Note: to re-install the application if it already existe use adb install -r 'your_apk_file. Here's what I always do: (For full beginners)ġ- Run the emulator, and wait until it's completely started.Ģ- Go to your sdk installation folder then go to platform-tools (you should see an executable called adb.exe)ģ- create a new file and call it run.bat, edit the file with notepad and write CMD in it and save it.Ĥ- copy your desired apk to the same folderĥ- now open run.bat and write adb install 'your_apk_file.apk'Ħ- wait until the installation is completeħ- voila your apk is installed to your emulator. Now before we delve into the process and explain how you can install and use App on PCs and Laptops, here are few words on the app features you might want to read. apk files to emulator regardless of what you are using (Eclipse or Android Studio) 2 How to use App on Windows and Mac 3 Install App for PC and Laptop. RetroArch can run on the usual platforms like Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. EDIT: Even though this answer is marked as the correct answer (in 2013), currently, as answered by below, you can drag-n-drop apk files directly into the emulator to install them. RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.

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