Basic4android can run in two modes: local compilation and remote compilation.
Local compilation depends on two additional (free) packages: Java JDK and Android SDK.
Local compilation mode is faster and has more options such as working with the emulator, USB debugging, unattended installations and others.

You can start with remote compilation mode and later switch to local compilation mode (note that the full version only supports local compilation mode).
Windows 2000 and above are supported (including Windows 8). Both 32-bit and 64-bit systems are supported.
Please contact support@basic4ppc.com if you need any help with the installation.

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Remote compilation: In 7 minutes you will be running your own native Android application!

Install Basic4android:

Download Basic4android trial version.

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Install and run B4A-Bridge on the device:

or download here. B4A-Bridge is an Android app (written in Basic4android) that allows you to connect the IDE to a physical device over the local network or Bluetooth connection.

Download B4A-Bridge from Google Play. You can search for B4A Bridge or press on the above button.
Make sure that installation of apps from unknown sources is enabled. This can be set under Settings - Security or Settings - Applications.
Run B4A-Bridge and choose Wireless or Bluetooth mode as required. See this tutorial for more information.
Connect the IDE to the device: Tools - B4A Bridge - Connect Bluetooth or Connect Wireless.
You are ready to run your first Android program!

Step by step guide for your first program: (download)
Other guides and tutorials

See the video tutorial:

Local compilation / Full version:

Install Java JDK v7:

Note that you can have several versions of Java installed on the same computer.

Open the Java 7 JDK download link.
Check the Accept License Agreement button.
Select "Windows x86 (32-bit)" in the platforms list (also for 64 bit machines).
Download the file and install it.

Install the Android SDK and a platform:

Download Android SDK.
Install the SDK. The SDK doesn't work properly when it is installed in a path with spaces (like "Program Files"). It is recommended to install it to a custom folder similar to C:\Android.
Install the platform tools and at least one platform image. You can use API 8 or above.
You can also install Google USB Driver if you need to connect a physical device with USB. A list of other drivers is available here.
Note that Basic4android allows you to connect to any device over the local network with B4A-Bridge tool.

Install and configure Basic4android:

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Open Basic4android.

Choose Tools > Configure Paths.

Use the Browse buttons to locate "javac.exe" and "android.jar".
javac is located under <java folder>\bin.
android.jar is located under <android-sdk-windows>\platforms\android-x.
On Windows 64 bit, Java will be installed under C:\Program Files (x86).

Follow the quick tutorial for the emulator setup and a Hello World application.

Troubleshooting - Common errors

Windows XP - "Basic4Android.exe Application could not be initialized correctly error 0xc0000135" on startup. Basic4android requires .Net Framework 2.0 or above. Windows XP users who didn't install it before should first install the framework.