For Android Studio to recognize manually downloaded components, they must be placed in a specific directory structure, typically under %LocalAppData%\Android\Sdk on Windows. Download the Android SDK components for offline install

: Advanced users can manually parse official repository XML files to find direct download links for specific API levels (e.g., Android 13 or 14). Phase 2: Manual Installation & Directory Structure

To set up Android Studio without an active connection during installation, you must first obtain the following core packages from the official Android Studio downloads page :

: Crucial for managing other components. These are found under the "Command line tools only" section.

: Available as an executable installer (.exe) or a portable ZIP package.