --git a/docs/html/sdk/index.jd b/docs/html/sdk/index.jd index a64679532d7c7..cdbed81315481 100644 --- a/docs/html/sdk/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/sdk/index.jd @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ page.title=Android SDK page.tags=download page.template=sdk header.hide=1 -page.metaDescription=Download the official Android SDK to develop apps for Android-powered devices. +page.metaDescription=Download the official Android developer tools to develop apps for Android-powered devices. sdk.version=23.0.2 @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ sdk.win_installer_checksum=7be4b9c230341e1fb57c0f84a8df3994 -
Before installing the Android SDK, you must agree to the following terms and conditions.
+Before installing the Android Studio or the standlone Android SDK, you must agree to the following terms and conditions.
The Android SDK provides the API libraries and developer tools necessary to build, test, - and debug apps for Android.
+and debug apps for Android. -Download the ADT Bundle to quickly start developing apps. It includes the essential Android -SDK components and a version of the Eclipse IDE with built-in ADT (Android Developer Tools) -to streamline your Android app development.
+Android Studio is the new official Android IDE, and with a single download includes everything +you need to begin developing Android apps:
- - -Choose the SDK package for your OS from the table below.
- - -With a single download, the Eclipse ADT bundle -includes everything you need to begin developing apps:
Choose the SDK package for your OS from the table below.
-To get the ADT Bundle or stand-alone SDK Tools, please visit the web site at developer.android.com/sdk/ +To get Android Studio or stand-alone SDK Tools, please visit the web site at developer.android.com/download/
Android Studio is the new official Android IDE. Click the button on this page to download +Android Studio. If you are still using Eclipse ADT, +consider migrating to Android Studio.
+
Android Studio is a new IDE powered by IntelliJ that provides new features and improvements - over ADT. It's currently in beta but will be the official Android IDE once it's ready.
+ over ADT. It is the official Android IDE.If you're a new Android developer, you should consider starting with Android Studio, because the ADT plugin for Eclipse is no longer in active development.
@@ -312,16 +308,12 @@ href="http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html">developer.android.com/sdk/ - -If you prefer to use an existing version of Eclipse or another IDE, -you can instead download the stand-alone Android SDK Tools:
- - +If you prefer to use another IDE or run the tools from the +command line or build scripts, you can instead download the stand-alone Android SDK Tools:
If you already have an IDE you want to use for Android app development, -setting up a new SDK requires that you download the SDK Tools, then +
If you want to use an IDE other than IntelliJ or run Android SDK tools from +the command line or build scripts, +setting up a new SDK requires that you download the Android SDK Tools, then select additional Android SDK packages to install (such as the Android platform -and system image). If you'll be using an existing version of Eclipse, then you can add -the ADT plugin to it.
+and system image). + + diff --git a/docs/html/sdk/installing/index.jd b/docs/html/sdk/installing/index.jd index 6a99952319df5..8eae230956fc8 100644 --- a/docs/html/sdk/installing/index.jd +++ b/docs/html/sdk/installing/index.jd @@ -25,52 +25,6 @@ p.paging-links { - -The Eclipse ADT Bundle provides everything you need to start developing apps, including -the Android SDK tools and a version of the Eclipse IDE with built-in ADT -(Android Developer Tools) to streamline your Android app development.
- -If you didn't download the Eclipse ADT bundle, go download the Eclipse ADT bundle now, or switch to the -Android Studio -install or stand-alone SDK Tools -install instructions.
- -To set up the ADT Bundle:
-Caution: Do not move any of the files or directories -from the {@code adt-bundle-<os_platform>} directory. If you move the {@code eclipse/} -or {@code sdk/} directory, ADT will not be able to locate the SDK and you'll -need to manually update the ADT preferences.
-Eclipse with ADT is now ready and loaded with the Android developer tools, but there are still -a couple packages you should add to make your Android SDK complete.
- - - - -If you didn't download Android Studio, go download Android Studio now, or switch to the -Eclipse ADT -install or stand-alone SDK Tools -install instructions.
+>download Android Studio now.Before you set up Android Studio, be sure you have installed @@ -160,8 +111,8 @@ the {@code sdk/} directory. For example:
To set up Android Studio on Linux:
You may want to add {@code android-studio/bin/} to your PATH environmental @@ -215,15 +166,15 @@ style="float:right;font-size:13px">To get started on Windows:
-Your download package is an executable file that starts an installer. The installer checks your machine - for required tools, such as the proper Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and installs it if necessary. - The installer then saves the Android SDK Tools into a default location (or you can specify the location).
+Your download package is an executable file that starts an installer. The installer checks your +machine for required tools, such as the proper Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and installs it if +necessary. The installer then saves the Android SDK Tools into a default location (or you can +specify the location).
To get started on Mac OSX:
Unpack the ZIP file you've downloaded. By default, it's unpacked
-into a directory named android-sdk-mac_x86. Move it to an appropriate location on your machine,
-such as a "Development" directory in your home directory.
android-sdk-mac_x86. Move it to an appropriate location on your
+machine, such as a "Development" directory in your home directory.
Make a note of the name and location of the SDK directory on your system—you will need to refer to the SDK directory later when using @@ -254,8 +205,8 @@ the SDK tools from the command line.
To get started on Linux:
Unpack the {@code .tgz} file you've downloaded. By default, the SDK files are unpacked
-into a directory named android-sdk-linux_x86. Move it to an appropriate location on your machine,
-such as a "Development" directory in your home directory.
android-sdk-linux_x86. Move it to an appropriate location on
+your machine, such as a "Development" directory in your home directory.
Make a note of the name and location of the SDK directory on your system—you will need to refer to the SDK directory later when using @@ -321,6 +272,52 @@ Continue: Adding SDK Packages
+ +The Eclipse ADT Bundle provides everything you need to start developing apps, including +the Android SDK tools and a version of the Eclipse IDE with built-in ADT +(Android Developer Tools) to streamline your Android app development.
+ +If you didn't download the Eclipse ADT bundle, go download the Eclipse ADT bundle now, or switch to the +Android Studio +install or stand-alone SDK Tools +install instructions.
+ +To set up the ADT Bundle:
+Caution: Do not move any of the files or directories +from the {@code adt-bundle-<os_platform>} directory. If you move the {@code eclipse/} +or {@code sdk/} directory, ADT will not be able to locate the SDK and you'll +need to manually update the ADT preferences.
+Eclipse with ADT is now ready and loaded with the Android developer tools, but there are still +a couple packages you should add to make your Android SDK complete.
+ + + + +If you haven't already, download -the Android SDK.
+the Android SDK bundle for Android Studio or the stand-alone SDK Tools. -Then, select which SDK package you want to install:
+Then, select which SDK bundle you want to install:
+ + +If you are still using Eclipse ADT, you can still download +and install the current release. +However, consider migrating to Android Studio +as the Eclipse ADT plugin is no longer in active development.
+ +