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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Getting Started with Android Setting Up an Android Development Environment for Windows

Posted by Max Ungless
Max Ungless
8,838 Points

How do I get my AVD to run my app?

I am having trouble getting my AVD to actually RUN the app, it just presents me with a home screen for Android. I am running Windows 8.1 and using Android Studio.

Thanks to anyone who can help me!! Greatly appreciated!

2 Answers

Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points
Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points

Go into applications and then select your app from the App Drawer.

If this doesn't work then comment back here. Best of luck.

-Luke

Max Ungless
Max Ungless
8,838 Points

I can't find Applications!

Boris Vukobrat
Boris Vukobrat
4,248 Points
Boris Vukobrat
Boris Vukobrat
4,248 Points

Do you have your emulator listed in Android DDMS window in Android Studio (hover mouse bottom left > select Android)? Or if you prefer in Android Device Monitor (Toolbar > button next to Help)?

Try to restart everything, and run again your app.