Android Emulator: This app won't run without Google Play services

Question

Since Android 4.2.2 it\'s possible to run Google Services on the Android Emulator. I\'m currently making an Android app and made a test project to see if I can get Google+ s

Answer 1

Try using the Goole APIs API level 19 as emulator target instead of normal API level 19.

Answer 2

Ok, after trying some things it turned out I had one last option not correctly checked, which wasn't mentioned anywhere in the tutorial(s)..

Instead of Android 4.4.2 as Project Build Target & Emulator Target, I've selected Google APIs 4.4.2. Now I don't get the error of Google Play services anymore.

I do get a NullPointerException though, but at least I can continue.. ;)

EDIT: Fixed the NullPointerException and modified the code in my original post. Everything works as it should now and I hope this post helps other people with the same (or other) errors using google play services sign-in using an Android Emulator.