: Allows you to use existing C/C++ libraries without rewriting them in Java/Kotlin.
: Google does not officially distribute the NDK as a .tar or .tar.gz file. If you are downloading a .tar version, it is likely a third-party mirror , a custom build (like for specific Linux distros), or an older legacy archive. ✅ Pros of Using Native Code (NDK) Download ndk tar
unzip android-ndk-rXX-linux.zip tar -cvzf android-ndk-rXX.tar.gz android-ndk-rXX/ Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard : Allows you to use existing C/C++ libraries