How do you compile an Android project into an .apk file in Eclipse without launching the emulator?

Question

I\'m just wondering because I have my own seperate method of getting it on my phone via my web server and the emulator is getting annoying popping up every time.

Answer 1

I had a problem that it would not build an APK for me (without Running) after I installed the latest SDK and latest Eclipse (Indigo 371).

Try this:

Go to Windows -> Preferences -> Android -> Build and uncheck "Skip packaging and dexing until export or launch" then restart Eclipse.

Now when you do Build Project you should get an APK