How to install and run the Android N 7.0 emulator on Windows PC

Android N is only available on some Nexus phones, so if you own another smartphone, it may seem difficult because you can't use Android N on your phone. However, if you really want to try this new version of Android N on Windows, you can install it on your computer.

Android N may appear as an Android 7.0 version that has the first Developer Preview images on some Nexus phones. These images are aimed at developers and users who want to experience Android N versions of these errors. However, this version is not for regular users, even if you can register for OTA updates.

Android N is only available on some Nexus phones, so if you own another smartphone, it may seem difficult because you can't use Android N on your phone. However, if you really want to try this new version of Android N on Windows, you can install it on your computer.

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You can download Android SDK, then Android N firmware and use it on Windows PC with Android Emulator - Android Virtual Device (AVD). This device works exactly as it does on phones, so it is the best option if you want to test the latest version of Android from Google.

How to install Android N Emulator on Windows PC

Download the Android SDK Manager manager on Windows

Download: installer_r24.4.1-windows.exe

Download the Android SDK manager from the link above. When the file has finished downloading. Double click the file to install the program. Once installed, launch it.

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When the Android SDK manager appears, search for Android N (API 23, N Preview) in the Tools section, double-click it and select the third box. Click on " Install Packages ".

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The installation screen will appear and you will have to click Accept with the given licenses. Then click " Install ".

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Now go back to the folder where you installed the Android SDK manager and double-click ' ADV Manager.exe '.

How to start Android N Emulator

There is a " Create " button on the right side. Click it.

Create new Android Virtual Device (Android virtual device). You can choose device model, memory capacity, RAM and more. Then click OK . Now, you will see the newly created Android Virtual Device. Select it and click Start .

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The black screen will show Android N starting up. Depending on your computer configuration, the first boot may take some time. Then you can use Android N on a Windows computer using the emulator.

That's it, to run Android N on Windows is quite easy, right? You can follow the steps above to try, if you don't use Nexus phones!

Good luck!

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