A free introductory Coursera course on building Android apps, aimed at people who know little or no Java. It walks through the basics with minimal programming background required.

Commenters call it an extremely simple course that walks you through the beginning parts, and recommend it for learners who know very little Java.

On Reddit (3)

1. Recommendscoldcaker/learnprogramming2014in “Interested in Learning Android Development? - Best Video Tutorials to Get You Started”▲ 1

   I recommend the tutorials by Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/course/androidapps101

2. RecommendsTor020r/learnprogramming2014in “[Android] Finding a good up to date beginner guide”▲ 3

   I was and am kind of in the same boat as you. I started trying to do android programming about 9 months ago but haven't been working hard enough until recently to get places with it besides a few minor apps, but I'm gonna have something on the marketplace soon. Minimal programming…

3. Recommendspktgumbyr/learnprogramming2013in “Hey, guys. I want to get into Android programming, but I think I should start with learning Java first. So where does a C/C++ programmer go to learn Java?”▲ 1

   Not too late to try this free course: https://www.coursera.org/course/androidapps101

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