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Android Studio 4.2 discharged to steady channel

 

Android Studio 4.2 is now available in the stable release channel. Read the blog for detailed information on what’s new, including a new tool to help migrate your project to the latest Android Gradle Plugin version. We’ve also enhanced lots of stuff such as Database Inspector, System Trace, SafeArgs support, Apply Changes, and the new project wizard. As always, download here and file issues here.
 
 
 
 
 

Hilt is stable and ready for production

 

 
 
 
 
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