How to update Android Studio automatically?

Question

I need to Update Android Studio, to the 0.9.9 version, but when I press "Download" (On the update info dialog box) it sends me here:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Isn't there a way to make the update happen automatically, because I don't even know how to update it manually.

Also, in the dialog, there is this recommendation:

To configure automatic update settings, see the Updates dialog of your IDE Settings.

The word "Updates" is a link, but it doesn't work.

Answer 1

For this task, I recommend using Android Studio IDE and choose the automatic installation program, and not the compressed file.

1. On the top menu, select Help -> Check for Update...
2. Upon the updates dialog below, select Updates link to configure your IDE settings.

3. For checking updates, my suggestion is to select the Dev channel. I

don't recommend Beta or Canary

channel which is the unstable version and they are not automatic installation, instead a zip file is provided in that case.

4. When finished with the configuration, select Update and Restart for downloading the installation EXE.
5. Run the installation.

Warning: Among different version of Android Studio, the steps may be different. But hopefully you get the idea, as I try to be clear on my intentions.

Extra info: If you want, check for Android Studio updates @ Android Tools Project Site - Recent Builds. This web page seems to be more accurate than other Android pages about tool updates.

Answer 2

The simplest way to update is as follows:

1. Go to the start screen for Android Studio. If it automatically opens a project when you open it, close that project (not exit).

2. At the bottom there will be a check for updates link which you can use to update to the latest version.

Answer 3

There's not always an updater between versions, depending on the version you're starting from and what you're updating to. If that happens, download the full installer and reinstall Android Studio.