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Android Build a Simple Android App (retired 2014) Getting Started with Android Android Setup and the Crystal Ball Project

Posted by David Scibetta
David Scibetta
2,275 Points

Re: Issue with AVD Manager Uploading Emulator

I'm running on a Macbook Pro and I can't seem to get the AVD emulator to load. I had Android44 load by itself in the AVD manager, and that didn't work. So I followed the instructions to make a Android442, and that isn't working either. I shows me the next screen so as to launch the emulator, but when I click launch, it shows the status bar as though it's loading, but then returns to the AVD manager screen as though I need to make my selection.

Anyone know what might be causing this?

1 Answer

Iskandar Fendi
Iskandar Fendi
5,700 Points
Iskandar Fendi
Iskandar Fendi
5,700 Points

Hi David,

I assume that you use ADT Bundle provided by Treehouse (562mB) or Maybe from Android Developer Site. (ADT Bundle). I also had somewhat similar to your issue but mine is my SDK didn't update properly. My assumption is there is something wrong with the Android ADT Bundle itself.

For your problem, I am thinking about two things:

  1. Go to your SDK Manager > Make sure your ARM is installed
  2. If it is, then there should be something wrong with ADT Bundle itself. Basically, what I did are Install Eclipse separately from Eclipse website (I install Kepler Version) and Install Android SDK Tools separately( Standalone, get for the existing IDE)

Then you can look it up online of how to install android in eclipse. It has something to do with Help > Install New Software > Then you add the URL Path https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/

And also use Windows > Preferences > to tell Eclipse where is your SDK Manager located

The SDK Standalone tools that you have downloaded from Android Developer Site will include AVD Manager.exe.

Hopefully, that solves your problem.