When it says it will only install on devices with Maps, it means the Google Maps API, not the Google Maps application. I believe that's why it will still install on the emulator, but because Google isn't providing the Google Maps app with the Android 2.0 emulator, your attempt to reach Google Maps app through an intent won't work. However, you could follow these instructions for the emulator and be back in business:
http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/browse_thread/thread/3ae65872a457fdd1/8d021a36a0d2089e Only do this with Maps.apk instead of Streets.apk. - dave On Nov 22, 3:59 pm, stanlick <stanl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yeah, I realize that. However, according to Google... > > <!-- > If your application absolutely need maps, you could add the > <uses-library> tag (even though you don't use the Maps API). This > will > make sure your app only install on devices with Maps. > --> > <uses-library android:name="com.google.android.maps"/> > > Peace, > Scott > > On Nov 22, 9:13 am, Mark Murphy <mmur...@commonsware.com> wrote: > > > stanlick wrote: > > > In the spirit of full disclosure, it only fails in the emulator! When > > > I run on my Droid 2.0, it works fine. Damn the emulator! > > > The 2.0 emulator appears to lack the Maps application, though it has the > > Maps API. Hence, startActivity() on a geo: Uri will not work. > > > Note that you do not need <uses-library > > android:name="com.google.android.maps"/> to start such activities -- > > that is only needed if you are integrating a MapView into your application. > > > -- > > Mark Murphy (a Commons > > Guy)http://commonsware.com|http://twitter.com/commonsguy > > > _Beginning Android_ from Apress Now Available! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
