While historical versions often used .tar.bz2 , modern NDK releases primarily use .zip for Windows/Linux and .dmg or .zip for macOS. Official DMG (Notarized) — Recommended for general use.
To download the Android NDK for hosts (e.g., Apple Silicon Macs or AArch64 Linux), you can use direct links or the sdkmanager command-line tool. 1. Direct Download Links (Current Version) Download ndk arm64 tar
The most reliable way to manage NDK versions is through the sdkmanager tool included in the Android Command Line Tools . sdkmanager --list | grep ndk Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Install a specific version: sdkmanager --install "ndk;27.2.12479018" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard While historical versions often used
Darwin ZIP (Unnotarized) — Useful for CI/CD workflows using curl . Copied to clipboard Install a specific version: sdkmanager
Google does not officially distribute a standalone NDK host binary for ARM64 Linux at this time. However, unofficial community builds are often available on GitHub for those building on AArch64 hardware. 2. Command Line Download ( sdkmanager )
For a GUI-based approach, you can install the NDK through Android Studio : Go to > SDK Manager . Select the SDK Tools tab. Check NDK (Side by side) and click Apply .