TidyMacThe Android SDK folder holds platforms, build tools and system images for emulators. System images are the big part, 1–4 GB each. Remove the ones you don’t use from Android Studio’s SDK Manager rather than deleting folders, so Studio stays consistent.
Location: ~/Library/Android/sdk
What’s inside
- system-images for emulators
- platforms and build-tools
- emulator and platform-tools
The right way
In Android Studio, open Settings › Languages & Frameworks › Android SDK, untick system images and platforms you don't need, and apply. Delete unused virtual devices in Device Manager; their data lives in ~/.android/avd.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I delete Android/sdk?
Your choice: You downloaded this on purpose. Remove it if you don’t use it; you can download it again. The Android SDK folder holds platforms, build tools and system images for emulators. System images are the big part, 1–4 GB each. Remove the ones you don’t use from Android Studio’s SDK Manager rather than deleting folders, so Studio stays consistent.
Where is Android/sdk on my Mac?
~/Library/Android/sdk. In Finder choose Go › Go to Folder and paste the path.
How big does Android/sdk get?
Usually 5 – 60 GB.