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What are the steps to compile and execute a C/C++ program on Android?

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answered 2023-06-06 05:36:01 +0000

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There are different ways to compile and execute a C/C++ program on Android, but here are the general steps:

  1. Install a C/C++ compiler on Android, such as GCC or Clang. This can be done by downloading and installing a third-party app from the Google Play Store or using a terminal emulator app to install from the command line.

  2. Create a new C/C++ source file or copy an existing one to your Android device. You can use a plain text editor such as Notepad or use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Code::Blocks or Eclipse.

  3. Open a terminal emulator app on your Android device or connect your Android device to a computer via USB and use a command prompt on the computer.

  4. Navigate to the directory where the source file is saved using the cd command.

  5. Use the C/C++ compiler to compile the source file. For GCC, the command is typically gcc filename.c or g++ filename.cpp, depending on the file extension.

  6. If there are no errors or warnings during compilation, an executable file will be generated. Use the ./filename command to execute the program.

  7. If there are errors or warnings during compilation, fix them and repeat steps 5-6 until the program compiles and runs correctly.

It's worth noting that some Android devices may not support or allow the installation of C/C++ compilers, and some C/C++ code may not work on Android due to differences in hardware, operating system, or API calls.

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