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How To Install Android Studio on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Install Android Studio on Ubuntu 20.04

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Android Studio on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. For those of you who didn’t know, Android Studio is the official Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Android app development, based on IntelliJ IDEA. On top of IntelliJ’s powerful code editor and developer tools, Android Studio offers even more features that enhance your productivity when building Android apps

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of Android Studio on an Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa) server.

Prerequisites

  • A server running one of the following operating systems: Ubuntu 20.04, 18.04, 16.04, and any other Debian-based distribution like Linux Mint.
  • It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
  • A non-root sudo user or access to the root user. We recommend acting as a non-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root.

Install Android Studio on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa

Step 1. First, make sure that all your system packages are up-to-date by running the following apt commands in the terminal.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2. Installing Java on Ubuntu.

Java JDK package is required for Android studio. So We need to install JDK if not installed already:

sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk

Step 3. Install Android Studio on Ubuntu 20.04.

Run the following command to install Android Studio:

sudo snap install android-studio --classic

Once the installation is completed, you will see the output like:

android-studio 3.6.4.6 from Snapcrafters installed

Step 4. Accessing Android Studio

Once the installation is finished, You can access the android studio from the dash or app launcher or use the following command to start:

android-studio

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Android Studio. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing Android Studio on your Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Android Studio website.

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r00t

r00t is a seasoned Linux system administrator with a wealth of experience in the field. Known for his contributions to idroot.us, r00t has authored numerous tutorials and guides, helping users navigate the complexities of Linux systems. His expertise spans across various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian. r00t's work is characterized by his ability to simplify complex concepts, making Linux more accessible to users of all skill levels. His dedication to the Linux community and his commitment to sharing knowledge makes him a respected figure in the field.
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