Postman — Test APIs for Android Apps
Test your backend’s response before connecting it to an Android app, using a simple request screen.
Beginner guide · official links · software runs on your computer
Download & quick guide for beginners
Before downloading, check whether your computer uses Windows, macOS, or Linux. The button opens the official page, where you can choose the right installer. ToolsKo does not install the software for you.
- 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 Postman desktop app and an API address you are allowed to test. Free and paid options exist; follow the current official account prompts.
- How do you know it works?
- A response status and body appear, such as 200 OK and JSON data.
- If something goes wrong
- If the response is wrong, check the URL, request method, and authentication against your API documentation. A request that works in Postman may still need separate Android network configuration.
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 download page, choose the desktop app for your computer. The CLI is not needed for this guide. Install and open the app.
- 2Create a new HTTP request, choose GET, and enter https://postman-echo.com/get?hello=android for a demonstration.
- 3Press Send. Check the response status and body; the demonstration should return hello with the value android.
- 4Once the demonstration makes sense, try your own test API using its documentation. Use test credentials and do not share or publish requests containing private tokens.
Words to know
- API
- A way for an app to request or send information to another system.
- GET
- A request method used to retrieve information.
- JSON
- A common text format for data exchanged by APIs.
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.
- Flutter — Android App Setup for Beginners
Build Android apps with Flutter, a framework that also supports other platforms.
- 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.