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How to Set Up Android Emulator on Mac

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Android Studio is well-suited for Mac users, supporting both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Follow the guide below to set it up on your Mac.

Step 1Download JetBrains Toolbox App.

Using JetBrains Toolbox to install Android Studio is the best option, as it ensures easy updates and efficient version management.

Download JetBrains Toolbox App here

Step 2Install JetBrains Toolbox App and Launch it.

Once the download is complete, open the .dmg file from your Downloads folder, you'll see the JetBrains Toolbox icon; drag this icon into your Applications folder.

install jetbrains toolbox on mac

Navigate to your Applications folder and double-click on JetBrains Toolbox to launch it. On the first run, macOS might ask for permission to open the app since it's from an unidentified developer; click "Open" to proceed.

open-jetbrain toolbox on mac

Step 3Install Android Studio within JetBrains Toolbox App.

Click the JetBrains Toolbox icon in the Dock to launch it, then search for Android Studio and click Install.

install android studio in jetbrain tool box

Then Check the box next to the agreement statement and click Install Android Studio.

agree terms to install android studio

For a more intuitive walkthrough, watch the video tutorial below.

Step 4Create a New Virtual Device

1. Click the Android Studio icon in the Dock to launch it. On the Welcome Screen, click on "More actions" > click on "Create Virtual Device".

create virtual device

then click on "Create virtual device..."

create virtual device

2. Select a Hardware profile: Select "Phone" and then choose "Pixel 6 Pro". Click the "Next" button to proceed.

Important: We recommend selecting the same hardware profile mentioned above to prevent DRM removal failure.

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3. Select Android 14.0 from the API menu and click the Download icon to install the SDK component.

api 14.0

4. After the SDK component is installed, click Finish on the SDK Component Installer window.

install sdk component

5. Then click Finish again on the Configure Virtual Device window.

configure virture device

6. Click the triangle icon to launch the emulator.

launch android emulator device

Step 3Install APKPure for App Management

APKPure is a third-party app store that allows you to install any app on Android devices.

Download APKPure APK for Android device here: apkpure_3.20.5102.apk

Save the APKPure APK to your desktop, then drag and drop it onto the emulator interface to initiate the installation.

install apk pure

After installing the APKPure APK, swipe up on the screen to locate the app icon. Tap it to start downloading any Android apps.

open apkpure

For a more intuitive walkthrough, watch the video tutorial below.

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05/29/2025 21:57:36
Was ok up to step 3. Followed link and downloaded the file. It is a different version and was not recognised so stuck. Was really wanting this to be a thing!
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05/31/2025 02:32:48
I got stuck at the same point. This system image appears to be as unsupported. I chose the other one, not with Google APIs, but with Android Emulator (on the menu "services"). It worked fine for me. Hope that helps.
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08/4/2025 07:18:22
I found the option to download older versions of APKPure, and was able to find 32.20.42, which seemed to install without any problem when I dragged it on to the virtual phone.
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09/27/2025 10:49:47
Neither version of APKPure (3.20.53, which is latest, or 3.20.42, which is recommended above by Charlie) is able to successfully install Kindle for Amazon on the virtual device (Pixel 6 Pro, running Android 14.0 "UpsideDownCake," arm64).
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09/29/2025 10:00:43
It isn’t necessary to install APKPure on your Android emulator if you only need to use Kindle Converter. Simply download the Kindle for Android APK and drag it into the emulator to install.
Download kindle for android apk here: https://download.epubor.com/kindle.apk
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10/2/2025 07:07:00
Pixel 6 Pro is unsupported  and does not work.
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10/11/2025 08:56:07
Is there any error message? Can you please screenshot and send it to us via support@epubor.com? Then we will help  you check this issue further.
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10/16/2025 04:16:54
Kindle Converter isn’t detecting the ebooks I downloaded on the Android emulator.
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10/16/2025 11:08:11
Thank you for your comments. Please delete these kindle books and redownload the kindle books again. Also, please click "Refresh" button to load your Kindle books. If still fail, please restart your computer and try again. If this issue still persists, please contact us via epubor.service@gmail.com to get further assistance.
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10/18/2025 19:00:15
It perfectly worked with the trail version. Since I got the Licensekey installed, I got the same problem as Lucas. Kindle converter ins't detecting the ebooks...
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10/20/2025 16:08:24
Please delete the kindle books and download them again.
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10/27/2025 12:12:34
How do I connect to the network from pixel 6 pro?
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10/28/2025 09:55:23
Usually, the android emulator will share  the same internet with your computer.
Is there any issue with your android emulator? Please give us more information about this so that we can help you fix it.
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10/29/2025 09:54:55

You got to be outta your minds! A year or two ago we didn't need to go through this extremeky complex an time-consuming process just to get Epubor working on a Mac.

I will not sully my Mac with anything remotely related to Android or Google.

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10/30/2025 09:37:05
If you need to remove drm on mac with kindle converter, you need to set up the android emulator.
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11/26/2025 05:17:11
Ridiculous. Paid for Epubor Ultimate only to not have it work. How do I get a refund?
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11/26/2025 15:18:08
If you've purchased Epubor Ultimate, please follow epubor ultimate user guide, not the kindle converter user guide.
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