A faster way to Android-SDK Installation in Windows - Tested in Windows XP and 7

As we all know that the installation of Android-SDK is easy, but make it ready to work consumes a lot of time (in hours) because Android-SDK Manager downloads a huge mass of packages and other files. Even it is not possible to make it worked for slow internet connection users.

The solution is here, if you have/find a PC with complete Android-SDK installation. You need to copy the listed folders from installation directory (eg. C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk) to the fresh installation folder:

  1. add-ons
  2. docs
  3. extras
  4. plateforms
  5. plateform-tools
  6. samples
  7. tools

Choose 'Yes' for any 'Folder or File Replace Warning!'

Now, you have done it...

It'll save your precious time and you will have to download only latest packages. The backup of the android installation directory is recommended for future use of these packages and other files.

Cheers!