#Mac android emulator 2016 install#

If we were setting up an automation framework, it would be good to have an emulator running an older Android operating system.

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#Mac android emulator 2016 install#

sdkmanager, the Android Software Development Kit Manager, which allows you to install and update packages.

avdmanager, the Android Virtual Device Manager.

Yes, we could just download the standalone Android Command Line Tools, with:

Go to В and follow Android Developer's easy to read Installation instructions.

Press the Download Android Studio button.