Android AVD not showing anything. only "ANDROID" in the middle of the screen

Question

I am an Android Newbie! please help.

I have been following googles introduction tutorial and managed to install everything with no problems. but whenever i try to run the HelloAndroid example the avd launches but doesnt show anything.

cone somebody help please?

Answer 1

After you create an AVD it really does take a long time to initialize. On my less than year old Core2Duo 2.8 GHz running Win7x64 and 4Gb of RAM, initializing a 2.2 version took at least 5 to 10 minutes (if not longer). Once it starts initializing you can watch the logcat in the DDMS panel of eclipse and watch it unpack and install all of the apps in the emulator.

Answer 2

It is quicker to export the file to your phone using USB cable, install it by selecting the .apk file with a file manager and run it from your phone. This also gives you "real" simulations of the app. It is quicker also. If your app has flaws, it is quicker to find them on your phone then wait for the AVD to load only to find your app doesn't work!

1. Goto File -> Export, select android folder then android application.
2. On the next page, select the application you want to export.
3. Create a keyfile and an alias.
4. Eject your phone, then open your file manager of choice, and click on the app.
5. Run using android package installer, you will need to enable no market application install in your settings
6. Open the app after the install is complete.