How to configure the Android Emulator to show onscreen buttons like the new Galaxy Nexus?

Question

I would like to convert/adapt my application to Android 4.0. To do so I plan to use the ActionBar on devices that support it. All Android version >= 3.0 do so. Furthermore devi

Answer 1

If your application includes functionality that would respond to a menu button, the menu button will be added to the black bottom bar.

If you are having trouble seeing this in the emulator, you can do a bit of a workaround by setting it to a tablet resolution (I use 1280x800) and observing your menu button behavior there, as it should be the same as on the phone version.