How do I download SDK components?

Launch the Android SDK and AVD Manager as described in the section above. Select Available Packages in the left panel. This will reveal all of the components that are currently available for download from the SDK repository. Select the component(s) you’d like to install and click Install Selected.

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Do I need to download SDK?

No, You don’t need to install everything . Install the “SDK Platform” for the Android versions you’ve set as minimum, target, and in-between the minimum & target. The Android SDK Extras are usually not required; but it is useful to be aware of them since they may be required depending on your use case.

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