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Reuse of Flash Lite CS4 Mobile app in CS5 for Android handsets

Nov 7, 2010 11:29 PM

Hi,

 

I am working on Windows and have created a Flash Lite 3.0 app in CS4, which works on Nokia Symbian handsets. Can the same code be used in CS5, with Android Publish settings with AIR2.5, to be packaged for Android handsets?

 

Regards,

Supriya Tenany

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  • Chris W. Griffith
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    1. Chris W. Griffith,
    Nov 8, 2010 12:58 PM   in reply to supriyatenany
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    Unfortunately no. Your Flash Lite application was probably written using ActionScript 2 and AIR for Android requires you to use ActionScript 3.0. Regardless, you will need to adjust to the different hardware keys and possibly some of the interaction models that Android uses.

     

    Good luck with the port!

     

    Chris

     
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  • supriyatenany
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    2. supriyatenany,
    Nov 8, 2010 7:41 PM   in reply to Chris W. Griffith
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    Hi Chris,

     

    For mobile apps for Android platform, should I create a new project using 'FL 4.0/AS2.0' or choose 'AIR  for Android' for '480x800Android' from 'Templates'? I also see a registration process for the Android Developer Prerelease Program - https://prerelease.adobe.com/callout/default.html?callid={AEF64EB4-A97 7-4317-909A-14AD8014BA21}. Can you please tell me why it requires shipping details? As I am an individual developer, I do not even have organizational info also, which seem mandatory. Can I not create a FL app for Android phones without this prerelease program?

     

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    Supriya

     
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    3. Chris W. Griffith,
    Nov 8, 2010 10:30 PM   in reply to supriyatenany
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    You will want to choose the AIR  for Android template (and you will have to recode your application in ActionScript 3). I am assuming you have downloaded the Adobe Flash Professional CS5 Extension for AIR 2.5 from http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashpro_extensionforair/. If not, do so.

     

    You should no longer need to apply for the Pre-release program, the SDK can be downloaded here: http://www.adobe.com/go/air_sdk

     

    Take some time to read the forums to learn about various application settings, debugging tips, and other lessons learned. There is a good chance someone has asked the question and it has been answered!

     

    Good luck on the port!

     
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  • supriyatenany
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    4. supriyatenany,
    Nov 8, 2010 11:00 PM   in reply to Chris W. Griffith
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    Hi Chris,

     

    I have a few more questions:

     

    1. The AIR for Android creates a stage size 480x800. Is this the only permissible one? The publish setting is 'AIR Android' with AS3.0, but on compilation, it does not open in device central, however I get a p12 certificate(on filling in my details) and an xml along with the swf. Will this certificate be valid enough for the packaged app to be published?

     

    2. Since I am using the CS5 and not the eclipse, can I not directly use the packager for windows - http://www.webkitchen.be/package-assistant-pro/#clean_contact? So far, I have been trying to use it, but somehow even after AIR 2.0 SDK and AIR 2.5 installations, I cannot locate the folders AIR 2.0 and AIR 2.5 for pointing to adt.jar.

     

    3. I am unable to install the SDk properly as it give me errors as in the attached screen shots. What could be wrong?adb_exe.jpg

    Android_bat.jpg

    Regards,
    Supriya

     

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