---
title: "How to create an Emulator in Android"  
description: "An Android Virtual Device (AVD) is an emulator configuration that lets you model an actual device by defining hardware and software options to be emul"  
author: "Manoj Pandey"  
published: 2015-04-17  
updated: 2020-03-04  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1728/how-to-create-an-emulator-in-android  
category: "android"  
tags: ["android", "android emulator"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How to create an Emulator in Android

An Android Virtual Device (AVD) is an emulator [configuration](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13112/setting-up-the-perfect-configuration-for-your-work-computer) that lets you model an actual device by defining hardware and [software options](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113545/what-are-the-best-salon-software-options-for-small-businesses) to be emulated by the Android Emulator.\

The Android SDK includes a virtual [mobile device](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12967/portable-reporting-systems-and-mobile-device-management) emulator that runs on [your computer](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13023/choosing-the-best-power-cord-for-your-computer-a-layman-s-guide). The emulator lets you [prototype](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2386/every-detail-regarding-twitter-leak-of-xiaomi-outfolding-smartphone-prototype), develop and test Android [applications](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12847/how-to-choose-the-right-ethernet-cable-for-industrial-applications) without using a physical device.

In emulator you can check your UI([User Interface](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/302016/what-is-user-interface-and-what-are-its-benefits)), [functionality](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/136/using-watermark-functionality-in-textbox-by-jquery) but many applications not supported by emulator. For example GPS, Phone Calling etc.

##### Use below steps to create an emulator in eclipse

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1. Go to the Window menu and choose Android Virtual Device Manager

![How to create an Emulator in Android](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/a2e2428a-8960-4397-bba7-1195a20907b5/images/8ffb4d17-1f4a-4900-9077-aa1a7c3cf1ec.png)

**2.** If you are beginner user or first android application user then create a new avd from click in New button

![How to create an Emulator in Android](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/a2e2428a-8960-4397-bba7-1195a20907b5/images/ddea4fb6-87c9-4d7c-826a-61ea92f59c75.png)

**3.** Now fill all [requirement](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85169/becoming-an-influencer-requirement-of-skills-and-knowledge) and click Ok button.

![How to create an Emulator in Android](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/a2e2428a-8960-4397-bba7-1195a20907b5/images/32b0a437-719b-4458-8d8b-ebf3571de744.png)

**4.** Choose your device name and launch your emulator.

![How to create an Emulator in Android](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/a2e2428a-8960-4397-bba7-1195a20907b5/images/ca46d23c-22d7-4f13-be17-2d1873931529.png)

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