Where can I set my Android SDK locations? - Xamarin (2024)

In Visual Studio, navigate to Tools > Options > Xamarin > AndroidSettings to view and set the Android SDK location:

The default location for each path is as follows:

• Java Development Kit Location:

  C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_131

• Android SDK Location:

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  C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk

• Android NDK Location:

  C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\AndroidNDK64\android-ndk-r13b

Note that the version number of the NDK may vary. For example, insteadof android-ndk-r13b, it could be an earlier version such asandroid-ndk-r10e.

To set the Android SDK location, enter the full path of the Android SDKdirectory into the Android SDK Location box. You can navigate tothe Android SDK location in File Explorer, copy the path from theaddress bar, and paste this path into the Android SDK Location box.For example, if your Android SDK location is atC:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk, clear the oldpath in the Android SDK Location box, paste in this path, and clickOK.