Are there any problems using Eclipse 3.6 with the Android SDK?

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What's the current status of using the latest version of the Android ADT with the latest version of Eclipse 3.6?

Previously I've read that there were bugs/problems, and warned to continue using Eclipse 3.5 Galileo for the time being. Is this still the case, or have the issues been resolved?

I'm running Windows 7 64-bit, but I'm actually asking the question generically, regardless of OS/version.

I think he means the ADT plugin, not the SDK, but the android site does not specify which version of the ADT (or if all versions) are affected — MaQleod, Sep 24 '10 at 00:56
The only issue with the current Eclipse 3.6.1, at least on OS X, but I'd guess every version, is code assist has a bug - editing code is dreadfully slow. A workaround, until the fix is released in 3.6.2 is summarized here: http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/msg/0f9d2a852e661cba — John T, Feb 08 '11 at 19:02

score 3 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:34

Update December 2010: Eclipse3.6 is now supported (as Poldie mentions):

The Vogella's tutorial is now based on Eclipse3.6 and Android2.3 (Gingerbread)
The installing section of ADT in Eclipse simply mentions: "For Eclipse 3.5 or newer, the "Eclipse Classic" version is recommended."
This SO question lists what you need as dependencies.

(September 2010)

The ADT page still mentions:

There are known issues with the ADT plugin running with Eclipse 3.6. Please stay on 3.5 until further notice.

Even the latest ADT 0.9.9 is still not yet compatible with Eclipse 3.6 Helios.
And you will also experience:

Yet it must be going to be compatible soon, if you believe the last "Eclipse Day at Googleplex" where ADT was largely mentioned:

Chris DiBona, open-source and public sector programs manager for Google, put it directly: “Eclipse is the single best way to program Android.

Thank you for that ADT page reference! Its probably where I first read to stay on 3.5, but had forgotten. — Adrian Romanelli, Sep 24 '10 at 05:00

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 06 '11 at 21:44

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The suggestion that developers stay with 3.5 no longer appears, and I've just installed 3.6.1 and am having no problems.

answered Jan 06 '11 at 21:44

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 25 '10 at 06:52

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I use Eclipse 3.6 with ADT and have yet to find any issue with it. I surely never encountered the bugs listed above.

answered Sep 25 '10 at 06:52

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How long ago was it when you installed Eclipse 3.6, and was the Android SDK already employed (being used previously with Eclipse 3.5)? – Adrian Romanelli Sep 25 '10 at 19:37

Are there any problems using Eclipse 3.6 with the Android SDK?

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