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How to change an Android SDK path

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Boemo Mmopelwa
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1,428
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Summary

The Android SDK (Software Development Kit) is a collection of tools that enable developers to build Android applications and includes features such as a debugger, libraries, emulator, and sample code. Installing or updating the SDK may require changing its installation path, which can be done through the Android SDK Manager in Android Studio Chipmunk, a development environment specifically designed for Android development. The article provides a step-by-step guide to changing the SDK path, highlighting reasons for doing so, such as installing updated SDK versions or freeing up system space. It also discusses best practices for choosing SDK locations, advising against network drives, system drives, or locations requiring administrative access due to potential performance issues or data loss. Additionally, the article introduces LogRocket, a monitoring solution for Android apps that helps developers identify and prioritize issues, offering product analytics and error tracking to improve user experience.