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:\src directory.
• Set Up Path:
  • Add the Flutter\bin folder 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.

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 doctor in 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 Manager and create a new virtual device.
• Run flutter devices to list available devices, then use flutter run to 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 devices to recognize the device.

Useful Links

• Official Flutter Documentation
• Download Android Studio
• Download Genymotion

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