Emulator does not load

Question

I am using the hello android tutorial and creating an avd through eclipse. When starting the emulator no image is used. It simply displays a black back screen with the word ANDROID in the center and a blinking cursor at the end of the word ANDROID. I have followed the steps to the T for installing the SDK, Eclipse, and the ADT. Even starting the emulator as a standalone produces the same result. Is there a step I am missing to get the emulator to load an android environment to test in?

Answer 1

How long are you leaving it before you close the emulator? In my personal experience I have found the emulator to take quite a long time (Even up to a minute, sometimes longer) to fully boot up to the home screen.

I'd advise waiting a little bit longer just to make sure you're not closing it before it loads.

Edit:

Also have you tried looking at the log to the bottom of Eclipse? If for some reason there is a problem in fully loading the emulator there may be some sort of error message posted there to keep you informed.