Creating Android Virtual Devices (AVDs)

Surya Prakash PandeySurya Prakash Pandey March 18, 2025

Creating Android Virtual Devices (AVDs)

Creating Android Virtual Devices (AVDs) is an essential step for testing and developing Android applications. AVDs allow you to emulate different Android devices and configurations on your computer. Below is a step-by-step guide to creating an AVD using Android Studio:

Step 1: Open Android Studio

  1. Launch Android Studio on your computer.
  2. Ensure you have the latest version of Android Studio installed. You can check for updates by navigating to:

  • Help > Check for Updates (on Windows/Linux).
  • Android Studio > Check for Updates (on macOS).

Step 2: Open the AVD Manager

  1. In Android Studio, go to Tools > Device Manager.
  2. Click on Create Device to start setting up a new AVD.
  3. To open the new Device Manager, do one of the following:
  • From the Android Studio Welcome screen, select More Actions > Virtual Device Manager.
  • After opening a project, select View > Tool Windows > Device Manager from the main menu bar, then click the +, and then click Create Virtual Device.

Step 3: Select a Hardware Profile

  1. In the Select Hardware window, choose a device definition that matches the type of device you want to emulate (e.g., Pixel, Nexus, or a custom device).
  2. Click Next.

Step 4: Choose a System Image

    1. Select the Android version (system image) you want to emulate. You can choose from:

  • Recommended: Stable versions of Android.
  • x86 Images: Faster emulation on Intel/AMD processors.
  • ARM Images: For ARM-based systems (slower but compatible with all CPUs).
  • Other Images: Older or less common versions of Android.

    2. If the desired system image is not installed, click the Download link next to it.
    3. Click Next.

Step 5: Configure the AVD

1. Give your AVD a name (e.g., Pixel_4_API_30).

2. Adjust the following settings as needed:

  • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape.

  • RAM Size: Allocate memory for the emulator (default is usually fine).
  • Internal Storage: Set the storage size for the virtual device.
  • SD Card: Optional, for emulating external storage.
  • Enable Device Frame: Adds a visual frame around the emulator.
  • Advanced Settings: Configure camera, network, and other options.
3. Click Finish.

Step 6: Launch the AVD

  • After creating the AVD, it will appear in the Device Manager.

  • Select the AVD and click the Play button to start the emulator.

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