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How can I get the Google Pixel 3 emulator in Android Studio?


I'm currently running the latest version of Android Studio, v3.2.1. The virtual devices available only go up to the Pixel 2 (and the XL version). These do not suffice since I mainly need to test on the new Google Pixel 3 XL, due to its notch.

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Is it possible to get the new Pixel 3 (and XL version) loaded into Android Studio's emulators for testing?


Solution

  • To add a notch in the emulator, choose any device with Android Pie system image (9.0). Build it, then go to Settings > System > expand 'Advanced' > Developer options > 'Drawing' section > 'Simulate a display with a cutout' on the emulator.

    You can use it until they add the official skin

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    *NOTE: The 'Developer' option is not shown by default on Android phones. Please see the Android Documentation to learn out how to enable it.