How to Install Flutter on Windows: Fast & Easy Setup for Mobile Development
Step 1: Download and Install Flutter SDK
- Download Flutter SDK
- Download the latest version of Flutter from the official website.
- Extract the ZIP File: Extract the downloaded ZIP file to
C:\srcdirectory. - Set Up Path:
- Add the
Flutter\binfolder to your system's PATH. - Search "Environment Variables" in the Windows search bar and open the system environment settings.
- Select the Path variable and edit it. Add a new line and enter
C:\src\flutter\bin.
- Add the
Step 2: Install Required Dependencies
- Install Git: Download Git
- Install Git as it is required for Flutter SDK updates.
- Install Android Studio: Download Android Studio
- Download and install Android Studio.
- To add Flutter and Dart plugins: Go to
File > Settings > Plugins, search for “Flutter” and “Dart” plugins, and install them. - SDK Manager: Download and install Android SDK and other necessary tools from the SDK Manager.
Step 3: Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
- Download Visual Studio Code
- Download and install VS Code.
- Install Flutter Plugin: In VS Code, go to the Extensions tab and search for Flutter and Dart plugins to install them.
- Verify Path Settings: Run the command
flutter doctorin the command line to verify that Flutter SDK is installed correctly.
Step 4: Enable Flutter Web
To enable Flutter SDK for web applications, enter the following commands in the command line:
flutter channel stable
flutter upgrade
flutter config --enable-web
You can now run your projects on the web platform.
Step 5: Set Up and Test Emulator
- Android Emulator: In Android Studio, open
AVD Managerand create a new virtual device. - Run
flutter devicesto list available devices, then useflutter runto start the project on the emulator.
Alternative Emulator: Genymotion
- Download Genymotion
- Genymotion can be used as an alternative to Android Emulator.
- After installing Genymotion, create a virtual device and run
flutter devicesto recognize the device.