Installing the Android SDK

Install the Android SDK.

  1. Confirm your system meets the requirements at http://developer.android.com/sdk/requirements.html.
  2. Download and install the SDK starter package from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html.
  3. Launch the Android SDK Manager and install the Android SDK tools, platform, and compatibility package for Android.
  4. Launch the Android Virtual Device Manager, and create an Android virtual device to use as your simulator.