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Android Studio is a freeware Android development software app filed under programming software and made available by Google for Windows.

The review for Android Studio has not been completed yet, but it was tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.

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Bundle of programming tools for developing Android apps


Android Studio is a new Android development environment based on IntelliJ IDEA. Similar to Eclipse with the ADT Plugin, Android Studio provides integrated Android developer tools for development and debugging.

At the core of Android Studio is an intelligent code editor capable of advanced code completion, refactoring, and code analysis.

The powerful code editor helps you be a more productive Android app developer.

Features and highlights


  • Pacakge includes Android Studio IDE
  • Android SDK tools
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop) Platform
  • Android 5.0 emulator system image with Google APIs
  • Gradle-based build support
  • Android-specific refactoring and quick fixes
  • Lint tools to catch performance, usability, version compatibility and other problems
  • ProGuard and app-signing capabilities
  • Template-based wizards to create common Android designs and components

Android Studio on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs

This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from programming software without restrictions. Android Studio 4.1.1 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows 10 PCs but also without a hitch on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Compatibility with this Android development software may vary, but will generally run fine under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP on either a 32-bit or 64-bit setup. A separate x64 version may be available from Google.

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Installing the Eclipse IDE and Android SDK to build Android apps on Windows 7 64-bit


I just got the new Motorola Droid and I love it! Naturally I want to try my hand at building my own apps for it. I have no idea if I'll have the time to stick with it but below is the step by step to get the 'stuff' installed so you can begin.

If you're looking for how to create a new android project with Eclipse go check out Part 2.

Sites I used along the way for help

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Preparation (getting the files)

My setup (for reference):

  • Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
  • Intel Quad Core Q6600
  • 8GB RAM

Things you'll need:

  • Eclipse IDE 64-bit. This was tough to find but you can get it at the link below.
    • Go to http://download.eclipse.org/eclipse/downloads/drops/R-3.5.1-200909170800/index.php and download the Windows (x86_64) version.
  • Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
    • Go to http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp#win and download the Windows 64-bit version
  • Android SDK
    • Go to http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html#quickstart and get the Windows package called android-sdk_r3-windows.zip

Installing Eclipse

Install the Eclipse IDE by extracting the .zip file and then paste the 'eclipse' folder inside into the root of your C: drive.

Extracts like thisPaste the 'eclipse' folder here

Installing the JRE

Install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with all the defaults.

Edit the Windows Environment Variable PATH to include the javaw.exe location

  • Hit the start button and search for 'environment variables'
  • Choose 'Edit the System Environment Variables' and you'll see the window below. Then click on the button at the bottom that says 'Environment Variables'
  • Choose the 'path' variable and click Edit.
  • I found it easier to copy out the value to notepad and work with it there. Be very careful though. You don't want to lose anything. Add the following to the end of the string: ;%PROGRAMFILES%Javajre6bin. Don't miss that semicolon at the beginning. You'll need it to separate your new string from the stuff that was already there.
  • After you've added the text click OK until everything is saved.

Running Eclipse

Now let's try to fire up Eclipse and see if it's happy. Just go to the 'eclipse' folder you created earlier and run eclipse.exe.

  • Success looks like this and asks you to select a workspace. I agreed to the default and said OK.
  • If you got an error message please make sure that you installed both a 64-bit JRE and the 64-bit Eclipse IDE.

Install the Android SDK

Install the Android SDK by extracting the .zip file and then paste the 'android-sdk-windows' folder inside into the root of your C: drive.

Extracts like thisPaste the 'android-sdk-windows' folder here

Next you need to add onto the PATH Environment Variable like we did up above for the JRE. This time you want to add: ;%HOMEDRIVE%android-sdk-windows.

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Now, in Eclipse, go to Help >> Install New Software..

In the new box that pops up click the 'Add' button on the top-right and you'll see the box below.

Type in the following and click OK.

  • Name: Android Plugin
  • Location: https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/

After a little bit (progress bar in the lower right of the Eclipse window) you should see 'Developer Tools' as a new option.

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Check the 'Developer Tools' box and click next using the defaults until it has been installed.

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After it finishes installing you must restart Eclipse to use the Android Development Tools (ADT).

Now What?

I haven't touched on the actual development of an Android app but I'm not sure I need to. There's great documentation for a 'Hello World' app at http://developer.android.com/guide/tutorials/hello-world.html. I only constructed this tutorial to show that getting ready to develop for android is pretty easy.

UPDATE – I just created my first android app and the process can be found here. It picks up right where this post leaves off.





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