rysasahrialAre you facing issues with the Flutter emulator not working in Android Studio? You’re not alone. Many developers encounter problems like the emulator failing to start, stuck on a black screen, or crashing without error. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the top solutions to fix these common emulator issues in Android Studio when working with Flutter projects.
Common Causes of Emulator Issues:
- Missing Intel HAXM or Hypervisor not enabled
- Incompatible AVD configuration
- Outdated Android Emulator or system image
- Corrupted Flutter SDK
- Graphics acceleration issues (especially on AMD processors)
Effective Fixes:
- Enable Virtualization in BIOS:
- Restart your PC, enter BIOS settings, and enable Intel VT-x or AMD-V.
- Install Intel HAXM or Use WHPX (Windows):
- Open SDK Manager > SDK Tools > Install Intel x86 Emulator Accelerator (HAXM Installer).
- For AMD, enable Windows Hypervisor Platform from “Windows Features”.
- Recreate AVD (Android Virtual Device):
- Delete and create a new emulator with a recommended system image (x86_64, API 30 or above).
- Update SDK Tools:
- Go to Android Studio > SDK Manager > Update all tools including emulator and platform tools.
- Run Emulator via Command Line:
- Use
flutter emulatorsandflutter emulators --launch <emulator_id>to manually start emulators.
- Use
- Use Physical Device as Alternative:
- If the emulator is still unstable, connect your Android phone and enable USB debugging.
If all else fails, consider reinstalling Android Studio or checking compatibility with your OS and graphics drivers. For a detailed Flutter setup guide, visit the official Flutter documentation.
