How to set up your Computer for Android Development Part I

INTRODUCTION
The Android ecosystem powers 78% of today's smartphones ("IDC: Smartphone OS
Market Share."). Being able to create applications for this platform is valuable tool for anyone to
learn how to do. This guide will walk you through how to install Android Studio, the official
development tool for Android. Android Studio is free of charge and is developed by Google.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Windows (Vista or above) or Macintosh (10.7 or above) computer.
An internet connection.
The latest version of the Java Development Kit (JDK). Found at:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
GETTING STARTED
1. Go to developer.android.com
2. Click on Download Android Studio for ... Button. See Fig. 1
Note: If you are using Windows computer the button should say for Windows. If
you are using a Mac with OS X the button should say for OS X.
For this manual we will be using Windows, however many of the steps are
shared by both versions.

Fig. 1 Android Studio Download Page

3. Make sure to read and agree to the Terms and Conditions clicking the I
have read and agree with the above terms and conditions checkbox. You can now click
Download Android Studio for Windows. Fig. 2
Your download should begin at this point.

Fig. 2 Terms and Conditions Page

4. Once the download has completed, find the file in your downloads folder.
Double click on the file to begin the installation process. C:\Users\Chris\Downloads
Note: By default Windows will save file to the following location C:\Users\<User
Name\Downloads

Fig. 3

Once the installer beings click next at the Welcome Screen.

Fig. 4
If the installer cannot find your installation of the JDK, you will be given the
opportunity to download and install it at this point. Fig. 5

Fig. 5
If you do not have the JDK installed click the link in Fig. 5 and download the
highlighted installation package in Fig. 6

Fig. 6

 Once at the Choose Components screen, make sure all of the checkboxes are
selected.

Fig. 7

 Read and Agree to the License Agreement for each of the components that
requires it.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

For this installation, use the default locations to install the software. Click Next

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Fig. 10
Make sure to select the recommended settings for the emulator setup page.Click
Next.

Fig. 11
Keep the default Start Menu option. Click Next.

Fig. 12

The installation process should now begin. Once it has completed, click Next.

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

 If you would like to use Android Studio right away check the Start Android
Studio check box. Finish the installation process by clicking Finish.

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Fig. 15
Congratulations you have successfully installed Android Studio. The next guide will walk through
how to setup the software and how to begin using it to create Android Applications.

References:
"Download." Android Studio and SDK Tools. Web. 31 May 2015.
"IDC: Smartphone OS Market Share." Www.idc.com. Web. 29 May 2015.