Before this update, once you've created an AVD, the AVD Manager did not let you touch any of its properties, forcing you to create a brand new virtual device for any tweaks.

If you're looking for a way to do a full backup of your non-rooted Android device, Jack Wallen illustrates how to manage this process with the Android SDK.

Google's extension of the Android SDK will make new feature and security updates available for a broader population of Android users.