--- title: "Andriod AVD only showing Andriod in the middle" description: "Andriod AVD only showing Andriod in the middle" author: "Anonymous User" published: 2016-01-13 updated: 2023-06-27 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/33869/andriod-avd-only-showing-andriod-in-the-middle category: "android" tags: ["android", "android emulator", "android sdk"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Andriod AVD only showing Andriod in the middle I am new with Andriod and following googles [android](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13046/10-reasons-why-i-prefer-android-vs-iphone-ios) [docs](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102493/explain-the-basics-of-google-docs-for-document-creation) and [managed](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/33928/what-is-managed-or-unmanaged-code-in-c-sharp) to [install](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12876/the-top-5-reasons-to-buy-and-install-a-tonneau-cover) everything with no problems. but whenever i try to run the HelloAndroid example the avd [launches](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2536/in-the-european-union-paypal-launches-its-cryptocurrency-offerings-with-luxembourg) but doesn't show anything.What's [wrong](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/48468/who-wrote-the-the-wrong-enemy-america-in-afghanistan-2001-2014-and-when) going on? ## Replies ### Reply by Aryan Kumar There are a few reasons why your Android AVD might only be showing "Android" in the middle. Here are some possible solutions: - **The AVD is not fully initialized.** It can take a few minutes for an AVD to initialize, so if you just created the AVD, it might not be ready yet. Give it some time and try again. - **The AVD is running out of memory.** If your AVD is running out of memory, it might not be able to display the entire screen. Try closing any other programs that you are running and see if that helps. - **The AVD is using a pre-release version of Android.** If you are using a pre-release version of Android, it might not be fully compatible with your emulator. Try using a different version of Android or updating your emulator. If you are still having problems, you can try searching for the error message on Google or contacting the Android support team. Here are some additional tips to help you troubleshoot your Android AVD: - **Check the AVD's settings.** Make sure that the AVD is configured to use the correct amount of memory and that it is running the correct version of Android. - **Update your emulator.** If you are using an older version of the emulator, it might not be compatible with your AVD. Try updating the emulator to the latest version. - **Clear the AVD's cache.** Sometimes, the AVD's cache can become corrupted, which can cause problems. To clear the cache, go to the AVD Manager and select the AVD that you are having problems with. Then, click the "Clear Cache" button. - **Recreate the AVD.** If you are still having problems, you can try recreating the AVD. To do this, go to the AVD Manager and select the AVD that you are having problems with. Then, click the "Delete" button. After the AVD is deleted, you can create a new one. ### Reply by Anonymous User As soon as you create an AVD it really does take a long time to initialize. On my less than year old Core2Duo 2.8 GHz running Win7x64 and 4Gb of RAM, initializing a 2.2 version took at least 5 to 10 minutes (if not longer). Once it starts initializing you can watch the logcat in the DDMS panel of eclipse and watch it unpack and install all of the apps in the emulator. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/33869/andriod-avd-only-showing-andriod-in-the-middle Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.