Run Android studio emulator on AMD processor

Question

Android newbie. My processor is AMD, not Intel, so I can\'t open the emulator in Android studio.

This answer has the comment: \'You can run the ARM (non Intel) emul

Answer 1

Windows 10 home version with latest android studio (Nov/2019):

1. Enable virtualization from BIOS. If you have a laptop, google how to access the BIOS.

2. Enable via Windows Features: "Windows Hypervisor Platform". Restart. No need for Hyper-V and Win10 Pro.

Done. Open Android Studio, the annoying warning is gone, emulator starts just fine.

Answer 2

Alright, first of all, open your Android SDK Manager: Tools -> Android -> SDK Manager, then chose any platform/package you want to download, expand it and select ARM EABI v7a System Image or ARM 64 v8a System Image then install.

After that, open Android AVD Manager: Tools -> Android -> AVD Manager and create an emulator. You may chose from existing or create your own.

For better results, you may need to restart Android Studio.

[UPDATE]

Thanks to @bjornredemption for his clue.

As per Google's latest documentation for Android Emulator v29+ Navigate to Tools -> Android -> SDK Manager then select the "SDK Tools" tab and tick this option:

Android Emulator Hypervisor Driver for AMD Processors

Then click Apply to download then use it for your emulator.

Answer 3

The very first thing you need to do is download extras and tools package from SDK manager and other necessary packages like platform-25 and so on.. , after that open AVD manager and select any emulator you wan't, after that go to "other images" tab and select ARM AEBI a7a System Image and select finish and you are all done hope this would help you.

Answer 4

Recent updates enabled computers with AMD processors to run Android Emulator and you don't need to install ARM images anymore. Taken from the Android Developers blog:

If you have an AMD processor in your computer you need the following setup requirements to be in place:

• AMD Processor - Recommended: AMD® Ryzen™ processors
  
• Android Studio 3.2 Beta or higher
  
• Android Emulator v27.3.8+
  
• x86 Android Virtual Device (AVD)
  
• Windows 10 with April 2018 Update
  
• Enable via Windows Features: "Windows Hypervisor Platform"
  

The important point is enabling Windows Hypervisor Platform and that's it! I strongly recommend reading the whole blog post:
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2018/07/android-emulator-amd-processor-hyper-v.html

Answer 5

I am using microsoft's Android emulator with Android Studio. I have an AMD FX8350. The ARM one in android studio is terribly slow.

The only issue is that it requires Hyper-V which is not available on windows 10 Home.

Its a really quick emulator and it is free. The best emulator I have used.

Answer 6

You've probably heard of Bluestacks, and actually you can run and debug your android apps on the Bluestacks emulator. I think this is the best solution to the slow Android Studios emulator speed. Also next time think about buying an Intel processor instead. Look here for more information: Connect Bluestacks to Android Studio