10 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
When developing Android applications, comparing APK sizes between different builds is a common task. The APK Analyzer tool in Android Studio is a popular choice for this, but many developers prefer command-line solutions for automation purposes. If you’ve encountered the error “‘apkanalyzer’ is not recognized as an internal or external command,” here’s how to resolve it effectively.
Understanding the Problem
The error occurs when the command-line interface cannot recognize the apkanalyzer command. This is often due to incorrect configuration of the Android SDK environment paths or missing command-line tools.
Solution Steps
1. Enable Android SDK Command-line Tools
First, ensure that the Android SDK Command-line tools are installed. You can enable these tools through Android Studio by navigating to:
- Open Android Studio.
- Go to File > Settings (or Android Studio > Preferences on macOS).
- Select Appearance & Behavior > System Settings > Android SDK.
- Under the SDK Tools tab, check Android SDK Command-line Tools and apply the changes.
2. Configure System Path
Next, configure your system’s PATH variable to include the directory containing the apkanalyzer executable. On a Windows machine, add the following paths:
C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\toolsC:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\tools\binC:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\cmdline-tools\latestC:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\cmdline-tools\latest\bin
For Unix-based systems, ensure the corresponding paths are added to your ~/.bash_profile or ~/.zshrc.
Alternative Solutions
If configuring the environment doesn’t resolve the issue, you can create a custom batch script to run apkanalyzer as a workaround. This involves converting the Unix shell script to a Windows batch script, ensuring the correct APP_HOME and CLASSPATH are set.
For detailed instructions, consider reviewing our comprehensive guide on setting up command-line tools in our documentation section.
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