Below are clear, step-by-step instructions to download, install, and fully set up the latest version of Android Studio on Windows. (The steps are almost identical for macOS & Linux—differences noted.)

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✅ 1. Download Android Studio

Windows / Mac / Linux

1. Go to the official Android Studio download page:
   https://developer.android.com/studio
   (This is the official Google site—never download from third-party sites.)
2. Click “Download Android Studio”.
3. Read & accept the Terms and Conditions.
4. Your download will start automatically.

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✅ 2. Install Android Studio

Windows (.exe file)

1. Double-click the downloaded file:
   android-studio-ide-xxxx.exe
2. Select Next → choose components:
   • Android Studio ✔️
   • Android Virtual Device (AVD) ✔️ (recommended)
3. Choose installation location (default is fine).
4. Click Install → wait for installation to finish.
5. Launch Android Studio.

Mac (.dmg)

1. Open the .dmg file.
2. Drag Android Studio into the Applications folder.
3. Open Android Studio from Launchpad.

Linux (.tar.gz)

1. Extract the zip: tar -xvf android-studio-*.tar.gz
2. Navigate to: android-studio/bin/
3. Run: ./studio.sh

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✅ 3. Complete the Initial Setup Wizard

When Android Studio opens:

a. Choose UI theme

• Light / Dark (Darcula)

b. Install SDK Components

Android Studio will automatically install:

• Android SDK
• SDK Platform Tools
• Build Tools
• Android Emulator components

Click Next → Finish and wait for everything to download.

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✅ 4. Set Up an Android Emulator (Optional but recommended)

1. Go to Tools → Device Manager
2. Click Create Device
3. Choose a device 📱 (Pixel 6, Pixel XL, etc.)
4. Select an Android version image (e.g., Android 14)
5. Download & finish
6. Start the emulator

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✅ 5. Verify Your Installation

1. Open Android Studio
2. Select “New Project”
3. Choose Empty Activity
4. Click Run ▶
   • The project should build
   • Emulator or physical device should launch

If it builds successfully, your setup is complete.

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🎯 OPTIONAL (Recommended)

Install USB Drivers (Windows Only)

If using a physical Android phone:

1. Enable Developer Options → USB Debugging
2. Install Google USB Driver:
   Tools → SDK Manager → SDK Tools → Google USB Driver

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✔️ You’re Done!

You now have:

• Latest Android Studio
• SDK + platform tools
• Emulator configured
• Development environment ready