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  • E ekkescorner
    11 Nov 2023, 13:02

    @mzimmers what are your Qt and QtCreator versions ?
    and Android target API ?

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    mzimmers
    wrote on 11 Nov 2023, 13:53 last edited by mzimmers 11 Nov 2023, 13:54
    #16

    @ekkescorner
    Qt 6.5.3
    Creator 11.0.3

    Not sure what an Android target API is - unless you mean arm64-v8a.

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    • M mzimmers
      11 Nov 2023, 13:53

      @ekkescorner
      Qt 6.5.3
      Creator 11.0.3

      Not sure what an Android target API is - unless you mean arm64-v8a.

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      wrote on 11 Nov 2023, 14:32 last edited by ekkescorner 11 Nov 2023, 15:58
      #17

      @mzimmers arm64-v8a is the architecture - in this case arm 64bit
      in QMake:
      under Build Android APK Android Build Platform SDK is set to android-33 (Android 13), Android Build Tools are 33.0.2
      and in .pro I have set Min SDK and target SDK:
      ANDROID_MIN_SDK_VERSION = "23"
      ANDROID_TARGET_SDK_VERSION = "33"
      For me - working on macOS - I never have to install Gradle or so. it's working.
      I always do 'Create Templates' as you have done. Sometimes I had problems creating templates and 'Replace all' - have done 'replace' for each file extra.
      I'm using Qt 6.6 and QtC 11.0.2
      Have no idea how this will be with CMake. Just fighting with my last 5.15 App-port to 6.6 (QMake), so soon will enter CMake ;-)

      BTW: as @JoeCFD said: as packageName you should use your domain in reverse order together with a short app name, per ex. org.yourname.yourAppName and this must be unique. the packageName is independent from project name, per ex for a customer I'm building APKs with different packageNames like: de.theCustomer.theApp.test and de.theCustomer.theApp.prod while the project has a different name: theCustomer_theApp

      ekke ... Qt Champion 2016 | 2024 ... mobile business apps
      5.15 --> 6.8 https://t1p.de/ekkeChecklist
      QMake --> CMake https://t1p.de/ekkeCMakeMobileApps

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          mzimmers
          wrote on 26 Dec 2023, 22:27 last edited by
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          Hi all -

          I need to bump this, because I really need to get this app running on Android. I created a new, minimal project, and I'm still getting the error:

          Error: Activity class {org.qtproject.example.minimal_map/org.qtproject.qt.android.bindings.QtActivity} does not exist.
          

          I'm guessing it has something to do with my manifest file, and here's where I need help. I really don't understand most of the fields in this display:
          Screenshot 2023-12-26 141909.png
          So, a few questions:

          1. the fields that look like: -- %%INSERT_APP_NAME%% --; am I supposed to replaceeverything with my own values, or do I keep the dashes and "%"?
          2. do I need to replace all of those fields?
          3. what exactly is an "activity name?" My searches haven't revealed much.

          Thanks for any assistance...

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          • M mzimmers
            26 Dec 2023, 22:27

            Hi all -

            I need to bump this, because I really need to get this app running on Android. I created a new, minimal project, and I'm still getting the error:

            Error: Activity class {org.qtproject.example.minimal_map/org.qtproject.qt.android.bindings.QtActivity} does not exist.
            

            I'm guessing it has something to do with my manifest file, and here's where I need help. I really don't understand most of the fields in this display:
            Screenshot 2023-12-26 141909.png
            So, a few questions:

            1. the fields that look like: -- %%INSERT_APP_NAME%% --; am I supposed to replaceeverything with my own values, or do I keep the dashes and "%"?
            2. do I need to replace all of those fields?
            3. what exactly is an "activity name?" My searches haven't revealed much.

            Thanks for any assistance...

