Android Studio Emulator

Official Android Virtual Device emulator for app development, testing, and CI validation.

Windows macOS Linux Publisher: Google Latest: AVD 35.x Updated: 2026-01-10

Top Strength: Most complete API-level test coverage Main Limitation: High hardware demand compared to casual emulators Best For: Developers

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Quick Start

Step 1: Choose Build

Pick stable/beta/legacy build from our versioned download hub.

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Step 2: Check Changes

Review release notes and known regressions before installing.

Open Changelog

Step 3: Configure

Use recommended settings and compatibility checks for your use case.

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Story, About, and Visual Walkthrough

Publisher: Google

Official Android Virtual Device emulator for app development, testing, and CI validation.

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Download & Version Hub

Download current and older builds from our maintained listing.

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Requirements

Min CPU Cores: 4
Min RAM: 8.0 GB
Recommended RAM: 16.0 GB
Storage: 16.0 GB
Virtualization: Required

Capabilities

ADB Automation

Android Versions: API-level images via SDK Manager

Scores

Gaming 42 Dev 95 Business 90 Stability 88

Last Verified: 2026-02-17

Version History

Version	Release Date	Highlights	Release Notes
AVD 35.x	2026-01-10	Android 15 image support and emulator speedups	Open
AVD 34.x	2025-06-15	Graphics fixes and virtualization updates	Open

Download Manifest by Major Version

Major	Version	Variant	Architecture	Download	Changelog
	AVD 35.x	Stable	x64	Download	Open
	AVD 34.x	Stable	x64	Download	Open

Recommended Versions by Platform & Use Case

Host OS	Use Case	Version	Variant	Architecture	Download
Windows	Gaming	AVD 35.x	Stable	x64	Open
Windows	Development	AVD 35.x	Stable	x64	Open
macOS	Gaming	AVD 35.x	Stable	x64	Open
macOS	Development	AVD 35.x	Stable	x64	Open
Linux	Development	AVD 35.x	Stable	x64	Open
Linux	Testing	AVD 35.x	Stable	x64	Open

Pros

Most complete API-level test coverage
Best fit for app development and CI

Cons

High hardware demand compared to casual emulators

Guides, FAQs, and Known Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Android Studio Emulator: What are the minimum system requirements?

Android Studio Emulator typically runs best with at least 4 CPU cores, 8 GB minimum RAM (16 GB recommended), and 16 GB free storage.

Supported host platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux. Virtualization requirement: required. Supported host architecture profile: x86_64, ARM64.

AVD 35.x, AVD 34.x Verified 2026-02-16 Open FAQ

Android Studio Emulator: Which versions are available and which one should I use?

Known Android Studio Emulator versions in this repository include: AVD 35.x, AVD 34.x. For most users, start with the latest stable release unless a specific game/app requires an older branch.

Use the Downloads and Changelog pages to compare release branches, variant channels, and compatibility notes before switching versions.

AVD 35.x, AVD 34.x Verified 2026-02-16 Open FAQ

Deep Dive

The Android Studio emulator is the canonical environment for Android app testing across API levels and device profiles.

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Research Sources & Resources

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Validation & Assurance

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