Create an Android Virtual Device (AVD)

You can create AVDs for:

• Automotive
• Desktop
• Phone
• Tablet
• TV
• Wear

To create a new AVD:

1. Go to Preferences > Devices.
2. Select Add > Android Device > Start Wizard.

   

3. In Name, give the AVD a name.
4. In Target ABI / API, select an Android system image architecture (ABI) and API level that you installed on the computer.
5. In Skin definition, select the AVD type, and then select one of the predefined AVD skins or Custom for a custom AVD skin.
6. In SD card size, set the size of the SD card for the AVD.
7. Select Override existing AVD name to overwrite an existing AVD with a new AVD using the same name (avdmanager -f option).
8. Select OK to create the AVD.

For more advanced options for creating a new AVD, use the command-line tool avdmanager or the Android Studio's native AVD Manager UI.