You probably heard that today Google launched "Google Earth", version 1.1 for Android 2.2 devices. It should be normally available for download via the Market (as everywhere writes that) or via a scan of its QR code, but, unfortunately, it isn't. Or at least, I can't find it in the Android Market, and there are many users complaining about this. If you are one of these users, I have a good news for you. I found a way of installing Google Earth on Android, without the use of Market.
We are going to use another application in order to install Google Earth, and app that has similar functionality to the Market. So, open the Android Market, and search, download, and install "AppBrain App Market". In the meanwhile, go to AppBrain.com from your desktop (most recommended) and create an account using your Google account.
When you finished creating your account, open AppBrain App Market, and sign in with your Google account (you should see in the upper right corner "Sign in"). When you have successfully signed in on your account in AppBrain App Market, go again in the Android Market, and download "Fast Web Installer". It will ask after launch for the permission to your Google account, so give it, and then the app will quit by itself.
The following step is to go on your browser from your Android device to AppBrain.com (you should be automatically logged on; if not, login with your Google account), search for "Google Earth", click on the first result, and then click "Install" (not "Download directly from the Android market!). The download will start automatically, and you'll have Google Earth on your device installed in a few moments.
So, enjoy Google Earth and if this really helped you, please share this page with your friends! :-)
@Hoang: Did you try installing that via AppBrain.com? Anyway, what version of Android does your Milestone run? It isn't 2.2, is it?
ReplyDeleteIf I'm right and AppBrain.com fails to install it, I think that there's no way to get Google Earth v.1.1 on your Milestone.
From what I know Google Earth is designed only for Android 2.2 devices. So I'm sorry, I guess you have to wait until your device gets 2.2 (it will be soon from what I know)/Google Earth will be compatible with older versions of Android.