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diff --git a/misc/Minimal_AVD_Guide.md b/misc/Minimal_AVD_Guide.md index f7af40f..a101eb2 100644 --- a/misc/Minimal_AVD_Guide.md +++ b/misc/Minimal_AVD_Guide.md @@ -2,13 +2,13 @@ With this simple guide you'll be able to * Create an AVD (Android Virtual Device) that doesn't need virtualization (see `#troubleshooting/virtualization`) -## notes -###### 1. Do this after installing the android sdk, download at: [developer.android.com/studio](https://developer.android.com/studio) -###### ...because of this, interpret `/` as your AndroidSDK directory (e.g. `/emulator/` = `$AndroidSDK_Installation_Dir/emulator/`) -###### 2. I only tried it on windows but I suppose it won't be that different on linux too -###### 3. BTW, I typed `/` for the dirs instead `\` because I primarily use ps7 and yeah, I'm used to `/` +## Notes +###### 1. Do this after installing the [Android SDK](https://developer.android.com/studio) +###### ..so when I say `/` what I mean is your AndroidSDK directory (i.e. `/emulator/` = `$AndroidSDK_Installation_Dir/emulator/`) +###### 2. I only tried it on Windows but I suppose it won't be that different on Linux-based OSs too (_I will update this guide in case I find any differences_) +###### 3. BTW, I typed `/` for the dirs instead `\` because I primarily use ps7 and yeah, I'm used to `/` because unix fine shyt -## installation +## Installation First of all, to create an AVD you'll need to decide on, * The Android version (In the following examples I'm gonna be using Android 15 x86_64), * The device/skin (In the following examples I'm gonna be using `pixel_2_xl`) @@ -28,7 +28,9 @@ and run: `./emulator -avd Android15_Pixel2` _# replace <name> with the name you ## \#troubleshooting ## Force enable/disable CPU virtualization -When booting the AVD, add the either of the following parameters `-accel off` (to disable) or `-accel on` (to enable) virtualization. +When booting the AVD, add the either one of the following parameters: \ +`-accel off` (to disable) or `-accel on` (to enable) virtualization. ## Force GPU/CPU rendering -When booting the AVD, add the either of the following parameters `-gpu swiftshader_indirect` (for CPU render) or `-gpu host` (for GPU render), \ -Note: I highly recommend using `-gpu auto` (or not parsing `-gpu` at all to do the same) so that it just does its thing :3 +When booting the AVD, add the either one of the following parameters: \ +`-gpu swiftshader_indirect` (for CPU render) or `-gpu host` (for GPU render), \ +**Note: I highly recommend using `-gpu auto` (or not parsing `-gpu` at all to do the same) so that it just does its thing :3** |