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            ekkescorner
            Qt Champions 2016
            wrote on 3 Jan 2024, 13:07 last edited by
            #20

            @mzimmers said in Android app doesn't run:

            the fields that look like: -- %%INSERT_APP_NAME%% --; am I supposed to replaceeverything with my own values, or do I keep the dashes and "%"?
            do I need to replace all of those fields?

            if you don't replace the values, then QtCreator will fill this value. After building the project, you can go to the build dir, find the manifest and open to see what vaklues QtC inserted.
            In my apps I always put my own value in, per ex. QtWS for the QtWorldSummit App.
            if you change the value, switch editor to xml source to see that Application label (https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element#label) and Activity label (https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/activity-element#label) changed.

            what exactly is an "activity name?" My searches haven't revealed much.
            see above. simply search for "android manifest doc"

            ekke ... Qt Champion 2016 | 2024 ... mobile business apps
            5.15 --> 6.8 https://t1p.de/ekkeChecklist
            QMake --> CMake https://t1p.de/ekkeCMakeMobileApps

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            • M mzimmers
              26 Dec 2023, 22:27

              Hi all -

              I need to bump this, because I really need to get this app running on Android. I created a new, minimal project, and I'm still getting the error:

              Error: Activity class {org.qtproject.example.minimal_map/org.qtproject.qt.android.bindings.QtActivity} does not exist.
              

              I'm guessing it has something to do with my manifest file, and here's where I need help. I really don't understand most of the fields in this display:
              Screenshot 2023-12-26 141909.png
              So, a few questions:

              1. the fields that look like: -- %%INSERT_APP_NAME%% --; am I supposed to replaceeverything with my own values, or do I keep the dashes and "%"?
              2. do I need to replace all of those fields?
              3. what exactly is an "activity name?" My searches haven't revealed much.

              Thanks for any assistance...

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              wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 01:30 last edited by
              #21

              @mzimmers said in Android app doesn't run:

              I created a new, minimal project, and I'm still getting the error:

              Quick sanity check: Do you get the error if create a new, minimal project and run it on Android without doing anything at all to the manifest file? In other words, just create the project and build + run it.

              I'm guessing it has something to do with my manifest file, and here's where I need help. I really don't understand most of the fields in this display:

              Be warned, that manifest editor is badly broken: https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTCREATORBUG-27119 I recommend that you don't touch it -- even the act of opening that editor is enough to corrupt the manifest file in some cases.

              Qt Doc Search for browsers: forum.qt.io/topic/35616/web-browser-extension-for-improved-doc-searches

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              • J JKSH
                5 Jan 2024, 01:30

                @mzimmers said in Android app doesn't run:

                I created a new, minimal project, and I'm still getting the error:

                Quick sanity check: Do you get the error if create a new, minimal project and run it on Android without doing anything at all to the manifest file? In other words, just create the project and build + run it.

                I'm guessing it has something to do with my manifest file, and here's where I need help. I really don't understand most of the fields in this display:

                Be warned, that manifest editor is badly broken: https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTCREATORBUG-27119 I recommend that you don't touch it -- even the act of opening that editor is enough to corrupt the manifest file in some cases.

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                ekkescorner
                Qt Champions 2016
                wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 08:29 last edited by
                #22

                @JKSH said in Android app doesn't run:

                Be warned, that manifest editor is badly broken: https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTCREATORBUG-27119 I recommend that you don't touch it -- even the act of opening that editor is enough to corrupt the manifest file in some cases.

                also have noticed that opening with Manifest Editor sometimes changes the content. But in my cases it was only a reformatting / reordering and nothing destroyed. (QtC 12.0.1)

                BTW: I'm getting best experiences this way:

                • Update Templates
                • check changes (using git)
                • add / replace with my settings
                  this way I'm always getting the newest recommended values

                ekke ... Qt Champion 2016 | 2024 ... mobile business apps
                5.15 --> 6.8 https://t1p.de/ekkeChecklist
                QMake --> CMake https://t1p.de/ekkeCMakeMobileApps

