How to test Google Maps v2 on Android emulator API level 17?

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I am building an Android app that has Google Maps v2. The map requires the Google Play services. I want to test the app in the emulator running API level 17 (Android 4.2.2).

I have downloaded the Google API package from the SDK manager. Then I created a virtual device for it. When I start the emulator I am presented with the following error.

Cannot launch AVD in emulator. Output: emulator: This AVD's configuration is missing a kernel file!! Emulator: ERROR: ANDROID_SDK_ROOT is undefined.

What should I do to test Google Maps v2 in Android 4.2.2 emulator?

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My virtual device configuration:

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show your emulator configuration – Vivek Mishra
you should use images with google api's to test google services – Vivek Mishra
google api'sAndroid 17 – Vivek Mishra
stackoverflow.com/questions/9712605/… check this link – Vivek Mishra
did emulator using another android version run?? – Vivek Mishra

1 Answers

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For sdk 17, you need to download intel x86 Atom System Image with the Google APIs (as you have)

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Then Choose x86 Android and create it. It works for me, but will not show maps due to lack of internet connection.

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For adk 20 and higher:
When you first select create virtual device, you need to pick an image with the google apis.

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So this is the step before the screen shot you've shown.