You might need to test your app on a virtual device using more than
just basic touch screen gestures and phone movements. For example, you might want to
simulate different locations or network conditions. This page covers advanced
emulator features and different ways to launch the emulator with Android
Studio.
The other pages in this section cover even more advanced ways to use the
emulator, which require you to use the terminal. These more specialized use cases are:
For most app developers, the
basic emulator navigation capabilities
and
the features on this page cover your testing needs. For a side-by-side
comparison of what you can do with the emulator depending on how you interact
with it, see
the emulator feature comparison
.
Limitations
The Android Emulator doesn't include virtual hardware for the following:
- Bluetooth
- NFC
- SD card insert/eject
- Device-attached headphones
- USB
The watch emulator for Wear OS doesn't provide the Overview (Recent Apps)
button, D-pad, or fingerprint sensor.