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Mparadis at 18:18, 6 June 2017

2017-06-06T18:18:54Z

Burley: /* Common Problems and Solutions */

2014-03-11T15:20:44Z

Common Problems and Solutions

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	==Common Problems and Solutions==		==Common Problems and Solutions==
			===Issue: Ad-Hoc Networking doesn't work===
	~~None~~ at this time.		Unfortunately Ad-Hoc networking is not currently supported by Android devices. This might change in the future but there is no work-around for the problem at this point in time (current as of 2014-3-11).

Patrick: /* Quick Downloads */

2013-05-21T17:39:19Z

Quick Downloads

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	Android does not need special drivers installed, though for developing code you will need the Android Java libraries when you start writing code:		Android does not need special drivers installed, though for developing code you will need the Android Java libraries when you start writing code:
	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/android-examples.tar.gz Phidget Android examples ~~and libraries~~]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-android.tar.gz Phidget Android libraries]
			* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/android-examples.tar.gz Phidget Android examples]
	* [[Language - Android Java#Quick Downloads\|Android Java page]]		* [[Language - Android Java#Quick Downloads\|Android Java page]]

Mparadis at 19:41, 4 February 2013

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	Tablets with a USB port and Android version 3.1 or greater can control Phidgets directly plugged in to them. Earlier Android versions (tested down to 2.1) can control Phidgets over a network using the [[#WebService\|WebService]]. We do not currently support Android devices acting as a [[Phidget WebService]] server, but if you are looking for a compact and cheaper-than-a-tablet way to host Phidgets over a network, take a look at our [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=~~1072~~ Single Board Computer].		Tablets with a USB port and Android version 3.1 or greater can control Phidgets directly plugged in to them. Earlier Android versions (tested down to 2.1) can control Phidgets over a network using the [[#WebService\|WebService]]. We do not currently support Android devices acting as a [[Phidget WebService]] server, but if you are looking for a compact and cheaper-than-a-tablet way to host Phidgets over a network, take a look at our [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1073 Single Board Computer].

	==Quick Downloads==		==Quick Downloads==
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	* Or refer to the main [[OS - Linux\|Linux page]]		* Or refer to the main [[OS - Linux\|Linux page]]
	* Direct connections work automatically with our [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=~~1072~~ SBC], you can refer to its [[~~1072~~ User Guide#Getting Started\|Getting Started]] page		* Direct connections work automatically with our [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1073 SBC], you can refer to its [[1073 User Guide#Getting Started\|Getting Started]] page

	==Getting Started with Android==		==Getting Started with Android==

Burley: /* Quick Downloads */

2012-08-10T14:47:47Z

Quick Downloads

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	* Or refer to the main [[OS - Linux\|Linux page]]		* Or refer to the main [[OS - Linux\|Linux page]]
	* Direct connections work automatically with our [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1072 SBC], you can refer to its [[1072 - Getting Started\|Getting Started]] page		* Direct connections work automatically with our [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=1072 SBC], you can refer to its [[1072 User Guide#Getting Started\|Getting Started]] page

	==Getting Started with Android==		==Getting Started with Android==

Burley: /* Getting Started with Android */

2012-08-08T17:35:26Z

Getting Started with Android

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	==Getting Started with Android==		==Getting Started with Android==

	If this is your first Phidget, we highly recommend working through the Getting Started guide for your specific Phidget device, which may be found on its ~~product page on~~ [~~{{SERVER}} our main website~~].		If this is your first Phidget, we highly recommend working through the Getting Started guide for your specific Phidget device, which may be found in its [[:Category:UserGuide\|user guide]].

	Android code is developed on an external platform anyway (i.e. Windows, Mac OS, or Linux), and so getting your Phidget to work locally on that platform first will help you distinguish any issues from network ones later.		Android code is developed on an external platform anyway (i.e. Windows, Mac OS, or Linux), and so getting your Phidget to work locally on that platform first will help you distinguish any issues from network ones later.

