Android Maps: Installation error: INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY

Question

I\'m trying to use Android Maps, following the instructions in Hello MapView.

I\'ve added

Answer 1

This error arises from the fact that Google Maps not installed on your device/emulator.

Find another device (or install Google Maps on your device) or create AVD for emulator with Google Maps.

Answer 2

Make sure that your project is set up to target API level 3 (android create project -t 3 ...), and that the AVD you are testing with is also set for API level 3 (or you are testing on an actual device with Google Maps on it).