Launch Android SDK manager - Tools directory doesn't exist? Mac

Go to this directory:

cd /adt-bundle-mac-x86_64-20131030/sdk/tools

and run:

./android

I recently encountered this issue, and figured I'd post on this for clarification or for anyone still encountering it.

It seems you have to be at the root of the /adt-bundle-mac-VERSION/sdkdirectory in order to execute the "android" command. I normally cd into the directory until I reach the location of the command, but in this case I encountered the same issue as the original poster.

You must use the tab key to the android command... ie...

locate your installation /adt-bundle-mac-x86_64-20131030/sdk hit TAB key /tools hit TAB key /android

instead of cd adt-bundle-mac-x86_64-20131030/ cd/sdk cd/tools android

If done properly the SDK manager should launch for you.

Hope this helps anybody out there.


You can launch the SDK Manager by using the GUI:

  • Launch Android Studio
  • Create a new blank project
  • In the toolbar, look for the icon with tooltip "SDK Manager"

SDK Manager button in toolbar