Rebuild .apk using Eclipse without Run

Question

I've got a dual-core 1.6Mhz CPU with 2G RAM, thus, I'm trying to use the emulator external to Eclipse and install/un-install the .apk using adb. When I try to build the project (after some code changes) without running it, Eclipse seems to-do nothing ?? any idea how to make Eclipse re-build the .apk without the need to Run it

Thank you

Answer 1

On a Mac menubar: Eclipse -> Preferences

On Windows menubar: Windows -> Preferences

From this Preferences window: Android -> Build

Now uncheck "Skip packaging and dexing until export or launch. (Speeds up automatic builds on file save.)"

You may have to restart Eclipse for the preference change to actually be reflected.