How to install .apk file to emulator?

How to install the application in *.apk f开发者_如何学Cile into the Android emulator?

launch the emulator

install with :

$> adb install fileexplorer.apk

then click on the icon on the emulator

adb devices --> It will give list of devices running by your SDK --> If there is only one device...use this command

adb install ".apk"

--> If there are multiple devices running then you need to select the emulator

adb -s emulator-5556 install ".apk"

Windows:

1. Execute the emulator.
2. Start the console (Windows XP), Run -> type cmd, and move to the platform-tools folder of SDK directory.
3. Paste the APK file in the 'platform-tools' folder.

4. Then type the following command.

     adb install [apk file name]
   

   Example:

     adb install gaurav.apk
   

Go to ADT Bundle->SDK -> Platform Tools -> paste the .apk file.

Command Prompt:

adb install filename.apk

Eg:

Well you can have a look at these tutorials if you are not able to do it the way Stephane said it. Install Tutorial Uninstall Tutorial Hope it will help you as a beginner..tc

Run emulator -> drag and drop yourApp.apk into emulator screen. Works in android studio.Credit goes to this answer.