In this section we will learn how to run Android 4.0 SDK and Ice Cream Sandwich in an emulator and explore the features of new Google Mobile os.
Steps involve to Do this process:-
1. Download the Android SDK files from: HERE. Select x86 or Windows Version if you are using Microsoft Windows OS.
2. Extract or install the Android SDK files you just downloaded to any location on your PC.
3. Now, open the folder where you have extracted the SDK and run the “SDK Manager” application.
4.The application will load and fetch all the Android SDK packages.
5.Once the SDK manger complete the loading process, now you can select the packages you want to install. Here, we will be only selecting the “Android 4.0 (API 14)” and “Android SDK Platform-tools” (under Tools).
6. Now Click on “Install packages…”. You will be prompted to confirm the packages you have selected for installation.
7.Then Click on the “Install” button and wait for the all the packages to download from internet and install.
Set Up Android 4.0 Emulator
Once you installed Android SDK r14 packages and tools, now its time to set up the Android Emulator so that you can run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on your PC.
8. Open Android SDK folder and run “AVD Manager”. Click on “New” and create a Virtual Device with details as in the screenshot below.
9.Click “OK” on the result window.
10.Select the virtual device you just created from the list and click on “Start”.
12.No need to change anything in the Launch Options Just Click on the “Launch” button.
12.The emulator will start after a few Command Prompt windows flicker and then you will see the following screen where your Android device will be booting up. It may take around 5 minutes to boot when loading for the first time.
