Now, we need to use the Android SDK tools to ensure that you have a full version of the SDK for at least one Android API level installed. We'll need to start Android Studio and run the Android SDK manager. To do this, follow these steps:
- Once Android Studio has started, look for the Configure button (circled in the next screenshot):
- Click on the SDK Manager button in the pop-up menu to open up the Android SDK Manager.
- Make sure that you have at least one Android API level above API level 16 installed, along with the Google USB Driver (you'll need this to debug on the hardware).
- Quit Android Studio.
Next, let's see whether the Android Debug Bridge (ADP) – the software component that transfers your executables to your Android device and supports on-device debugging – is working as it should. Fire up a shell prompt and type adb. If you see a lot of output and no errors, the bridge is correctly installed. If not, go back and check your PATH variable to be sure it's correct.
While you're at it, you should developer-enable your Android device too so that it'll work with ADB. Follow the steps provided at http://bit.ly/1a29sal.
Let's move on to the next section to start configuring our Qt Creator.