Android Studio 4.0.1 Download ((install)) -
Android Studio 4.0.1, released in July 2020, is a minor update primarily focused on supporting package visibility changes introduced in Android 11. While it is no longer the latest version, it remains available through the Android Studio Download Archives for developers needing a specific historical environment. Download Instructions To download version 4.0.1 specifically:
- Do not uninstall 4.0.1 first – install newer version side-by-side.
- Import settings from previous installation.
- Update Gradle and project dependencies gradually.
Do NOT upgrade the project’s Gradle files manually if the project must stay on 4.0.1 for production support. android studio 4.0.1 download
Linux Installation (Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora)
- Extract the tar.gz:
tar -xzf android-studio-ide-193.6626763-linux.tar.gzinto~/android-studio-4.0.1 - Run the launcher script:
cd ~/android-studio-4.0.1/bin/ && ./studio.sh - Desktop entry: Tools → Create Desktop Entry from within Android Studio.
Feature: Android Studio 4.0.1 — Key Improvements and Fixes
- Bug fixes and stability improvements: Patch update addressing crashes and UI glitches found in 4.0.0, improving overall IDE reliability.
- Gradle and build tools compatibility: Updated compatibility with recent Gradle plugin versions to reduce build errors and improve incremental builds.
- Kotlin tooling updates: Minor fixes to Kotlin plugin integration (code completion, refactorings) for smoother Kotlin development.
- Layout Editor and Design tools fixes: Resolved layout rendering and preview issues; improved stability when editing complex layouts.
- Memory and performance optimizations: Reduced memory leaks and improved responsiveness of the IDE under typical workloads.
- Android Emulator and device tooling fixes: Patches for emulator stability and device connection reliability.
- Code editor and inspections: Small fixes to lint, inspections, and code analysis to reduce false positives and improve suggestions.
- Project sync improvements: More reliable project sync behavior after dependency or Gradle changes.