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# Python for Android
These instructions are only needed if you're planning to compile Python for
Android yourself. Most users should *not* need to do this. If you're looking to
use Python on Android, one of the following tools will provide a much more
approachable user experience:
* [Briefcase](https://briefcase.readthedocs.io), from the BeeWare project
* [Buildozer](https://buildozer.readthedocs.io), from the Kivy project
* [Chaquopy](https://chaquo.com/chaquopy/)
Android yourself. Most users should *not* need to do this. Instead, use one of
the tools listed in `Doc/using/android.rst`, which will provide a much easier
experience.
## Prerequisites
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The test suite can usually be run on a device with 2 GB of RAM, though for some
configurations or test orders you may need to increase this. As of Android
Studio Koala, 2 GB is the default for all emulators, although the user interface
may indicate otherwise. The effective setting is `hw.ramSize` in
~/.android/avd/*.avd/hardware-qemu.ini, whereas Android Studio displays the
value from config.ini. Changing the value in Android Studio will update both of
these files.
may indicate otherwise. Locate the emulator's directory under `~/.android/avd`,
and find `hw.ramSize` in both config.ini and hardware-qemu.ini. Either set these
manually to the same value, or use the Android Studio Device Manager, which will
update both files.
Before running the test suite, follow the instructions in the previous section
to build the architecture you want to test. Then run the test script in one of
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repository's `Lib` directory will be picked up immediately. Changes in C files,
and architecture-specific files such as sysconfigdata, will not take effect
until you re-run `android.py make-host` or `build`.
## Using in your own app
See `Doc/using/android.rst`.