Android Studio is the official IDE for Android development, and includes everything you need to build Android apps.
This page lists new features and improvements in the latest version in the stable channel, Android Studio Ladybug. You can download it here or update to it inside Android Studio by clicking Help > Check for updates (Android Studio > Check for updates on macOS)
To see what's been fixed in this version of Android Studio, see the closed issues.
To view the release notes for older versions of Android Studio, see Past releases.
For early access to upcoming features and improvements, see the Preview builds of Android Studio.
If you encounter problems in Android Studio, check the Known issues or Troubleshoot page.
Android Gradle plugin and Android Studio compatibility
The Android Studio build system is based on Gradle, and the Android Gradle plugin (AGP) adds several features that are specific to building Android apps. The following table lists which version of AGP is required for each version of Android Studio.
| Android Studio version | Required AGP version |
|---|---|
| Ladybug | 2024.2.1 | 3.2-8.7 |
| Koala Feature Drop | 2024.1.2 | 3.2-8.6 |
| Koala | 2024.1.1 | 3.2-8.5 |
| Jellyfish | 2023.3.1 | 3.2-8.4 |
| Iguana | 2023.2.1 | 3.2-8.3 |
| Hedgehog | 2023.1.1 | 3.2-8.2 |
| Giraffe | 2022.3.1 | 3.2-8.1 |
| Flamingo | 2022.2.1 | 3.2-8.0 |
Older versions
| Android Studio version | Required AGP version |
|---|---|
| Electric Eel | 2022.1.1 | 3.2-7.4 |
| Dolphin | 2021.3.1 | 3.2-7.3 |
| Chipmunk | 2021.2.1 | 3.2-7.2 |
| Bumblebee | 2021.1.1 | 3.2-7.1 |
| Arctic Fox | 2020.3.1 | 3.1-7.0 |
For information on what’s new in the Android Gradle plugin, see the Android Gradle plugin release notes.
Minimum versions of tools for Android API level
There are minimum versions of Android Studio and AGP that support a specific API
level. Using lower versions of Android Studio or AGP than required by your
project's targetSdk or compileSdk could lead to unexpected issues. We
recommend using the latest preview version of Android Studio and AGP to work on
projects that target preview versions of the Android OS. You can
install
preview versions of Android Studio alongside a stable version.
The minimum versions of Android Studio and AGP are as follows:
| API level | Minimum Android Studio version | Minimum AGP version |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Koala Feature Drop | 2024.2.1 | 8.6.0 |
| 34 | Hedgehog | 2023.1.1 | 8.1.1 |
| 33 | Flamingo | 2022.2.1 | 7.2 |
The following are new features in Android Studio Ladybug.
IntelliJ 2024.2 platform updates
Android Studio Ladybug includes the IntelliJ 2024.2 platform release, which has many new features such as integrated K2 mode for improved Kotlin stability, enhanced IDE startup efficiency, simplified cron expression management, and more.
Support for Pixel 9 series devices
Android Studio and the latest Android Emulator now have device definitions for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, enabling you to validate your apps on these virtual devices to ensure they react correctly to a variety of screen sizes and device types. You should use API 35 with the Pixel 9 AVDs to ensure the best experience and access to the latest platform features.