When it comes to developing apps for Android, having the right tools is essential. One such tool is the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) Manager, which allows you to manage your Android SDK packages from the comfort of your terminal. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install the Android SDK Manager on Ubuntu 18.04 using the terminal.

Before we begin, make sure that Java is installed on your machine. You can check if it's installed by running the command `java -version` in your terminal. If it's not installed, you can download and install it from the official Oracle website.

To download binaries from the terminal, run the command `wget`. This will allow you to access the Android Developers Website and download the necessary files. Once you have downloaded the files, follow the instructions below to install the Android SDK Manager.

First, update all packages on your system by running the command `sudo apt update`. Next, install the default JDK package using the command `sudo apt install default-jdk`.

With Java installed, you can now proceed to installing the Android SDK Tools package. This package includes the sdkmanager tool, which allows you to view, install, update, and uninstall available packages for the Android SDK.

To check if the installation was successful, run the command `java -version` again in your terminal. The output should look like this: `openjdk version '10.0.1'`. This indicates that Java has been installed correctly on your machine.

If you are already using Android Studio, you can manage your SDK packages from within the IDE instead of using the command line. However, for those who prefer to use the terminal, the sdkmanager tool is a convenient way to manage their SDK packages.

In conclusion, installing the Android SDK Manager on Ubuntu 18.04 is a straightforward process that requires Java and the Android SDK Tools package to be installed. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now be able to access and use the sdkmanager tool from your terminal.

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