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Android Studio is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .

Official IDE for Android app development with emulator, layout editor, and code analysis

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Partially blocked in Syria. A community report in February 2026 showed that the Android Studio website opens but plugin downloads are blocked from Syrian connections. A community volunteer emailed Google's cloud compliance team that same month asking it to review the policy and remove the restriction now that sanctions are lifted. No resolution yet.

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A community volunteer emailed Google's cloud compliance team at google-cloud-compliance@google.com requesting that Android Studio restrictions on Syria be removed. The email informed Google that Syria is no longer subject to US or EU economic sanctions and requested a policy review to allow Syrian d...

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Google can change that.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Android Studio has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Android Studio directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.