diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index de053ab1..5f95d5fd 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -121,6 +121,8 @@ git remote add upstream https://github.com/scribe-org/Scribe-Android.git
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > If you're not seeing your changes or are experiencing issues when running the app, consider clearing the Android Studio cache. This can be done via `File` > `Invalidate Caches...` in the menu. You can then select options for which caches to invalidate and then select `Invalidate and Restart` restart Android Studio so the changes are reflected.
+>
+> Please note that you may also need to remake your emulator device from time to time. The team generally develops on emulators for the latest Pixel phones.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Currently Scribe-Android does not work as a floating keyboard.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3b47adc9..b5617545 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -158,6 +158,8 @@ git remote add upstream https://github.com/scribe-org/Scribe-Android.git
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > If you're not seeing your changes or are experiencing issues when running the app, consider clearing the Android Studio cache. This can be done via `File` > `Invalidate Caches...` in the menu. You can then select options for which caches to invalidate and then select `Invalidate and Restart` restart Android Studio so the changes are reflected.
+>
+> Please note that you may also need to remake your emulator device from time to time. The team generally develops on emulators for the latest Pixel phones.
 
 After activating your emulator, consider setting up [pre-commit](https://pre-commit.com/) to fix common errors in the codebase before they're committed by running: