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Prerequisites

Installing Android Studio

Step 1: Update Your System

Step 2: Install Android Studio

Step 3: Verify Installation

Initial Android Studio Configuration

Step 1: Complete the Setup Wizard

Step 2: Create a Test Project

React Native/Expo Specific Setup

Critical: Fix the Launch Script

Method 1: Modify Desktop Entry

Method 2: Launch from Terminal

Understanding the Node.js Integration

Environment Variables Configuration

Set Up JAVA_HOME and ANDROID_HOME

Apply the Changes

Verify SDK Installation

Debugging and Development Tools

Android Studio's Built-in Tools

1. Logcat Tool Window

2. App Inspection Tool

3. Device File Explorer

Additional Development Tools

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: "Autolinking is not set up in settings.gradle"

Issue 2: Gradle Sync Failures

Issue 3: Emulator Performance Issues

Best Practices

1. Project Structure

2. Autolinking Configuration

3. Development Workflow

4. Version Management

Troubleshooting Checklist

Conclusion