: Visit the Official Android Developers Page and click "Download Android Studio".
Go to (or Preferences) > Languages & Frameworks > Android SDK .
: Choose the version for Apple Chip (M1/M2/M3) or Intel Chip depending on your Mac hardware.
Setting up the Android SDK on a Mac is a fundamental step for any developer working with Android, Flutter, or React Native. Depending on your workflow, you can either install it via the full or as standalone Command Line Tools . Method 1: Installing via Android Studio (Recommended)
: Launch Android Studio from your Applications. Follow the "Standard" installation steps; this will automatically download the latest Android SDK, platform tools, and build tools. Verify Components :
If you prefer to work strictly from the terminal or have limited disk space, you can download just the essential tools. Download Android Studio & App Tools - Android Developers
: Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the Android Studio icon into your Applications folder.