Flutter — Android App Setup for Beginners
Build Android apps with Flutter, a framework that also supports other platforms.
Beginner guide · official links · software runs on your computer
Download & quick guide for beginners
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Flutter — official install & download ↗
- Where does it work?
- Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Choose the compatible installer on the official page. This software is installed on your computer, not on your Android phone.
- What do you need?
- The Flutter SDK, Android SDK or Android Studio, and a code editor. Flutter is optional if you are building a native Kotlin Android app.
- How do you know it works?
- flutter doctor reports no blocking Android setup issues, and the starter app runs on your device.
- If something goes wrong
- If the flutter command is not recognized, follow the PATH instructions in the install guide and reopen the terminal. Fix Android setup issues reported by flutter doctor first.
Official instructions ↗ · Links checked November 10, 2026
New to Android? Start with the Android starter guide →How to use it (step by step)
- 1On the official install page, select your operating system and follow the Flutter SDK setup. An SDK is a collection of files used to build an app.
- 2Follow the official Android setup page: install Android Studio and the Android SDK, then prepare a phone or emulator.
- 3Open a terminal and type flutter doctor. Follow its instructions for missing Android components. If requested, run flutter doctor --android-licenses and read the licenses.
- 4In a new working folder, type flutter create my_first_app, then cd my_first_app, then flutter run. Choose your Android device when asked.
Words to know
- Flutter
- A framework for building app interfaces using the Dart language.
- PATH
- The list of folders your computer searches when you type a command.
Android tools: choose what you need
Start with Android Studio for native Android apps, or Flutter and VS Code for Flutter projects. The other tools help with testing, finding errors, and saving code history.
- Android Developer Starter Guide
Not sure where to start? Follow this simple setup to build and test your first Android app.
- Android Studio — Download & Beginner Guide
The main workspace for building, running, and fixing Android apps. Start here if you are new.
- ADB / Android Platform Tools — Download & Guide
Connect an Android phone to your computer to test apps and check its connection status.
- Android Emulator — Virtual Phone Setup
Test an Android app on a virtual phone on your computer, even without a physical phone.
- Android Logcat — Find App Errors
Read your app’s activity diary to find out what happened before an error or sudden shutdown.
- Android Profiler — Check Slow Apps
Check whether your app uses too much processing power or memory while it runs.
- Android APK Analyzer — Inspect App Size
Look inside an APK or Android App Bundle to find which files make your app large.
- scrcpy — Mirror & Control Android on PC
Display and control your Android screen on a computer for app demonstrations and testing.
- Android USB Driver — Windows Phone Connection
Windows cannot find your test phone? Find the correct official USB driver for its brand.
- VS Code — Editor for Flutter & Android Projects
A lightweight code editor for Flutter and other app projects. Android build tools are still required.
- Git — Save Android Project History
Save a clear history of your code so you can compare changes and return to earlier versions.
- Postman — Test APIs for Android Apps
Test your backend’s response before connecting it to an Android app, using a simple request screen.