Cora at 20:05, 29 June 2012

2012-06-29T20:05:57Z

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	* Check the [[#Common Problems and Solutions\|common problems]] section below, some specific combinations can cause problems		* Check the [[#Common Problems and Solutions\|common problems]] section below, some specific combinations can cause problems

	If your problem doesn't seem to be fixed by these steps, make sure that the Phidget is seen '''consistently''' by USB in [[#Hardware\|hardware]] (if it is erratic, try our [[General Troubleshooting\|general troubleshooting guide]]). If you are still having problems after using the troubleshooting guide, please [[Contact ~~Information~~\|ask us]]!		If your problem doesn't seem to be fixed by these steps, make sure that the Phidget is seen '''consistently''' by USB in [[#Hardware\|hardware]] (if it is erratic, try our [[General Troubleshooting\|general troubleshooting guide]]). If you are still having problems after using the troubleshooting guide, please [[Contact Us\|ask us]]!

	==Programming Languages==		==Programming Languages==

Cora at 17:27, 28 June 2012

2012-06-28T17:27:14Z

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	* You have properly set either android.permission.INTERNET or android.hardware.usb.host in your AndroidManifest.xml file (as described on the [[Language - Android Java]] page)		* You have properly set either android.permission.INTERNET or android.hardware.usb.host in your AndroidManifest.xml file (as described on the [[Language - Android Java]] page)
	* You have copied and linked the Phidget jar libraries and libs/ folder into your project (as described on the [[Language - Android Java]] page)		* You have copied and linked the Phidget jar libraries and libs/ folder into your project (as described on the [[Language - Android Java]] page)
	* The Phidget libraries are the latest version (visit the [[#~~Getting Started (Libraries and Drivers)~~\| ~~getting started~~ section]] to download them)		* The Phidget libraries are the latest version (visit the [[#Quick Downloads\| quick downloads section]] to download them)
	* If using the Phidget over the webservice, make sure the webservice drivers and the Android libraries are both the latest version		* If using the Phidget over the webservice, make sure the webservice drivers and the Android libraries are both the latest version
	* If directly connecting to your Android device, the port you are using is a real USB host port (not a reduced-function power charging port)		* If directly connecting to your Android device, the port you are using is a real USB host port (not a reduced-function power charging port)

Cora: /* Common Problems and Solutions */

2012-06-28T16:35:15Z

Common Problems and Solutions

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	None ~~yet~~.		None at this time.

Cora: /* Advanced Uses */

2012-06-28T16:35:06Z

Advanced Uses

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	==Advanced Uses==		==Advanced Uses==

	None yet, feel free to [[Contact ~~Information~~\|suggest some]]!		None yet, feel free to [[Contact Us\|suggest some]]!

	==Common Problems and Solutions==		==Common Problems and Solutions==

	None yet.		None yet.

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	Android does not need special drivers installed, though for developing code you will need the Android Java libraries when you start writing code:		Android does not need special drivers installed, though for developing code you will need the Android Java libraries when you start writing code:
	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-android.tar.gz Phidget Android libraries]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/android/phidget21-android.tar.gz Phidget Android libraries]
	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/android-examples.tar.gz Phidget Android examples]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/java/android-examples.tar.gz Phidget Android examples]
	* [[Language - Android Java#Quick Downloads\|Android Java page]]		* [[Language - Android Java#Quick Downloads\|Android Java page]]

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	====Phidget Libraries====		====Phidget Libraries====

	The libraries from the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/android-examples.tar.gz Phidget Android examples] (not our mainstream Java examples, despite the same name) are the libraries for including with your Android code.		The libraries from the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/java/android-examples.tar.gz Phidget Android examples] (not our mainstream Java examples, despite the same name) are the libraries for including with your Android code.

	When you download and unzip the examples, each project (in addition to the source files, resources, and so on) contain three things:		When you download and unzip the examples, each project (in addition to the source files, resources, and so on) contain three things:
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	* How to do this [[OS - Phidget SBC#WebService\|On the Phidget Single Board Computer]]		* How to do this [[OS - Phidget SBC#WebService\|On the Phidget Single Board Computer]]

	2. Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/android-examples.tar.gz Android Examples].		2. Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/java/android-examples.tar.gz Android Examples].
	* Edit the IP address and port in the {{Code\|HelloWorldRemote}} example to match the IP address of the host computer (5001 is the default port)		* Edit the IP address and port in the {{Code\|HelloWorldRemote}} example to match the IP address of the host computer (5001 is the default port)
	* Transfer the example {{Code\|HelloWorldRemote}} to your Android Device		* Transfer the example {{Code\|HelloWorldRemote}} to your Android Device