How to Download and Install Android Studio (Step-by-Step Guide)
Step 1: Check System Requirements
Before downloading Android Studio, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements:
Windows:
- Windows 8/10/11 (64-bit)
- 8 GB RAM minimum
- 4 GB of available disk space
- 64-bit CPU (Intel or AMD)
macOS:
- macOS Mojave (10.14) or higher
- ARM-based (Apple Silicon) or Intel processor
- 8 GB RAM or more
Linux:
- GNOME or KDE desktop
- 64-bit distribution
- GNU C Library (glibc) 2.19 or later
Step 2: Download Android Studio
- Go to the official Android Studio download page: https://developer.android.com/studio
- Click on the “Download Android Studio” button.
- Accept the terms and conditions.
- The download will begin automatically based on your OS.
Step 3: Install Android Studio
For Windows:
- Open the
.exe
file you downloaded. - Follow the setup wizard steps.
- Choose the components to install (keep default settings recommended).
- Click “Next” and “Install”.
- After installation, click “Finish” to launch Android Studio.
- Open the
For macOS:
- Open the
.dmg
file. - Drag and drop Android Studio into your Applications folder.
- Launch Android Studio from Launchpad or Applications.
- Open the
For Linux:
- Extract the
.zip
file downloaded. - Open a terminal and navigate to the android-studio/bin/ directory.
- Run the script:
- Extract the
./studio.sh
Step 4: Setup Android SDK & Emulator
- When you first launch Android Studio, it will prompt you to install:
– Android SDK
– Android Emulator
– SDK tools - Select Standard installation and click Next.
- Let it download all necessary components.
- When you first launch Android Studio, it will prompt you to install:
Step 5: Create a New Project
- Click “New Project”.
- Choose a project template (e.g., Empty Activity).
- Set project name, package name, language (Kotlin/Java), and save location.
- Click “Finish” to start coding your Android app.
Conclusion
Now your Android development environment is ready! With Android Studio installed, you can start building and testing your own mobile applications. Be sure to keep SDK and tools updated for best performance