Install React Native on Windows WITHOUT Android Studio (Full Setup 2026)
Install React Native on Windows WITHOUT Android Studio (Full Setup 2026)
In this video, I show you how to install React Native on Windows using the lightweight Command Line Tools to save 20GB of disk space.
COMMANDS -
node -v
sdkmanager --sdk_root=C:\Android "platform-tools" "platforms;android-36" "build-tools;36.0.0"
npx @react-native-community/cli init MyNewApp
cd MyNewApp
npm run android
REQUIRED DOWNLOADS -
Node.js (LTS): https://nodejs.org/en/download/current
Java JDK 17 : https://www.oracle.com/java/technolog...
Android Command Line Tools: https://developer.android.com/studio
TIMESTAMPS -
00:00 - Intro
00:08 - Installing Node.js
01:07 - Installing Java JDK 17
02:38 - Android Command Line Tools Setup
07:03 - Create & Run App
08:20 - Final Result
08:46 - Thanks for watching
#ReactNative #AndroidDev #WebDev #Coding #NoAndroidStudio
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS GUIDE -
How to install React Native on Windows 10/11
Run React Native app on your android device
React Native Environment Setup without Android Studio
Install Android SDK Command Line Tools only
How to set ANDROID_HOME environment variable
React Native CLI setup for beginners 2026
Run React Native app on physical Android device
Fix sdkmanager not found error
Lightweight Android development setup (Save 20GB)
React Native "No Android Studio" tutorial
Manual Android SDK installation Windows