creating android AVD with older OS

Issue

Im trying to create a Virtual Device to test Froyo 2 OS, but when creating an emulator AVD the lowest Target that is available is 4.2.2

I have the min sdk set to 8 in the project manifest:

<uses-sdk
    android:minSdkVersion="8"
    android:targetSdkVersion="18" />

How to test older OSs with the emulator?

Solution

but when creating an emulator AVD the lowest Target that is available is 4.2.2

Then you need to download the others from the SDK Manager:

Depending on the API level/OS version, you will see:

• ARM EABI v7a System Image
• Intel x86 Atom System Image (for use with the accelerated emulator)
• MIPS System Image (not typically useful)
• SDK Platform (which includes ARM system images, for Android through Android 3.2)

Download what you want, and they will appear as options for you in your AVD Manager.

Answered By - CommonsWare