2020.3.1 Patch 2: Portable Download Android Studio Arctic Fox

Available for both Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3). Linux: .tar.gz bundle. Installation & Update Steps

Because this is an older release, it is no longer the default download on the main Android Studio page. You must access it through the official archives: download android studio arctic fox 2020.3.1 patch 2

Addressed a ClassNotFoundException that occurred when running builds with R8 in AGP 7. Available for both Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)

Released in September 2021, is a critical stability update for the "Arctic Fox" series , which originally debuted major features like Jetpack Compose 1.0 and support for Apple Silicon. This patch specifically addresses several workflow-breaking bugs, ensuring a smoother development experience for mobile, Wear OS, and Google TV apps. Key Fixes in Patch 2 You must access it through the official archives:

Resolved a bug where jniLibs were missing from APKs when using specific task closures in AGP 7.0.0.

Fixed an issue where Gradle sync would launch excessively (up to 10 times) during certain upgrades.

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