Installing SL4A on Alcatel Android Phone

The first thing to do on my new cheapo Android phone is to install Scripting Layer for Android and Python on it.

Here's a quick guide...


1. Install SL4A

• Go to this page from your device and click the barcode.
• The file "sl4a_r6.apk" should be downloaded.
• Click on "Download" (you may have to go to settings to allow non-Market apps to be installed)
• Click "Install"
• SL4A is now installed

2. Install Python Interpreter

• Start SL4A
• Press Menu -> View -> Interpreters
• Press Menu -> Add
• Select "Python 2.6.2" - this will download the necessary package
• After the download is complete, swipe down the notificatons area and select "PythonForAndroid_r5.apk" and press "Install"
• Once installed, you need to go to the "Python for Android" app and press the "Install" button within it.
• Various files will be downloaded and installed - eventually you will get the message "Installation Successful"
• Go back into the SL4A app and you should see "Python 2.6.2" listed as an interpreter

That's it!

The API Reference is essential, and this page also has some useful information.