Android SDK Manager - Do you need to install all android platforms?

Question

I just recently downloaded the Android SDK. Downloading all the packages in the SDK Manager will take way too much time. So I\'m wondering whether I should deselect all the plat

Answer 1

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.

Examples:

Target API 23, Minimum API 23

• Only need to install SDK Platform for API 23

Target API 23, Minimum API 15

• Need to install SDK Platforms for API 15 To 23

Extras

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.