How to Install Flutter on Windows 11 | Android Studio (2025)

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Want to install **Flutter** on **Windows 11** and set it up with **Android Studio**? 🚀 This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through **installing Flutter**, **configuring environment variables**, **setting up Android Studio**, and **running your first Flutter app** on an emulator or a real device. By the end of this video, you’ll have a **fully functional Flutter development environment** on Windows 11! 💻🔥 --- ### **🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:** ✅ How to **download and install Flutter** on Windows 11 ✅ How to **set up Android Studio** for Flutter development ✅ How to **configure Flutter environment variables** ✅ How to **install Flutter and Dart plugins in Android Studio** ✅ How to **create and run your first Flutter project** --- ## **1️⃣ System Requirements for Flutter on Windows 11** Before you start, make sure your system meets the following requirements: ✔ **Windows 11 (64-bit)** ✔ **At least 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)** ✔ **10GB+ free disk space** ✔ **Git installed** (Required for Flutter) - [Download Git]( --- ## **2️⃣ Download and Install Flutter SDK** ### ✅ **Step 1: Download Flutter SDK** 1. Go to the **Flutter official website**: 🔗 [ 2. Download the **Flutter SDK (Windows version, .zip file)**. ### ✅ **Step 2: Extract the Flutter SDK** 1. Extract the ZIP file to a **suitable location** (e.g., `C:\flutter`). 2. Ensure the extracted folder **does not have spaces or special characters in the path**. --- ## **3️⃣ Set Up Flutter Environment Variables** ### ✅ **Step 1: Add Flutter to System PATH** 1. Search for **"Environment Variables"** in Windows and open it. 2. Under **System Variables**, select **Path** and click **Edit**. 3. Click **New** and add the following path: ``` C:\flutter\bin ``` 4. Click **OK** to save the changes. ### ✅ **Step 2: Verify Flutter Installation** 1. Open **Command Prompt (cmd)** or **PowerShell**. 2. Run the following command: ```bash flutter doctor ``` 3. If you see warnings about missing dependencies (like Android Studio), don’t worry—we’ll fix them next! --- ## **4️⃣ Install Android Studio for Flutter Development** ### ✅ **Step 1: Download and Install Android Studio** 1. Download **Android Studio** from the official website: 🔗 [ 2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Choose the **Standard Installation** option. --- ### ✅ **Step 2: Install Flutter and Dart Plugins in Android Studio** 1. Open **Android Studio**. 2. Go to **File → Settings → Plugins**. 3. Search for **Flutter** and click **Install**. 4. The Dart plugin will install automatically. 5. Restart **Android Studio**. --- ## **5️⃣ Set Up an Android Emulator or Connect a Physical Device** ### **Option 1: Set Up an Android Emulator** 1. Open **Android Studio**. 2. Go to **Tools → Device Manager**. 3. Click **Create Virtual Device**. 4. Choose a device (e.g., **Pixel 6, Pixel 4**). 5. Select a **System Image** (e.g., **Android 13 (Tiramisu)**). 6. Click **Finish** and **Start** the emulator. ### **Option 2: Connect a Physical Android Device** 1. Enable **Developer Options** on your phone: - Go to **Settings → About Phone**. - Tap **Build Number** **7 times** to enable Developer Mode. 2. Enable **USB Debugging** in **Developer Options**. 3. Connect your phone to the PC via USB. 4. Run the following command to check if your device is recognized: ```bash flutter devices ``` 5. If your device is listed, you're good to go! ✅ --- ## **6️⃣ Run Your First Flutter App** ### ✅ **Step 1: Create a New Flutter Project** 1. Open **Android Studio**. 2. Click **"New Flutter Project"**. 3. Select **"Flutter Application"** and click **Next**. 4. Choose your project location and click **Finish**. ### ✅ **Step 2: Run the App** 1. Open the `main.dart` file inside the `lib` folder. 2. Click on **Run** ▶️ to start the app on the emulator or connected device. 3. If everything is set up correctly, you will see a **Flutter demo app** running! 🎉 --- ## **7️⃣ Troubleshooting Common Issues** **🚨 'flutter' is not recognized as an internal or external command** ✔ Ensure Flutter is added to the **PATH environment variable** (`C:\flutter\bin`). **🚨 Flutter doctor shows missing Android Studio or SDK** ✔ Open **Android Studio → Settings → Appearance & Behavior → System Settings → Android SDK**. ✔ Ensure the **SDK path is set correctly** (`C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk`). 📌 **Hashtags:** #Flutter #FlutterSetup #AndroidStudio #FlutterDevelopment #Windows11 #Dart #MobileAppDevelopment #FlutterTutorial #VSCode #AndroidEmulator