Getting Started with Android Studio - Installation Guide

Android Studio - Installation

The following guide goes through the complete installation of Android Studio and associated items along with links so you can easily follow along.


STEP 1: Install the JAVA Development Kit (JDK)


Go To - http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html

for latest version check : http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

Accept the license agreement

Choose the specific install that matches your computer configuration 

I am using a Windows x64 machine -

 

Save and Run the .exe file

 

The Installation Wizard will open 

 

Hit NEXT -

 

 

 

Install the Development Tools and Source Code to the default location-

 

Hit NEXT -



 

 

 

Hit NEXT Again to install in the default location folder -

 

 

 

Hit CLOSE once the installation is complete -

 

 





Ensure that the  JAVA_HOME environmental variable points to the location of your JDK install.

For Windows 8 go to the control panel -> system -> advanced system settings

Select Environmental Variables -

Highlight the JAVA_HOME Variable

Hit EDIT -

Fill in the full file location of the JDK that was installed earlier and hit OK -

STEP 2: Install Android Studio IDE (Integrated Development Environment)

Go To - https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html

Hit the green DOWNLOAD Button

Accept the license terms

Click DOWNLOAD -

If the File Save Prompt does not pop-up try again -

Click Download on the Left -

 

Save (this may take a little while) and Run the .exe file

 

The Android Studio Setup will launch

 

Hit NEXT -

 

 

 

Make sure all three options are selected for install

 

Hit NEXT -

  

 

 Agree to the license terms -

 

 

Use the default locations for the install

 

Hit NEXT -

 

 



Click INSTALL -

When the install is complete hit NEXT -

Hit FINISH to close

IF you get an error about file not being found update the JAVA_HOME environmental variable to point to the location of your JDK install (see STEP 1).

Now you are all set!