Explanation: avdmanager is missing from the android sdk
When the “avdmanager” tool is missing from the Android SDK, it usually means that the Android Virtual Device (AVD) Manager is not properly installed or configured on the system. AVD Manager is a command-line tool that helps to create and manage Android Virtual Devices, which are necessary for running Android emulators.
To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:
- Check SDK Tools Installation: Ensure that the Android SDK Tools are properly installed on your system. AVD Manager is included as a part of the SDK Tools package, so make sure you have it installed. You can download the SDK Tools from the official Android developer website.
- Update SDK Tools: If you already have the SDK Tools installed, it might be an outdated version where “avdmanager” is not included. In that case, you should update the SDK Tools to the latest version. You can use the Android SDK Manager or the command-line tool “sdkmanager” to update the SDK Tools.
- Set SDK Path: Make sure that the SDK path is correctly set in your system’s environment variables. The AVD Manager command-line tool might not be accessible if the SDK path is not configured properly.
- Use Android Studio: If you prefer a more user-friendly approach, you can also use Android Studio to create and manage AVDs. Android Studio provides a graphical interface for managing AVDs, making it easier to set up and use Android emulators.
Once you have resolved any installation or configuration issues, you should be able to use the “avdmanager” command-line tool or the AVD Manager in Android Studio. Here is an example of how to use the “avdmanager” command to create and list AVDs:
// To create a new AVD
avdmanager create avd -n my_avd -k "system-images;android-30;google_apis;x86_64"
// To list existing AVDs
avdmanager list avd