Android AVD not showing anything. only “ANDROID” in the middle of the screen

Question

I am an Android Newbie! please help.

I have been following googles introduction tutorial and managed to install everything with no problems. but whenever i try to ru

Answer 1

For Ubuntu (I use Xubuntu):

Mine Android Virtual Devices didn't started because i used NVIDIA drivers for ubuntu. After changing drivers to Nouveau it booted in 15sec.

Go to "Settings Manager" -> Software & Updated -> Additional Drivers chose: "Using X.org x server -- Nouveau display driver (open source)"

NVIDIA F# U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55XVnJ_0qhg