If you simply need a JVM IDE with basic Android support, IntelliJ IDEA 2020.3 is lighter than Android Studio 4.1 and can be downloaded from JetBrains' archive.
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Newer emulators rely on hardware acceleration and specific virtualization features (Hyper-V, KVM, WHPX). On older CPUs lacking these extensions, the latest Android Studio runs terribly. Older versions often have lighter emulators that work better on vintage hardware. If you simply need a JVM IDE with