Starting the Android Virtual Device (Emulator)
To start an Android virtual device
1. Launch the Android Virtual Device (AVD) Manager tool by using Android Studio.
a. If a project is opened in Android Studio, select Tools > Android > AVD Manager.
b. Otherwise launch the standalone SDK Manager via Configure > SDK Manager from the Android Studio launch screen, then select Launch Standalone SDK Manager.
The standalone SDK manager launches.
2. Select the virtual device you want to start.
3. Click Start.