google map - runtimeexception - error inflating class fragment

Question

I just try to view a map on the display, but it does not work. I get an runtimeexception:

01-17 19:16:47.066: E/AndroidRuntime(6605): java.lang.RuntimeExcept         


        

Answer 1

I had a similar error when trying the Map API v2. However, I don't know whether it will help you.

My problem was that the google-play-services_lib had to be included as a library. In Eclipse, you can do this as follows:

1. Use the Android SDK Manager to download the library.
2. Create a new "Android Project from existing code" where you point to google-play-services_lib in the folder you used to install the SDK.
3. Under "Project -> Properties -> Android" flag this project as "Is library".
4. In your project, also open "Project -> Properties -> Android" and click on "Add" in the library section. Select the google-play-services_lib.

At least that worked for me.