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What is the difference between Android Emulator and Simulator?

Asked by Deborah , Last updated: Apr 16, 2024

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Cesar H. Pablo

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Cesar H. Pablo
Cesar H. Pablo, Journalist

Answered Nov 18, 2020

The Android Emulators and simulators have different clear purposes. The Android Emulator and Simulator are used for mobile testing. Most companies that manufacture computer makes use of the Emulator and the Simulator to test their product before launching it to the public. They are used to make sure all parts of the product are working as expected.

The Android Emulator is used to test both the software and hardware of a product. The Emulator also tests the source code as well as the hardware parts. The simulation is an imitation of only software; it also helps in verifying the correctness of the code.

They are both written in machine language, which is 0 and 1 to make usage effective. An emulator is preferred when we need to check the android device's internal behavior, while a simulator is preferred when we need to test the device's external behavior.

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Answered Nov 03, 2020

Our mobile devices are our preferred devices because we use them for work, school, and other everyday activities. Yet, there are times when we need a larger screen or want to use the settings that are on our mobile device on our computer. There are mobile emulators and simulators that can be used for that purpose. Simulators are used to help you run software that is used for different operating systems. For example, a person with an Android device can use an Android simulator to run Android apps and the Android system. Emulators also work with software, but they are used to test the software.
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