Runs independently of development tools; directly utilizes PC hardware.
Despite its age, the Android 4.0 emulator remains relevant for: Android 4.0 Emulator
| Metric | ARM Emulation (default) | x86 Emulation + HAXM | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 4 min 20 sec | 1 min 15 sec | | Snapshot Load Time | 8 sec | 3 sec | | UI Render Latency | 200-400 ms (jerky) | 50-100 ms (smooth) | | Memory Footprint | 1.2 GB | 800 MB | | OpenGL ES 2.0 Support | Partial (software) | Full (host pass-through) | Modern GPU drivers sometimes fail to render the
Whenever possible, choose the x86 system image over ARM. It executes instructions natively on your PC processor, drastically reducing CPU overhead. These features made Android 4
Modern GPU drivers sometimes fail to render the old OpenGL ES 2.0 pipeline properly.
Select a hardware profile with a 2011-era resolution, such as the or Galaxy Nexus (480x800 or 720x1280 pixels). Click Next .
These features made Android 4.0 a landmark release, and emulating it allows us to access and interact with this pivotal moment in mobile OS history.