Create a virtual device appear an error "The skin directory does not point to a valid skin"

Question

My SDK tools to version 24.2 and SDK with Android 4.4W.2 (API 20).

I used Android Virtual Device (AVD) to simulate Android wear devices. but appear error "The skin directory does not point to a valid skin"

Answer 1

I just had to close the dialog window and try creating the emulator again

Answer 2

Did you choose skin? Do like my captures, It works. Firstly, choose Android x86. Secondly, click ADVANCE SETTINGS to select CUSTOM SKIN DEFINITION.

Answer 3

I clicked on the ... button and chose my $ANDROID_SDK/skins (~/Library/Android/sdk/skins on my mac) directory, and then I was able to choose the appropriate skin.

Answer 4

I had this same error "The skin directory does not point to a valid skin." when creating an Android wear virtual device using AVD manager launched from Android Studio.

Solution for me was to pick the "Wear OS Round" skin option instead of the "Wear OS Round Chin" in previous screens.