Android Deployment Instructions for Mac OS X

Deployment on Android device

Run: "sudo npm install -g cordova"
Run: "sudo npm install -g ionic"
Run: "brew install android-sdk"
Run: “android” then install the following packages
- Tools: Andoird SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools, Android SDK Build-tools
- Android 4.4.2 (API 19)
- Extras: Android Support Library
Run: "ionic platform android"
Run: "brew install ant"
Run: "ionic build android”
Plug in Android device
Run: “adb devices -l” to verify device detected
Run: "ionic run android"
Debugging:
ensure the following line is added to the file platforms/android/AndroidManifest.xml to allow location services:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/>
if running into issues with plug-ins not being recognized run the following commands:
cordova platform rm android
cordova platform add android

Deployment on Android emulator using Genymotion

Register for Genymotion account
Install Genymotion software
Run: "sudo npm install -g cordova"
Run: "sudo npm install -g ionic"
Run: "brew install android-sdk"
Run: “android” then install the following packages
- Tools: Andoird SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools, Android SDK Build-tools
- Android 4.4.2 (API 19)
- Extras: Android Support Library
Run: "ionic platform android"
Run: "brew install ant"
Run: "ionic build android”
Launch Genymotion
Create Android virtual device profile
LaunchAndroid virtual device
Run: “adb devices -l” to verify virtual device detected
Run: "ionic run android"
Debugging:
ensure to turn on GPS and set current location within bounds of the app
can also inspect with chrome://inspect/#devices to get console notifications

Debug on Android phone using Chrome

plug in android phone with data cable
go to: chrome://inspect/#devices
your device will show up, click "inspect"
now you can debug the app in your phone
you can even change the CSS in the DevTools and it will update on your phone