How to Install DevEco Studio and Run a HelloWorld App on a Huawei Phone Simulator

This tutorial walks a newcomer through setting up Huawei DevEco Studio and running a simple HelloWorld application on a simulated phone.

Step 1: Download and Install DevEco Studio

Visit the official download page and install the IDE:

https://developer.harmonyos.com/cn/develop/deveco-studio

For a detailed installation guide see:

https://harmonyos.51cto.com/posts/3784

Step 2: Create a New Project

Open DevEco Studio, select a simulated device (e.g., phone P40), and click Next . Fill in the project name, file name, and storage path (the IDE may append a number if a project with the same name exists), then click Finish . Wait a moment for the project to be generated.

Step 3: Launch the Simulator and Run the App

Open HVD Manager and log in with a Huawei account to obtain simulator access.

After a successful login, return to the IDE, select the phone option, and click the green triangle to start the simulator.

When the simulator appears, click the white triangle above the device name to launch the HelloWorld program.

The app runs successfully and appears as an icon on the simulator’s home screen.

Feel free to explore other features of DevEco Studio and share your experiences with the community.