Droid Explorer 0.8.8.1

Since the release of version 0.8.8.0 a few days ago, some users have reported an error during the install of Droid Explorer. I have identified the issue and have published a release addressing this. A couple other minor changes are in there too, along with icon support for additional devices. Finally, the use of an existing SDK is now the default, and recommended option during the install.

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Droid Explorer 0.8.8.0 Released

Last night I released a new version of Droid Explorer that addresses some major issues that were introduced with the latest versions of the SDK.

• Fixed the issue with the latest android SDK using “platform-tools” directory instead of “platforms/android-{platformversions}/tools”.
• Fixed the screen shot tool to support newer devices (some are now using 32bpp RGB, instead of 16bpp RGB565)
• Fixed an issue with the Bart plugin license not being detected on the device.
• Fixed the console not working on some devices.
• Added Device icons for the LG G2X and Samsung Galaxy S variants.
• The Google USB drivers have been removed from the installer
• Use existing SDK is now the default and recommended option
• Other minor fixes

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As always, there are x86 and 64 bit versions available.

The Standalone version is an “Offline Installer” where the other can download additional files (if you are not using an existing SDK).

The last release of Droid Explorer (0.8.7.2) has ~139,000 downloads since August 21 2010, exactly eight months ago. The plan is for more releases of Droid Explorer, in much shorter time frames again. So lets see if the 0.8.8.0 can exceed the number of downloads before the next release (I doubt it will happen )

Droid Exporer Update

It has been a while since there has been any real progress on Droid Explorer. We now have a couple other active developers on the project, one of which is working on a Mono port of the Droid Explorer.

We have also started integrating Mad Bee (Managed Android Debug Bridge) in to the core of Droid Explorer. What does that mean, you ask? Well, it means, that there will be more support for devices, including devices that are NOT ROOTED. Obviously, you will not have the functionality that requires root, but you will have everything else. This is an on going process, so initially, support for non-rooted devices may not exist, as it is now in Droid Explorer.

I have also started to make some needed changes to address the issues with using the latest android SDK, since google decided to change the location of where the platform tools reside, and moving ADB in to the new location. The screenshot plug has had some minor fixes as well, so more devices should now successfully take screenshots.

Keep your eyes open for version 0.8.8.0 release this week, maybe even as early as tonight.