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NetBeans Android Installation error

first time NBandroid user here, I've followed the instructions of 1 video and 3 textual tutorials on installing it into NetBeans, I can create a Android project, The code itself doesn't give errors but when I try run it it gives an innumerably large amount of errors,
Screenshot here.
I have 32bit netbeans version 8.2, java 32bit version 8u111 and windows 8
64bit.
I did as they said to the best of my knowledge, downloaded SDK and all the extra packages i needed (but only android 4.4.2 API not earlier or later), loaded it under tools->options, set nb android in the update list etc, Any help appreciated, sorry if I left out any info, I really need this problem sorted out soon.

You shouldn't use Netbeans for developing Android apps.
Android Studio is the official IDE and NetBeans and Eclipse both are not supported by Google (the developer of Android).
Just try

Just had the same issue. It looks like NBAndroid does not work with Netbeans 8.2.
It worked for me with Netbeans 8.1.

Setting up Android environment in Eclipse

While creating Android environment in eclipse, I receive this error:
Folder can't be moved because it's open in another folder
, and when updating, it all fails as Eclipse doesn't find the SDK location, because emaluator.exe file is no longer existing as part of the tools of the SDK. I have preinstalled system-image, etc. Any ideas on how to fix this issue without re-installation?

As a beginner and as now Google has their own IDE for developing Android App, you better should start your development journey with Android Studio. It is powerful, beautiful and very easy to use. Why you are using Eclipse still now? If you use Eclipse, you have to install Android SDK, Android Emulator. And you are getting all the tools in one place with Android Studio.
Moreover, Android Studio has IntelliJ engine inside. It is known as the best java ide. Super auto code completion, intelligent code inspector and so on.

Android Studio has become the way to go for Android developers now-a-days. It is easier to use because is based on the IntelliJ Idea which is per se a much better java programming environment than eclipse, it predicts way better what you may need to write, and google has made it so that you have all your interface, simulator and code all in the same environment. On top of that google won't update the Android SDK to work with Eclipse anymore!

Can anyone help me with installing the correct version of eclipse to use for developing android mobile applications

Can anyone help me with installing the correct version of eclipse to use for developing android mobile applications with the associated plug ins needed

These videos by me :) can help you to set up Android development environment using Eclipse.
Here's the link : Set up android.
Caution : If you have been using Eclipse with ADT, be aware that Android Studio is now the official IDE for Android, so you should migrate to Android Studio to receive all the latest IDE updates. For help moving projects, see Migrating to Android Studio.

As Petey suggested in his comment, I would recommend giving AndroidStudio a spin as it is very well suited to Android programming. However, take a look at the eclipse ADT plugin which can be installed via the eclipse marketplace or a direct download from Google (Google ADT page).
That should give you enough information to get things rolling, but again I would strongly recommend trying to switch over to AndroidStudio. I think you will find the entire experience easier to get into and enjoy.

Here is the link :)
P.S. Why do people still use Eclipse while there is a GREAT tool for developing Android applications?

Can I develop android applications using Eclipse IDE for Java EE?

I have downloaded Eclipse Helios for Java EE on my Mac. Now I want to develop an Android application. Can I use the same IDE for developing that android application?
I am using Eclipse IDE for Java EE to create webservices for applications. Also, now I got requirement to develop Android applications. Thats why, I want to use same IDE for both. Is that possible?

Yes, you just need to get the Android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html Then you will need to get the Eclipse plug in by going to Help > Install New Software and input the link: https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/ . This will give you the plugin you need.
All this can be found here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/index.html

Newest Android SDK's work with the newest versions of Eclipse(you would have a problem few months back, especially in Linux).
http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/installing-adt.html
This is really informative. You can also find whatever you want to start developing. Have fun

You should be able to. Just make sure you download the Android SDK and ADT.

New to android dev

I am new to android dev, own an HTC Eris Droid (OS = 1.5 or 1.6 I believe). I am primarily a Microsoft .NET developer and am trying to figure out where to start.
What dev IDEs are suggested. I've seen the droid dev site and they suggest Eclipse. But which one?
Will installing Eclipse and the JRE interfere with .NET development?
What else will I need to get started? My OS is Win7.
TIA

As a .NET developer who has recently been looking at Android development, I can give you the steps I used:
Download Eclipse Classic 32-bit (as recommend by the Android docs) and extract it to a folder where it has write permissions (I use %homepath%\applications\eclipse\3.5\)
Download and extract the Android SDK to a permanent home and run SDK Setup.exe. Let it download/install all the packages
Add ANDROID_SDK_HOME\tools (expanded, obviously) to your %PATH% system environment variable in System Properties (WIN+BREAK)
Install the ADT (Android/Eclipse integration) plugin for Eclipse
Then to checkout the samples:
Create a workspace and a new Android project
Copy the contents of one of the samples (ANDROID_SDK_HOME\platforms\android-x.x\samples) into your project directory
Refresh your Eclipse view
I also strongly recommend checking out the Android Developer Guide and, in particular, reading the Application Fundamentals. It really gives a good overview of the terms used and the lifecycle of an application.
After that you can dive into the samples (installed by the SDK) with a little bit of clarity.

For development you will need*:
Java JDK - the JRE is not enough for Java development.
Eclipse - it doesn't really matter which "package" you choose, but for your needs the basic (smallest) one should be enough.
Android SDK + ADT
This should have no effect on .Net development, or on anything for that matter.
You don't actually need Eclipse and ADT, but since you asked about IDEs...

The android developer site system requirements says any version of Eclipse after 3.3.
Eclipse uses plugins to support different configurations that's why www.eclipse.org/downloads/ has so many different versions - they're the core IDE with different plugin configurations.
I'd recommend the 'Eclipse IDE for Java Developers' as this will have what you need without too many bits you don't - you can install additional plugins easily.
Of course, you'll also need to add the Android SDK once you have Eclipse - this is a set of tools and plugins that work with Eclipse.
Installing Eclipse and the JRE (Although you want the JDK - The Development Kit rather than just the runtime) will not interfere with your .Net development.

This version of Eclipse should work fine. Just select a download mirror.
You probably already have the JRE installed, but you should install the JDK from here.
Then you need to get the Android SDK, and ADT

After you install the Android SDK, it may be useful to create multiple virtual devices using the included Android emulator running different versions of Android. This will help you to learn features included in Android up to version 2.1 instead of being limited to your current device running 1.x.