Test Without an Amazon Device
If you don't have an Amazon device available to test your apps, you can create a virtual device with the same specifications as a Fire tablet or phone. The steps described here cannot be used to simulate the Fire TV.
Set Up a Virtual Amazon Device
To set up a virtual Amazon device, use the Android Virtual Device Manager, which comes bundled with the Android Studio IDE. To emulate an Amazon device, you must create a new device definition and a new virtual device, in Android Virtual Device Manager. For detailed information about Android Virtual Device Manager, see Managing Virtual Devices.
Create a New Device Definition
Use the following steps to create a new device definition:
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From Android Studio, select Tools > AVD Manager to start the Android Virtual Device Manager.
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Click Create Virtual Device….
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Click New Hardware Profile.
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Complete the fields in the Configure Hardware Profile dialog. See the table below for a description of the fields. To create a device for a specific Fire Tablet, refer to the Fire tablets device specifications.
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Click Finish.
The Configure Hardware Profile dialog includes the following fields:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Enter a descriptive name for the device. |
| Device Type | Select Phone/Tablet. |
| Screen | Enter the screen size and resolution for the tablet. |
| Memory | Enter the memory size for the tablet. |
| Input | Use the default values. |
| Supported device states | Use the default values. |
| Cameras | For most tablets, use the default values. Some earlier tablets do not include a rear-facing camera. |
| Sensors | Set the Accelerometer checkbox. For most tablets, uncheck the remaining sensor types. Some earlier tablets include a gyroscope and compass. |
| Default Skin | Use the default value. |
Create a New Virtual Amazon Device
Use the following steps to create a new virtual Amazon device:
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Start Android Virtual Device Manager.
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Click Create Virtual Device.
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From the device definition table, select the your virtual Amazon device.
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Complete the remaining fields and click OK to finish creating your virtual Amazon device.
For more information on Android Virtual Devices, see Managing Virtual Devices.