Introduction

Android’s adaptability and open approach has made it a common operating system found in a wide range of devices. Android apps can run on devices ranging from smartphones to smartwatches and beyond. As you develop your Android app, you’ll want to see how the app runs on a specific device or a variety of devices you may not have physical access to. Or, perhaps you don’t have an Android device at all? Android Studio has you covered.

This lesson will unravel the intricacies of emulating Android devices in Android Studio. You can create many virtual devices with unique screen sizes and specifications. You’ll also see how to connect your physical device to Android Studio and seamlessly run your app on virtual and physical platforms. Understanding how to simulate diverse devices is essential to ensure that your apps deliver an optimal user experience across the vast Android ecosystem.

Your key objectives for this lesson are:

• Learn how to create a virtual device in Android Studio.
• Understand how to configure a device to be used for Android development.
• Learn to run an app on an Android Device.