Starting May 2025, Google Play Services will cease updates for Android 10 (API 29) on physical devices. While the emulator will still work, you should stop relying on it for security-sensitive testing beyond 2025.
While physical devices remain the "gold standard" for final QA, the Android 10 emulator is an indispensable diagnostic tool. It offers a low-cost, highly configurable environment that allows developers to master the nuances of API 29, ensuring that apps are secure, accessible, and ready for a diverse ecosystem of hardware. for Android Studio or a technical breakdown of Scoped Storage? android 10 emulator
./emulator -avd Pixel_4_API_29 -writable-system -netdelay none -netspeed full Starting May 2025, Google Play Services will cease