Setup Android Virtual Machines for ActiveSync & MDM Testing

Hi in this post we will discuss a great new option to setup a test Android Virtual Devices for testing  ActiveSync as well as Mobile Device Management policies & settings. Everyday a new OS is released and then comes in a new trouble of acquiring that device with specific OS to get an in-hand experience. This procedure now can allow you a part of the solution.

Lets start the procedure by:

1. Install the Java DK from Click Here
2. Install the Android SDK Click Here

Sometimes while installing the Android SDK on Windows (x64) systems you might face an error stating "Java setup not found". Dont worry i know you have installed the JDK.
Resolve the issue by copying the java.exe and javaw.exe files from C:\Windows System32 to C:\Windows\SysWOW64 folder



Now Shoot up the Android SDK Manager




3. Nopes, we're not done yet, Launch the SDK Manager and install the required Android API's, in my case I have installed the Android 4.2.2(Jelly Bean) OS for my testing





Okay, some of you are getting this screen with no API's listed. Dont worry, its just because you dont have the latest verion of the Android ADT bundle. Download the latest version and restart and it should work fine

4. After the installation of the API is complete open up the Android VD Manager.


5. Now create a new VD using the settings of you're own requirements. Also for the lazy ones like me, go ahead to the "Device Definitions" tab and click "Create AVD". The device will automatically be selected with settings mentioned on the left hand side. 

Manual Configuration:





 Automated Configuration:



Now lets launch our new Android VD. Click on Start-> Launch



And there you go......







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