Create Your First Android App with Google AI Studio

Use Google AI Studio to create, preview, and improve your first Android app from a simple prompt.

Roadmap & Resources

Start a New Android App

Open Google AI Studio

Go to the Build section

Start a new app

Choose Android as the app type

Wait for the Android workspace to open

Choose an App Idea and Generate It

Choose a simple app idea

Customize the starter prompt

Starter Prompt

Create a simple Android app from the details you enter below.

Create a simple Android app called {{APP_NAME}}. The app idea is: {{APP_IDEA}} The app is made for: {{TARGET_USERS}} The app should include these main features: {{MAIN_FEATURES}} Design style: {{DESIGN_STYLE}} Main color: {{PRIMARY_COLOR}} Make the app clean, simple, and beginner-friendly. The layout should be easy to understand, with clear buttons, readable text, and a modern mobile app design. Organize the app into simple screens if needed, and make sure the experience feels natural on a phone screen. Do not make the app too complicated. Focus on creating a working first version that can be previewed, tested, and improved.

App Name

DailyFlow

App Idea

A simple habit tracker app that helps users build better daily routines.

Target Users

People who want to track their daily habits and stay consistent.

Main Features

Add habits, mark habits as completed, view today's progress, reset daily tasks, and see a simple progress summary.

Design Style

Primary Color

Copy the prompt into Google AI Studio

Generate the first version of the app

Preview the App in the Browser

Open the app preview

Test the main screens

Click the buttons and try the main features

Check how it looks on a phone screen

Note anything that needs improvement

Improve the App with Follow-Up Prompts

Improve the app design

Follow-Up Prompt 1 — Improve the Design

Improve the app design and make it look more modern, clean, and polished. Keep it simple and easy to use. Improve the spacing, typography, buttons, and overall mobile layout.

Fix layout issues

Follow-Up Prompt 2 — Fix Layout Issues

Review the app layout and fix any spacing, alignment, or screen overflow issues. Make sure the app looks good on a phone screen and feels easy to use.

Make it easier for beginners

Follow-Up Prompt 3 — Make It Beginner-Friendly

Make the app easier for first-time users. Improve the labels, button text, empty states, and short instructions inside the app so users understand what to do.

Make the app feel more complete

Follow-Up Prompt 4 — Make the App Feel Complete

Improve the app so it feels more complete and ready to test. Add any missing empty states, confirmation messages, or simple screens that make the user experience smoother.

Preview and test again

Test the App and Know the Limits

Test the app again in the browser preview

If available, test it on a real Android phone

Check the main features one more time

Write down anything that still needs improvement

Know that publishing is a separate step