Microsoft launches standalone Android Simulator to provide testing for developers

<span id="Label3"></p><p><p>Microsoft has released the <span class="wp_keywordlink">official version of Visual Studio 2015, in addition to the free social edition, There are also paid professional editions. In addition to providing a consolidated environment for Windows applications, You can also use it to develop Android programs, so Microsoft offers a standalone Android model in addition to the simulated Android environment in Visual Studio 2015. For developers to Test. </span></p></p><p><p>This standalone version of the Android emulator provided by Visual Studio 2015 does not need to be installed in Visual Studio 2015, so you can think of it as a standalone Application. Unlike other Android simulators, the VS Android Simulator simulates a variety of Android devices on the market, including tablets and phones of all sizes, ranging from 4 "to 10.1". And it's not just a mock look, but even Android versions of these models are available, from KitKat to the newest Lollipop. so, even if you're not a developer, it's fun to download and play.</p></p><p><p></p></p>Visual Studio Android Simulator installation restrictions and information<p><p>VS Android emulator Download URL here, You can download the installation independently, But there are some limitations before installing it.</p></p> <ol> <ol> <li>The VS Android emulator is only supported on Windows 8/windows 8.1/windows 10 operating System.</li> <li>The Computer's processor must support HYPE-V.</li> <li>The installed simulator does not come with the Google Play store, so you can only install the program via APK.</li> </ol> </ol><p><p>HYPE-V is Microsoft's virtual machine technology, built on the Windows 8 64-bit version, and continues to Windows 10, so the VS Android simulator only supports Windows 8-plus Versions. In addition to the operating system, the computer hardware motherboard, processor will need to support hype-v, and some motherboard although there is support, but the default is to turn this function off, so you also have to go to the Bios check to see if you have this function Open.</p></p>Install VS Android Simulator<p><p>We installed the VS Android emulator on two Windows 10 computers, both of which were installed Successfully. however, because of the different hardware, some steps are not the same, simply described BELOW.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Start the installation, it will first check your hardware and system to meet the requirements, if you install, the first to see this screen, then congratulations, your computer is no big problem. But we have a computer to see is another picture, the main description of the picture is that the system does not support HYPE-V. If you see similar text, and your computer is a Windows 8 or more 64-bit version, then you have to go to the "console" in the "programs and features", click "turn Windows features on or off", the "hype-v" option is Selected.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>After the check, the system will automatically help you install the corresponding function, after installation may need to restart such programs. If your hype-v This option is anti-white can not check the situation, then you must first go to the system Bios, will support the function of Hype-v Open.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Each motherboard Bios setting may be not the same, to small computer for example, is to go to the "virtualization" this option to Open.</p></p><p><p>When you're done with the above setup, the most difficult steps to install the Android emulator are basically complete. Now go back to the first diagram of the step and press "install" to proceed with the Installation.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>The installation process takes a little longer and may require a reboot in the Middle. Once the installation is complete, you will see a new option in your start sheet and click to start the Execution.</p></p><p><p></p></p>Execute VS Android Simulator<p><p>Next the emulator is executed and the simulator takes a little longer to Run. And you need to log in to your MSN account, and you can start using it after you log in.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>After entering you can see a number of different machines listed in the middle, these are the kinds of machines you can Emulate. But for the first time you have to use the machine, you have to wait a while before it will need to download the corresponding content from the Network.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>If the download is complete, you can execute the simulator for that type of device. But in the small series of two test machine species, there is a "card off" at this stage. Although the download is complete, but can not execute the model of the simulator, has been rewarded somewhere wrong, in this regard, the small series need to study the relevant error message, currently do not know the Solution.</p></p><p><p>But the other computer executes very well, you may see the following message in the middle, but it doesn't matter, the message is Normal. Follow the instructions and press "retry" to resolve it.</p></p><p><p>Here is the result of the analog Nexus 10.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Basically there is nothing wrong with the operation, the right side is you can choose to use the right mouse button to simulate screen scaling, power switch, rotating Flat-panel and so On. You can see that there is no Google Play option on the screen, so you have to install it via APK.</p></p><p><p>Here's a question, How do you load the APK file into the simulator?</p></p><p><p>This simulator support can be in the Computer's folder, the image into the SD memory card of the phone, you can install the APK in this way, it will be more efficient and more ideal. But the small series first with a simple way, using the built-in browser, go to Google "apk", through the built-in browser first to download some APK files to install the trial to See.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>But the online apk does not know whether it is unsafe or what, some apk catch is caught, but unable to Install. The final gadget only succeeds in installing a LUV TV.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>LUV TV is a content aggregation of film and television App, while using LUV tv, although the simulator can normally see the movie menu, but when the content to play, it will remain stuck, unable to play.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>After the shutdown, the next boot of these installed apps will continue to be saved in the Emulator.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>You can also simulate other types of machines, which mimic the Xperia Z simulator. however, These machines refer only to the size and the system used, not really with the Xperia Z Rom to execute, those of the exclusive brand APP is not visible here.</p></p><p><p>This article first to explain how to install and execute the Android simulator mainly, and later have time to play with its other features.</p></p><p><p>Microsoft launches standalone Android Simulator to provide testing for developers</p></p></span>