If you'd like to watch one of the course instructors complete the codelab, play the below video.

Note: If you need help to determine which kind of USB ports your computer and Android device have, and the corresponding cable that you need, see USB.

(Optional) A USB cable to connect your Android device to your computer through their USB ports.

An Android device, such as a phone or tablet running Lollipop or later.

An app project set up in Android Studio.

Android Studio downloaded and installed on your computer.

How to connect and run an app in Android Studio on a physical Android device.

How to enable your Android device to run apps from Android Studio.

Ability to open and adjust settings on your Android device.

Basic knowledge of how to use Android Studio.

Note that Android Studio gets updated and sometimes the UI changes so it is okay if your Android Studio looks a little different than what is shown on the screen. You can either connect your device with a cable or with Wi-Fi. In this codelab, you learn how to connect your app in Android Studio to your physical Android device.

Android visual studio