Android emulator hangs forever at boot time

Question

Emulator started, but not booting further \"android\" flashing text.

Started by

Android/Sdk/emulator/emulator @Nexus_5X_API_25 -verbose

Answer 1

I've got this problem when I use hardware accelerated image. The solution that works for me, and may work for you is to create a new Virtual Device, and select "Software" under "Emulated Performance":