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                • E ekkescorner
                  5 Jan 2024, 08:29

                  @JKSH said in Android app doesn't run:

                  Be warned, that manifest editor is badly broken: https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTCREATORBUG-27119 I recommend that you don't touch it -- even the act of opening that editor is enough to corrupt the manifest file in some cases.

                  also have noticed that opening with Manifest Editor sometimes changes the content. But in my cases it was only a reformatting / reordering and nothing destroyed. (QtC 12.0.1)

                  BTW: I'm getting best experiences this way:

                  • Update Templates
                  • check changes (using git)
                  • add / replace with my settings
                    this way I'm always getting the newest recommended values
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                  wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 13:25 last edited by
                  #23

                  @ekkescorner said in Android app doesn't run:

                  check changes (using git)

                  Could you elaborate on this? Changes to what, exactly?

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                  • M mzimmers
                    5 Jan 2024, 13:25

                    @ekkescorner said in Android app doesn't run:

                    check changes (using git)

                    Could you elaborate on this? Changes to what, exactly?

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                    Qt Champions 2016
                    wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 14:11 last edited by
                    #24

                    @mzimmers see here what I did while updating from 5.15 to 6.6:
                    https://t1p.de/ekkeAndroidTemplates66
                    this will give you the idea how I'm doing this

                    ekke ... Qt Champion 2016 | 2024 ... mobile business apps
                    5.15 --> 6.8 https://t1p.de/ekkeChecklist
                    QMake --> CMake https://t1p.de/ekkeCMakeMobileApps

                    M 1 Reply Last reply 5 Jan 2024, 15:28
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                    • J JKSH
                      5 Jan 2024, 01:30

                      @mzimmers said in Android app doesn't run:

                      I created a new, minimal project, and I'm still getting the error:

                      Quick sanity check: Do you get the error if create a new, minimal project and run it on Android without doing anything at all to the manifest file? In other words, just create the project and build + run it.

                      I'm guessing it has something to do with my manifest file, and here's where I need help. I really don't understand most of the fields in this display:

                      Be warned, that manifest editor is badly broken: https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTCREATORBUG-27119 I recommend that you don't touch it -- even the act of opening that editor is enough to corrupt the manifest file in some cases.

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                      mzimmers
                      wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:27 last edited by
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                      @JKSH thanks for the warning about the manifest editor -- it looks like TQC has painted itself into a corner on this one.

                      I was going to try your suggestion, but now I have a different problem: my Android device shows as "disconnected" and I can't figure out what to do about this.

                      E JoeCFDJ 2 Replies Last reply 5 Jan 2024, 15:49
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                      • E ekkescorner
                        5 Jan 2024, 14:11

                        @mzimmers see here what I did while updating from 5.15 to 6.6:
                        https://t1p.de/ekkeAndroidTemplates66
                        this will give you the idea how I'm doing this

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                        mzimmers
                        wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:28 last edited by
                        #26

                        @ekkescorner that's a great page. I'm using 6.5.3; do you think your suggestions will work with this version?

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                        • M mzimmers
                          5 Jan 2024, 15:28

                          @ekkescorner that's a great page. I'm using 6.5.3; do you think your suggestions will work with this version?

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                          Qt Champions 2016
                          wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:48 last edited by
                          #27

                          @mzimmers will be similar, but not the same. per ex. the Qt FileProvider only exists in 6.6+

                          ekke ... Qt Champion 2016 | 2024 ... mobile business apps
                          5.15 --> 6.8 https://t1p.de/ekkeChecklist
                          QMake --> CMake https://t1p.de/ekkeCMakeMobileApps

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                          • M mzimmers
                            5 Jan 2024, 15:27

                            @JKSH thanks for the warning about the manifest editor -- it looks like TQC has painted itself into a corner on this one.

                            I was going to try your suggestion, but now I have a different problem: my Android device shows as "disconnected" and I can't figure out what to do about this.

