Download Android Studio Giraffe 2022.3.1 Patch 4 -

Jetpack Compose is the future of Android UI, and Giraffe treats it as such. The standout feature here is the evolution of Live Edit.

Previously, making UI changes required a full recomposition or a slow refresh. Giraffe introduced Live Edit to push code updates to the running emulator or device instantly. Patch 4 brings critical stability fixes to this feature.

If you already have Android Studio Giraffe 2022.3.1 (without patches) or Patch 1/2/3, you do NOT need a full reinstall. Use the built-in patcher:

Under the hood, Giraffe rides on the IntelliJ Platform 2022.3 release. This brings over two decades of JetBrains excellence into your Android workflow. You get improved code analysis, faster search indexing, and a refined UI that feels snappier. The "New UI" preview is also available here for those who want a cleaner, more modern interface.

This version supports:

Download Giraffe 2022.3.1 Patch 4 only if you need legacy compatibility or a rock-solid fallback.
For new development, go with Android Studio Iguana (2023.2.1) or later. Giraffe is a well-behaved workhorse — but it’s no longer the lead horse.

To download and install Android Studio Giraffe 2022.3.1 Patch 4, you must access the official Android Studio Download Archives since it is an older stable release. Download Guide

Visit the Archive: Go to the Android Studio download archives. Download Android Studio Giraffe 2022.3.1 Patch 4

Accept Terms: You must scroll to the bottom of the license agreement and click "I agree to the terms" to reveal the version list.

Locate the Version: Find the entry for "Android Studio Giraffe | 2022.3.1 Patch 4" (released November 16, 2023).

Select Your OS: Click the dropdown for that version and choose the installer for your operating system: Windows: .exe (installer) or .zip (no-install). macOS: .dmg (Intel or Apple chip). Linux: .tar.gz. Installation Steps

Windows: Run the downloaded .exe file. Follow the Setup Wizard, ensuring "Android Virtual Device" is checked if you need an emulator.

macOS: Open the .dmg and drag the Android Studio icon into the Applications folder.

Updating Existing Installation: If you already have a version of Giraffe installed, you can update directly via Help > Check for Updates (or Android Studio > Check for Updates on macOS). Key Features in this Patch

This patch (build 2022.3.1.22) focuses on stability and bug fixes: Jetpack Compose is the future of Android UI,

IntelliJ 2022.3 Upgrade: Includes the redesigned UI and improved Live Edit for Compose.

Build System: Official Kotlin DSL support for Gradle scripts.

Fixed Issues: Addresses specific bugs in the Android Gradle Plugin (e.g., version 8.1.4).

Are you looking to install this specific version for compatibility with an existing project, or Android Studio download archives - Android Developers