Android Setup
Purpose: This setup is required to run the ReelEaseAI React Native app on Android devices or emulator.
Step 1: Download Android Studio
Go to official website and download: Download Android Studio
=> Install it like a normal software (Next → Next → Finish)
Step 2: Install Required SDK Components
After installing, open Android Studio
=> Click: More Actions → SDK Manager
SDK Platforms Tab: Select latest Android version (recommended: Android 13 or above)
SDK Tools Tab: Tick these options:
- Android SDK Build-Tools
- Android SDK Platform-Tools
- Android Emulator
- Intel x86 Emulator Accelerator (HAXM) (if available)
=> Click Apply → OK to install
Step 3: Set Environment Variables (IMPORTANT)
Open Environment Variables: Press Windows + S → Search Environment
Variables → Click Edit system environment variables
Add ANDROID_HOME: Click New System Variable:
Variable Name: ANDROID_HOMEVariable Value: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk
Add to PATH: Edit Path → Add:
%ANDROID_HOME%\platform-tools%ANDROID_HOME%\emulator
=> Click OK and save everything
Step 4: Verify Android Setup
Open terminal and run:
adb --version
=> If version shows → setup is correct
Step 5: Create Android Emulator
- Open Android Studio
- Click Device Manager → Click Create Device
- Select any phone (e.g., Pixel)
- Download system image (if not installed)
- Click Finish
=> Start emulator
Step 6: Run React Native App
Now run your project:
npx react-native run-android
Step 7: Run on Real Device (Optional)
- Enable Developer Options: Go to Settings → About Phone → Tap Build Number 7 times
- Enable USB Debugging: Go to Developer Options → Turn ON USB Debugging
Run command:
npx react-native run-android
Common
Checks: If app not running, use: npx react-native doctor to diagnose
issues.