Which Eclipse version should I use for an Android app?

Question

I am starting to develop Android applications. Which version of Eclipse should I use?

I see there are 11 versions. I am confused with these:

1. Eclipse ID

Answer 1

You can use the Eclipse Indigo EE version for Android development. It is quite good, and I haven't faced any issues so far.

Answer 2

I literally did this 1 hour ago.

1. SDK R7
2. Get Java - if you don't have (its the first image link JDK)
3. Get Eclipse - it's the first on the list with the most downloads
4. Android Plugin

Download the appropriate files for your OS. The Android SDK needs java in order to install. Once you get the Android SDK installed go get eclipse and install that. Basically download the file and unzip then in a directory. The android install is the same but it will install a lot more files. (5) Finally open eclipse and go to help > install new software >> and add the url to the plugin - I used this one https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/

Answer 3

The easiest solution is to download the Android SDK bundle:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/bundle.html

The ADT Bundle provides everything you need to start developing apps, including a version of the Eclipse IDE with built-in ADT (Android Developer Tools) to streamline your Android app development.

Answer 4

Released in June 2012, Eclipse for Mobile Developers is an awesome starting point for developers looking to focus on Android development. I've used it for several projects since August and haven't been disappointed.

Answer 5

I would recommend at least Eclipse Indigo (v 3.7) for Android Development because even though a minimum of Helios (v 3.6) is required for ADT 22.0.1 as explained here...

http://developer.android.com/tools/sdk/eclipse-adt.html

... Indigo is required for Android NDK development using CDT, as explained here:

http://tools.android.com/recent/usingthendkplugin

Answer 6

**June 2012 **

Google Recommends Eclipse Helios, Eclipse Classic or Eclipse RCP. For details, read the below post.

URL: http://developer.android.com/sdk/eclipse-adt.html

Look under ADT 18.0.0 (April 2012).

Eclipse Helios (Version 3.6.2) or higher is required for ADT 18.0.0.

Look under Installing the ADT Plugin.

If you need to install or update Eclipse, you can download it from http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/. The "Eclipse Classic" version is recommended. Otherwise, a Java or RCP version of Eclipse is recommended.

April 2014 Updated

Eclipse Indigo (Version 3.7.2) or higher is required. I'll suggest you to use Eclipse Kepler.

ADT 22.6.0 (March 2014)