Android Studio Download and Installation Guide for Windows

Android Studio Download and Installation Guide for Windows

Android Studio is the official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android development, provided by Google and based on IntelliJ IDEA. This article provides a detailed guide on how to download and install Android Studio on Windows.

1. Download Android Studio

1.1 Visit the Official Website

Open your browser and go to the Android Studio official download page.

1.2 Choose the Windows Version

On the download page, click the “Download Android Studio” button to download the Windows installer (.exe file).

1.3 Read and Accept the Terms

On the license agreement page, read the terms and check “I have read and agree with the above terms and conditions”, then click “Download” to start the download.

2. Install Android Studio

2.1 Run the Installer

Once the download is complete, double-click the .exe file to launch the installer.

2.2 Select Installation Components

In the installation wizard, choose the components to install. The default options include:

• Android Studio IDE
• Android SDK
• Android Virtual Device (AVD)
  It is recommended to keep the default options and click Next to proceed.

2.3 Choose the Installation Path

By default, Android Studio is installed in C:\Program Files\Android\Android Studio. You can also select a custom installation path. After choosing, click Next.

2.4 Start the Installation

Click Install and wait for the process to complete.

3. Configure Android Studio

3.1 Launch Android Studio

After installation is complete, click Finish to run Android Studio.

3.2 Initial Setup

• Select “Do not import settings” (if installing for the first time).
• Click Next and follow the setup wizard.
• Choose the Standard installation type (recommended).
• Select a UI theme (default “Light” or “Darcula”).

3.3 Download SDK Components

Android Studio requires downloading SDK components to support Android development. Click Finish to begin downloading.

4. Verify Installation

4.1 Create a New Project

• On the welcome screen, click “New Project”.
• Select “Empty Activity” and click Next.
• Set the project name and location, then click Finish.

4.2 Run Hello World

• Wait for Gradle to finish building.
• Connect an Android device or use an emulator (AVD).
• Click Run (▶) to launch the application. If successful, you will see “Hello World” on the emulator or device.

5. Conclusion

Android Studio provides a complete Android development environment, and the installation process on Windows is straightforward. After completing these steps, you can begin your Android development journey!