Add documentation for Windows ARM device limitations with Android emulators #3038
      
        
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This PR addresses the lack of documentation around Android emulator support on Windows ARM devices by adding comprehensive guidance across key documentation files.
Changes Made
Hardware Acceleration Guide (
docs/android/emulator/hardware-acceleration.md):Installation Guide (
docs/get-started/installation.md):Troubleshooting Guide (
docs/android/emulator/troubleshooting.md):Problem Addressed
The Android emulator requires x64 processor architecture as documented in Google's Android Emulator requirements. However, this limitation wasn't clearly documented in the .NET MAUI documentation, leading to confusion for developers using Windows ARM devices like Surface Pro X who encounter emulator startup issues or performance problems.
Result
Developers using Windows ARM devices now have clear documentation explaining:
The documentation follows existing patterns, maintains proper cross-references, and provides actionable guidance for affected users.
Fixes #2394.
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