How can I create an Android AVD for a Samsung Galaxy Note 2?

Question

I want to create an AVD to test apps on a Samsung Galaxy Note 2. I have checked similar questions, but they are intended for older AVD versions.

Which device should I use?

Should I set the target as "Android 2.3.3 - API Level 10"?

Answer 1

I know the following:

• Screen Size 5.55"
• Resolution 720w x 1280h
• Density xhdpi
• RAM 2 GiB
• Hardware buttons*

The rest I just left at the defaults:

• Sensors: Accelerometer, GPS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
• Cameras: Front, Rear
• Input: No Nav
• Size: Large
• Screen Ratio: long
• Buttons: Software
• Portrait: Enabled
• Device States: Enabled

*Picture does not show the "Buttons" as hardware, but it should be.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

This link will definitely help you with galaxy note 3 smart phone emulator.

http://developer.samsung.com/android/tools-sdks/Samsung-GALAXY-Tab-Emulator

download file from this link and follow simple steps.

Hope this helps someone.....

Answer 3

Which device should I use?

Unless Samsung has some downloadable device definitions that you can use, you should define your own device that matches the Note II as closely as you can.

Should I set the target as "Android 2.3.3 - API Level 10"?

Only if for some reason you downgraded your Note II to Android 2.3.3. The Note II ships with Android 4.1 AFAIK.

Answer 4

I would like to post one more answer, though others are good enough.

Some times emulator doesn't work as expected when we are looking for emulator which compatible with the real device. I faced may frustrating problem like this, after some exploration I found that Samsung provides a significant solution for this ie RTL (Remote Test Lab) it is free.

For more information and how to use it check out Samsung RTL Solution

Hope this one help you.