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How to run android studio emulator mac

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(PC's only) You need to reboot and enable Intel Virtualization Technology or Intel VT-x on the BIOS.For Windows, all SDK files should be by default in C:\Documents and Settings\\AppData\Local\Android\sdk) for Mac OSX, the directory is /Users//Library/Android/sdk. Go to the Genymotion ADB settings and set the path to your SDK directory (i.e.Mac: Open the dmg and drag both apps to Applications directory.Download Genymotion Emulator for your platform.If you already have VirtualBox installed, be sure to open and upgrade to the latest version.Install the latest VirtualBox, a powerful free virtualization software for Genymotion to run.Sign up for an account on the Genymotion Website.Note: If you already have installed Genymotion on your system then you can skip this steps and go straight to setup Google Play Services Installation To setup your genymotion emulator sign up and follow the installation guide.

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Many Android developers do all their device testing using this emulator especially when Google Play services is concerned. Genymotion is an incredibly fast, memory-efficient VM that runs the Android OS in a more accurate manner than even the official emulator. Genymotion can only be downloaded for a 30-day trial. NOTE: The recommended approach is to use the emulator provided with Android Studio via the AVD Manager.