Polishing Your Jewels
- Readying the Machine
- Readying Your Dev Tools
- Installing and Readying Java JDK
- Installing and Readying Android Studio
- Installing and Readying Android Studio on Mac & Linux
- Let’s Revise
Installing Android Studio
So far, we have downloaded the Java JDK. Now, we will install Android Studio.
As discussed earlier, Android Studio works on Windows, Mac as well as Linux machines.
The steps are slightly different for each OS.
Here, we will review in detail the steps for installation on Windows systems.
Installing Android Studio
Before installation, the Android Studio redistributable file needs to be downloaded.
Be sure to download the latest version from Android Studio download page
The file we have used is android-studio-ide-183.5452501-windows.exe.
Which query will you run at the Command Prompt to check the version of Java installed?
C:\Windows\system32>__________ .
Tap the correct answer to fill in the blanks
A. which-version
B. query-version
C. java-version
D. java?
Installing Android Studio
After the distributable file is downloaded and saved, launch the Setup.
You should be greeted with a similar setup wizard screen as shown here. Click Next to begin!
Installing Android Studio
After
the distributable file is downloaded and saved and the Setup is
launched, keep the default components selected for installation. Click
Next.
Installing Android Studio
In
the Configuration Settings window, select the installation location for
Android Studio. You may select another location / drive that has the
required space available. Click Next to continue.
We recommend you create a Start menu folder as well.
Installing Android Studio
Now,
you wait. The Installation wizard will tell you when the installation
is complete. This can take several minutes. Once the installation is
completed, click Next.
When the installation is complete, click Finish to proceed and launch Android Studio.
Launching Android Studio
The
first time Android Studio runs, it presents a Complete Installation
dialog box that offers the option of importing settings from a previous
installation.
If you do not have a previous copy installed on your system, then chose “Do not import settings” and click OK.
If you do, however, have a previous copy, then select the previous installation folder location and click OK.
Rearrange the Android Studio installation procedure:
Rearrange in the appropriate order
- Select the default components to install
- Importing settings from an existing installed copy
- Selecting the installation location for Android
Check Result
- Select the default components to install
- Selecting the installation location for Android
- Importing settings from an existing installed copy
Launching Android Studio
You might also observe the following Finding Available SDK Componentsmessage box.
Not to worry. It is normal. And there is no action required from you in this case.
Launching Android Studio
At this point, Android Studio will present the following Android Studio Setup Wizard dialog box. Click Next.
Launching Android Studio
Next, the wizard will invite you to make a few choices.
You will be required to select the installation type. We recommend you retain default standard settings.
Launching Android Studio
Now, you are given an opportunity to choose a user interface theme.
You can choose from the darker Dracula or the Light settings and click Next.
Launching Android Studio
Finally, all you need to do is verify the settings and click Finish to complete the wizard.
The
Welcome to Android Studio dialog box will appear and Android Studio
will launch. What you do from here on using Android Studio is what we
will take up in the next topic.
Which of the following is/are among the UIs offered by Android Studio?
Select one or more answers
A. Dracula
B. Yeti
C. Dark room
D. Light
Correct Answer
Awesome! Android Studio offers two UIs, Dracula and Light.
- Readying the Machine
- Readying Your Dev Tools
- Installing and Readying Java JDK
- Installing and Readying Android Studio
- Installing and Readying Android Studio on Mac & Linux
- Let’s Revise
Polishing Your Jewels
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