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Android NDK

The Android NDK is a toolset that lets you implement parts of your app in native code, using languages such as C and C++.

Version 27.2.12479018 · by Google

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Official site: developer.android.com

About Android NDK

The Native Development Kit (NDK) is a set of tools that allows you to use C and C++ code with Android, and provides platform libraries you can use to manage native activities and access physical device components, such as sensors and touch input. The NDK may not be appropriate for most novice Android programmers who need to use only Java code and framework APIs to develop their apps. However, the NDK can be useful for cases in which you need to do one or more of the following:

* Squeeze extra performance out of a device to achieve low latency or run computationally intensive applications, such as games or physics simulations.

* Reuse your own or other developers' C or C++ libraries.

### Package Specific

#### Package Parameters

The following package parameters can be set:

* `/InstallationPath:` - Where to install the package to - defaults to "`$env:SystemDrive\Android\`"

To pass parameters, use `--params "''"` (e.g. `choco install packageID [other options] --params="'/ITEM:value /ITEM2:value2 /FLAG_BOOLEAN'"`).

To have choco remember parameters on upgrade, be sure to set `choco feature enable -n=useRememberedArgumentsForUpgrades`.

How to install Android NDK

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install android-ndk
  4. Open Android NDK once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Android NDK free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to developer.android.com, the developer's official site, where Android NDK is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Android NDK?

The version listed here is 27.2.12479018, published /Date(1734. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Android NDK from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install android-ndk. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Android NDK safe?

Android NDK downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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