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Android Build a Simple Android App (retired 2014) Getting Started with Android Android Setup and the Crystal Ball Project

Jay Connelly
Jay Connelly
192 Points
Posted by Jay Connelly
Jay Connelly
192 Points

I can't get the launch

I can't get to the 4.1 option. only 4.4. also, when I go to hit the run it doesn't take me to the launch screen

2 Answers

larsfredrik
larsfredrik
2,943 Points
larsfredrik
larsfredrik
2,943 Points

I can tell you the answer of you first question. The video was captured some time ago, and then there were not 4.4. Just use 4.4., it shouldn't matter...

Tagging Ben Jakuben. He might sort the other question out for you. The launch screen might just need enough time to boot up. ;)

Ben Jakuben
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Ben Jakuben
Treehouse Teacher
Ben Jakuben
Ben Jakuben
Treehouse Teacher

Go ahead and use Android 4.4. I updated the bundles recently to include the most recent API version. I added some notes in the "Teacher's Notes" section on the video page to help navigate the differences. Once you get past these early differences the rest of the project is very similar: