Will java applications run on the nexus? I would want to run a particular java application.
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A:
I assume you mean the Nexus One. It uses Android for operating system, for which applications are written in Java. But it uses a different virtual machine (Dalvik) to run them. It will need at least a recompilation, but probably the user interface will not be compatible.
In short:
Question: Is it possible to take any Java application and run it unchanged on Android (Nexus) ? Answer: No
Emil Ivanov
2010-01-08 22:19:06