Android Virtual Device/ Android Emulator - Decryption Unsuccessful

Question

I just installed Android Studio, and I am very new with this program.

So when I run the Android Emulator it says: "To Start Android, enter your password", although I have never set a password. When I just enter a word with 4 letters it says "The Password you entered is correct, but unfortunately your data is corrupt".

After that, I have to Reset the Phone, but when I do that the same menu with "To Start Android, enter your password" appears.

Maybe it is just an easy mistake, but as I said I am new with this. I also did some research on the internet but I did not find anything useful.

this is the 2 images that it showe me:

1) 2)

and after i clicked on reset phone, nothing happened.

I would be very glad if someone has an answer for this.

Answer 1

This is a late response, but thought this simple fix might help anyone else who comes across this problem in the future. What worked for me is the following:

In VS2017 ==> Tools ==> Android ==> Select: Android Device Manager

In the Android Device Manager window, you'll see your Android Emulator.

1. Make sure the far right column contains the button "Start" (if "Stop" appears, click "Stop")

2. Right Click the device, and select the "Factory Reset" option in the menu.

Your emulator should now be working. Good luck.