Issues with the Android emulator

Question

Hi everyone,

I'm facing a major issue running my .NET MAUI apps in the Android emulator. The emulator starts the app without any errors, but after launching in the taskbar, it doesn't appear on the screen when I click on it.

I've already tried reinstalling Visual Studio 2022 and formatting my computer, but the problem persists. I even tried creating devices in Android Studio, but the emulator still doesn't show up.

Has anyone encountered a similar problem? Any suggestions or solutions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hi Roberto C,

Thank you for posting in the Q&A Forums.

Check the emulator configuration:

Make sure your Android emulator is configured correctly, including the correct API level and resolution.

Try restarting the emulator or creating a new instance of the emulator to see if the problem persists.

Updates and installations:

Ensure that your Android SDK, Android Studio (if you're using one), and Visual Studio 2022 are all up to date.

Check for any .NET MAUI or Xamarin updates and apply them.

Check the log:

Check Visual Studio's output window or logs to see if there are any error messages related to starting the application.

You can also use Android Studio's Logcat to view more detailed runtime logs, which may provide clues as to why the application isn't showing up on the screen.

Debug Mode:

Try running the application in debug mode and set breakpoints in Visual Studio to see the flow of the application execution.

Check if the application crashes during startup or if it doesn't continue rendering the UI after a particular point.

Check the application code:

Review your application code, especially the UI-related parts, for any issues that might cause the UI not to display.

Try to simplify your app by phasing out or adding features to determine if the issue is caused by a specific piece of code.

Check the emulator settings:

In the emulator settings, check for any settings that may affect the display of your application, such as screen rotation lock, multi-window mode, etc.

Best regards

NeuviJ

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