It is important for developers to learn to use the emulator and understand its limitations.
The Android emulator is integrated with Eclipse, using the ADT plug-in for the Eclipse IDE.
Emulator Limitations
The Android emulator is a convenient tool, but it has a number of limitations:
· The emulator is not a device. It simulates general handset behavior, not specific hardware implementations.
· Sensor data, such as satellite location information, battery and power settings, and network connectivity, are all simulated using your computer.
· Peripherals such as camera hardware are not fully functional.
· Phone calls cannot be placed or received but are simulated. SMS messages are also simulated and do not use a real network.
· No USB or Bluetooth support is available.
