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Course 5 - Full Mobile Hacking | Episode 1: Android Studio: Running AVDs and Installing Apps on Windows


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In this lesson, you’ll learn about:
  • Setting up Android Studio on Windows:
    • Launching Android Studio (built on IntelliJ) for developing, testing, and examining APKs.
    • Verifying proper installation of the Android SDK to ensure access to essential developer tools.
  • Creating and managing Android Virtual Devices (AVDs):
    • Using the AVD Manager to configure emulators by selecting:
      • Platform type (e.g., Phone)
      • Specific device model (e.g., Pixel 3)
      • System image (e.g., Android 10 / Q)
    • Launching the configured AVD and accessing advanced options via the Extended Controls panel.
  • Customizing emulator settings:
    • Adjusting location (e.g., setting GPS to Singapore).
    • Modifying cellular network type (GSM, LTE) and signal strength.
    • Changing battery level, configuring camera settings, and managing phone functions (SMS, calls).
    • Controlling virtual sensors such as the accelerometer and gyroscope.
    • Saving snapshots, recording emulator screens, and enabling clipboard sharing between Windows and the emulator.
  • Installing and testing APKs using ADB:
    • Downloading an APK (e.g., WhatsApp Messenger) and launching the desired emulator.
    • Using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) for remote device control and configuration:
      • Checking connected devices with adb devices.
      • Installing the APK via adb -s [emulator-name] install [apk-name].
      • Confirming success via the “success” response message.
    • Locating and launching the installed app from Apps & Notifications within the emulator.
  • Key outcome:
    Gain hands-on experience in emulator setup, configuration, and APK deployment using Android Studio and ADB — essential skills for mobile application testing, debugging, and secure app analysis in a controlled virtual environment.












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