Additional Steps
We skipped a couple of steps to get things running quickly. Let’s go over them now.
Checking for Updates
Android Studio is a work in progress that changes much more often than the Android SDK. The version you download may be different from the one I used when writing this book, and it may contain a few, shall we say, idiosyncrasies.
For this reason, I recommend you allow the IDE to automatically check for updates, and download and install new updates as soon as they’re available. You can also select Help > Check for Update to perform a manual check at any time.
Adding SDK Packages
The Android Studio installer includes the Android SDK and tools needed for initial development. However, as you progress, you may find that you need ...
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