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                            Qt Champions 2016
                            wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:49 last edited by
                            #28

                            @mzimmers said in Android app doesn't run:

                            my Android device shows as "disconnected"

                            connected via wifi or via usb cable ?

                            ekke ... Qt Champion 2016 | 2024 ... mobile business apps
                            5.15 --> 6.8 https://t1p.de/ekkeChecklist
                            QMake --> CMake https://t1p.de/ekkeCMakeMobileApps

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                            • M mzimmers
                              5 Jan 2024, 15:27

                              @JKSH thanks for the warning about the manifest editor -- it looks like TQC has painted itself into a corner on this one.

                              I was going to try your suggestion, but now I have a different problem: my Android device shows as "disconnected" and I can't figure out what to do about this.

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                              wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:50 last edited by JoeCFD 1 May 2024, 15:51
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                              @mzimmers Click Manage Kits->Devices
                              select your device in Device combobox since your device may not be the default one.
                              Then click Debug above Run button and select your connected device.

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                              • E ekkescorner
                                5 Jan 2024, 15:49

                                @mzimmers said in Android app doesn't run:

                                my Android device shows as "disconnected"

                                connected via wifi or via usb cable ?

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                                wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:50 last edited by
                                #30

                                @ekkescorner USB cable. I deleted that device, and am trying to create a new one, but it keeps trying to make an emulator, not a "real" Android device.

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                                • M mzimmers
                                  5 Jan 2024, 15:50

                                  @ekkescorner USB cable. I deleted that device, and am trying to create a new one, but it keeps trying to make an emulator, not a "real" Android device.

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                                  Qt Champions 2016
                                  wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:55 last edited by
                                  #31

                                  @mzimmers creating devices is for emulators. to connect via USB see https://t1p.de/ekkeManageDevices

                                  ekke ... Qt Champion 2016 | 2024 ... mobile business apps
                                  5.15 --> 6.8 https://t1p.de/ekkeChecklist
                                  QMake --> CMake https://t1p.de/ekkeCMakeMobileApps

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                                  • JoeCFDJ JoeCFD
                                    5 Jan 2024, 15:50

                                    @mzimmers Click Manage Kits->Devices
                                    select your device in Device combobox since your device may not be the default one.
                                    Then click Debug above Run button and select your connected device.

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                                    mzimmers
                                    wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:56 last edited by
                                    #32

                                    @JoeCFD interesting -- I thought I had deleted that device, but it still shows up (and appears to be selected):
                                    Screenshot 2024-01-05 075223.png
                                    I'm not sure what you are referring to with "Debug above Run button." I'm only trying to build a release version.

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                                    • E ekkescorner
                                      5 Jan 2024, 15:55

                                      @mzimmers creating devices is for emulators. to connect via USB see https://t1p.de/ekkeManageDevices

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                                      wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:58 last edited by
                                      #33

                                      @ekkescorner oh, OK. I didn't realize that.

                                      So...any idea why my device is showing as disconnected?

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                                      • M mzimmers
                                        5 Jan 2024, 15:58

                                        @ekkescorner oh, OK. I didn't realize that.

                                        So...any idea why my device is showing as disconnected?

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                                        JoeCFD
                                        wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 15:59 last edited by JoeCFD 1 May 2024, 16:03
                                        #34

                                        @mzimmers click Devices and show the tabs. I am debugging my app for Android now and have debug build. If you are building release, then it is Release above Run button on the lower left corner of Qt Creator.

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                                        • JoeCFDJ JoeCFD
                                          5 Jan 2024, 15:59

                                          @mzimmers click Devices and show the tabs. I am debugging my app for Android now and have debug build. If you are building release, then it is Release above Run button on the lower left corner of Qt Creator.

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                                          wrote on 5 Jan 2024, 16:01 last edited by
                                          #35

                                          @JoeCFD
                                          Screenshot 2024-01-05 080058.png

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