Create an Android Virtual Device (AVD)
To create a new Android Virtual Device (AVD):
- Go to Preferences > Devices.
- Select Add > Android Device > Start Wizard.
- Set the name, definition, architecture, target API level, and SD card size of the device.
- Select OK to create the AVD.
For more advanced options for creating a new AVD, use the command-line tool avdmanager or the Android Studio's native AVD Manager UI.
See also How To: Develop for Android and Developing for Android.