Technical Library

Getting Started

• Android App Development: Wondering Where to Start?
  Our favorite links to information and training—from Google and others—to start you on the road to Android development.
• Installing MOTODEV Studio for Android
  Step-by-step installation and configuration instructions for MOTODEV Studio for Android.
• Android Applications for Java ME Developers
  Basic Android programming concepts for Java ME application developers.

Tools

• Installing and Using Motorola SDK Add-ons
  How to install and use SDK add-ons for Motorola devices.
• Installing Motorola Handset Drivers
  How to install Windows USB drivers needed to work with Motorola devices.

User Interface

• Best Practices for Developing UIs
  Our Top 10 tips for developing user interfaces in Android applications.
• Handle Screen Rotation
  How to handle screen orientation changes on the MB200.
• Optimize Window Backgrounds
  A collection of tips and code samples for using background images on the MB200.
• Navigating Around Your Application
  Information and coding practices for five-way navigation inside your application.
• Support for Multiple Screen Resolutions
  Key concepts for designing applications that perform well on both HVGA and WVGA displays.

Specifications

• Motorola CLIQ/DEXT MB200 Handset Specifications
  The official technical specifications for the MB200 device.
• DROID™ by Motorola Handset Specifications
  The official technical specifications for the DROID by Motorola.
• Motorola MILESTONE Handset Specifications
  The official technical specifications for the Motorola MILESTONE.

Testing and Submitting

• Testing Your Application With the Virtual Developer Lab
  How to use the MOTODEV Virtual Developer Lab to test applications on actual remote devices in the lab.

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