When I start my React Native project using command npx react-native run-android, I got a simulator window.

However, when I hit the launch button in Android Studio, the simulator appears in a small window inside Android Studio.

Is there anyway to start the simulator like in the first picture manually?

CodePudding user response：

Since the new Update the Emulator always starts inside AS but you can get the old look back by doing this:

1. Go to Preferences of Android Studio
2. Search for emulator, or navigate to tools -> Emulator
3. Uncheck the Launch in a tool window