Create android emulator(avd) with custom screen size and resolution from command line

Question

I have to create an android emulator from command line in windows with below specifications,

screen size --> 4.7 inch
screen resolution --> 540x960 pixels
android version --> 4.4.2

i trying to create this emualtor from java.

i tried with

android -create avd -n <device_name> -t <apilevel> -c 300M -f

but it does create the emulator with screen size? what is the option and how can we create avd with custom screen size?

Answer 1

Android Official doc : Customize the device resolution or density

Use the create avd command to create a new AVD, specifying the --skin option with a value that references either a default skin name (such as "WVGA800") or a custom skin resolution (such as 240x432). Here's an example:

1. android create avd -n <name> -t <targetID> --skin WVGA800 OR
2. android create avd -n <name> -t <targetID> --skin 540x960

UPDATED
This tool is no longer supported. Instead use Android Studio to create AVDs

Answer 2

I know, it's old, but maybe I can help others:

I am using linux, the directories may be different in windows or in custom installations.

1. Create your standard VDI (./avdmanager create avd -n <name_vdi> -d <id_template>)
2. Go to directory /home/<user_dir>/.android/avd/<name_vdi>
3. Edit the file config.ini, search the following lines and change theirs values as you want:

hw.lcd.height=2340

hw.lcd.width=1080

4. Save it and run your emulator again.

I hope I can help you or another person with the same issue.