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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 the specific version of Android Studio listed below, as the latest version may not work

Mac with Apple Silicon chip: android-studio-2023.1.1.25-mac-arm.dmg

Mac with Intel chip: android-studio-2023.1.1.25-mac.dmg

Step 2Install Android Studio

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

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Navigate to your Applications folder and double-click on Android Studio 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.

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Step 3Create a New Virtual Device

1. Click on "Create Virtual Device": 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.

select a hardware profile

3. Choose a System Image: You can choose either x86 or ARM images based on your Mac's chip type. Select "Android 9.0 (Google APIs)" without the Google Play option. Click the "Download" icon to download and install the image, then proceed by clicking "Next" > "Finish" to complete the setup.

choose a system image

4. Start the android virture device: To run an emulator, click the play icon next to the device you want to start.

start the avd

Step 4Install APKPure for App Management

APKPure is a third-party app store for Android devices. After installing it on your virtual device, you can use it to install any APK.

Download APKPure APK for Android device here: apkpure_32035.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

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