Intro

This project explains how to share AVD system images (Emulator) for others to use with Android Studio.

How to use

The NCAR project is used as an example of an AOSP project.

1. Build SDK package and generate System Image XML file

• Build SDK package for you AOSP device:

$ . ./build/envsetup.sh
$ lunch ncar_x86-userdebug
$ make sdk

• Generate System Image XML file for hosting SDK package in Android Studio:

$ . ./vendor/nkh-lab/tools/share-avd/scripts/gen-sys-img-xml.sh
System Image XML file has been built:
/home/user1/ncar/out/host/linux-x86/sdk/ncar_x86/android-sdk_eng.user1_linux-x86.xml

Note: The default TAG_ID is android-automotive, if you need to use a different one, then pass it to the gen script, for example:

$ . ./gen-sys-img-xml.sh android-tv

• Now SDK package and System Image XML file can be shared.

2. Add Emulator to Android Studio

• Put SDK package and System Image XML file in one folder.
• In Android Studio, select Tools > SDK Manager.
• Click the SDK Update Sites tab.
• Click + to add new one.
• Enter the name and path to System Image XML file in popup window:

Name: NCAR
URL: /home/user2/shared-avds/android-sdk_eng.user1_linux-x86.xml

• Click OK.
• Click Apply on main SDK Manager form.
• Switch to the SDK Platforms tab.
• Enable the Show Package Details checkbox.
• Enable ncar emulator under Android API (Sv2).
• Click OK.

3. Create Android Virtual Device in Android Studio

• Restart Android Studio before creating an AVD.
• In Android Studio, select Tools > Device Manager.
• Click Create Device.
• Select Automotive from the Category menu list.
• Click New Hardware Profile or Clone on an existing default device and then configure the settings (Note: For given example Device Type should be set as Android Automotive) and click Finish.
• Click Next.
• On x86 Images select ncar emulator in Target row.
• Click Finish.
• NCAR API 32 device should be now visible in the Device list.