Configuring the Android Emulator for Silk Test Workbench

When you want to test mobile applications on an Android emulator with Silk Test Workbench, you have to configure the emulator for testing:
  1. Install the latest version of the Android SDK. For information on how to install and configure the Android SDK, see Get the Android SDK.
  2. Install Android Studio 2.
    Tip: You can skip installing Android Studio 2 and use the emulator provided with the Android SDK. However, Micro Focus recommends installing Android Studio 2 for improved emulator performance. The remaining steps in this topic require Android Studio 2 to be installed.
  3. From Android Studio 2, start the AVD Manager.
  4. Click Create Virtual Device.
  5. Select a virtual device.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Download and select a system image of Android that includes Google APIs.
  8. Click Next.
  9. Configure the virtual device according to your requirements.
  10. Click Show Advanced Settings.
  11. Adjust the RAM size and the heap space used by the emulator to an amount that is manageable by your machine.
    Tip: Micro Focus recommends using at least 1 GB RAM and 256 MB heap space.
  12. Select Auto from the list in the Emulated Performance area.

  13. Click Finish.