I'm trying to get MapsAndLocationDemo_v3 working without much luck from Xamarin.Android (version 4.8 I think (just installed)) and Visual Studio 2012.
I have managed to obtain a key for "Google Maps Android API v2" and entered the key in the android manifest-file and updated the name of the package and permission android:name, but that's about it.
SimpleMapDemo_Froyo gives me an error "Android.Content.ActivityNotFoundException: Loading..."
This is tested on a ADV targeting API Level 17 (Intel Atom x86).
I have made sure that Google Play Services rev 10 is installed (and I'm using googleplayservicesfroyo10).
When I test on a real device (SimpleMapDemo_Froyo) running Android 2.3.3 I get blank pages for the demos (except the "Show Maps App").
Try on an actual device.
There is known issue with the emulator images: the version of Google Play installed is to old and won't work.
On a real device only blank pages show up.
I've noticed that changing stuff on the Xamarin property page will sometimes mess up these permissions and my maps will start showing up blank.
It would appear some of these settings is missing in the demo.
Is there any way to install this app in an emulator (I'm running Windows 7)?
So install a never version of google play in the emulator. How? I don't know. Can it be done? I don't know.
Is there an ETA on a fix for this working with the emulators? Is it out of your hands? I don't have a device to test on at the moment so I'm out of luck?
* A compatible Android device that runs Android 2.2 or higher and includes Google Play Store.
* The Android emulator with an AVD that runs the Google APIs platform based on Android 4.2.2 or higher.
Ideally, you should develop and test your app on a variety of devices, including both phones and tablets.
OK- that's what I thought.
Well, you can run it on an emulator with Android 4.2.2 and above (offically). Anything below 4.2.2 is not "officially supported". However, there are people out in the interwebs who may have been able to hack some stuff together to get it to work.
That may be a start and you can go from there.
I wouldn't hold my breathe waiting for Google.
On another note, I rarely use emulators for development. Have always used real devices, and I usually pick up older devices from friends/family that have upgraded their phones. Anywhere from free to <$100. Especially if they have cracked screens, but are still functional. I've built up quite a collection.
Really, 4.2.2+ emulation using google play services / v2 maps works for you? I get the error that topgenorth is talking about.
If you search the internet, you will find directions on how to manually install Google Play Services in an emulator.
You might try GenyMotion's emulators - odds are they have a more up to date version of Google Play installed.