Re: [android-developers] Re: Development Phone

John Gaby wrote:
> So I won't need a so called 'rooted' phone for development?

No.

> Pardon my
> ignorance, but exactly how does the communication with the phone take
> place (USB?).

Yes. Some stuff, like app installs, you can do over WiFi if you want
(e.g., download off your Web site), but mostly it'll be USB.

> Will I be able to debug my application on the actual
> phone?

At least the Java portions -- I'm not familiar with NDK debugging
options. You'll need to use USB for this.

> I am currently a Verizon customer, but I am not sure I want to sign up
> for a new 2 year plan just to get a development phone.

If you get an unlocked GSM phone and have a friend with a T-Mobile or
AT&T account, hopefully you can borrow their SIM if needed to get your
phone set up. After that, you can get by with just WiFi, if you aren't
planning on using it as a phone "4 realz" and your app does not need
telephony features.

In terms of getting an inexpensive Android phone, eBay is your friend.

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