While making my next post on Android development, I came across a query about the minimum specs needed in a PC/laptop for running Android Studio - the software on which you do all android development.
Android Studio is the official and recommended integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development, maintained by Google.
So, if you are very new to Android development and are still struggling with this issue, this short post is for removing your doubts.
1. You need a 64-bit computer, which must have at least Windows 8 version. It is better to have Windows 10 or 11. You can run Android Studio on an equivalent Linux, macOS (10.14 Mojave), or ChromeOS device, but going for a higher configuration will serve you better when you start developing complex apps.
2. You will need CPU that can run Windows Hypervisor. That means minimum 2nd Generation Intel Core or AMD CPU of same power. But, to avoid the emulator not working properly, have a device that has at least i5 7th Generation or AMD Ryzen 5.
3. RAM: Though the program will run on 4 GB RAM, I advise that you have at least 8 GB RAM, because 4GB RAM might lead to computer lagging or hanging, especially during builds or running emulators. I have seen Android Studio sometimes take massive amounts of memory causing system to lag even with 8 GB RAM. In general, more the RAM, the better.
4. Disk space: Android team says, you must have at least 8 GB free disk space. I will recommend a computer with SSD and much more storage space free (say, 50 GB). Generally, most of the PCs/laptops in the market meet this requirement.
5. Screen Resolution: It is recommended to have minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800 for a smooth experience.
6. In addition, you must have broadband connectivity for downloading components as well as running the software. Most of the dependencies like libraries are downloaded during initial setup from remote server like maven so having internet connectivity is a must,
In short, a good configuration, in which the software runs smoothly, will be a mid-range modern computer of 64-bit architecture, i5 CPU 7th generator or above, 8GB RAM and 50GB free storage space on SSD disk.
Hope this clears your doubts about system requirements for smoothly running Android Studio on your device.
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