To download and install Android Studio, follow these steps:
1. Download Android Studio
- Go to the official Android Studio download page.
- Click on the "Download Android Studio" button. Review and agree to the terms and conditions.
- The download should begin automatically based on your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
2. Install Android Studio
For Windows:
- Open the downloaded
.exe
file. - Follow the setup wizard to install Android Studio and any necessary SDK components.
- Check the option to install the Android Virtual Device (AVD) if you plan to test your apps on an emulator.
- Once installed, click Finish to launch Android Studio.
For macOS:
- Open the
.dmg
file. - Drag and drop Android Studio into the Applications folder.
- Open Finder, go to the Applications folder, and double-click Android Studio to open it.
- Follow the setup wizard to install any additional SDK components.
For Linux:
- Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the file was downloaded.
- Unzip the file:
unzip android-studio-ide-*.zip
- Navigate to the
android-studio/bin/
directory and run thestudio.sh
script:
cd android-studio/bin./studio.sh - Follow the setup wizard to install the required SDK components.
3. Set Up Android Studio
- When Android Studio first starts, it will guide you through the setup process. It will install the latest version of the Android SDK, necessary tools, and a virtual device (emulator).
- Choose a theme (light or dark) based on your preference.
- You may also download additional SDK components, emulators, or tools.
4. Verify Installation
- Once Android Studio is set up, you can start a new project, configure the emulator, or connect a physical device to begin development.