Google’s Android mobile operating system is an open-source platform that can be licensed and used by any smartphone or tablet manufacturer. There is also an Android SDK (Software Development Kit) available as a free download, allowing developers to develop and distribute custom-built Android applications. This article will walk you through the process of downloading the Android SDK.
Review the Android SDK System Requirements to ensure your computer meets the minimum requirements of running the Android SDK.
Click the download link next to the operating system you are currently using. There are currently versions of the Android SDK for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. This will download the SDK starter package. The starter package contains the core SDK tools and allows you to download other SDK components as well as the latest version of the Android operating system.
You can install a custom plugin of Android Development Tools for developing in Eclipse. Learn more on the Install the ADT Plugin page.
You might need to install Java Development Kit 5 or 6 on your computer to use the Android SDK. Refer to the Android SDK System Requirements to make sure your systems meets the minimum software requirements.
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