Google Maps Android API v2 throws GooglePlayServicesNotAvailableException, out of date, SupportMapFragment.getMap() returns null

Question

I am trying to incorporate the new Google Maps Android API v2 into an application using the Android Support Library. I\'ve gone through many iteration to try to get somewher

Answer 1

Download and install the latest Google Play services from the Play Store. For some reason, I couldn't find it by searching. By running the sample app from the SDK in the folder /extras/google/google_play_services/samples/maps I was prompted to install the upgrade and was taken to the Play Store to do that.