Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2 are the Google smartphones to get the Android 11 preview ahead of all. Users can get the Preview from this google's page. First, know that you can set up an Android environment on your computer using Google's official Android SDK. Where ‘Android Emulators' emulate Android on your Windows PC, Bliss OS, on the other hand, is Android itself and needs to be installed as a separate OS. As for its installation, you could use a. Android emulators allow the users to run and test Android apps on the PC rather than on the phone. It allows the user to run Android on PC and check their apps on a computer. Once the developer tests the app and makes sure it is free of any issues, the app goes out to the general public.
Are you looking for a simple method to install and run Android OS with Windows 10/7 in Dual boot environment? Then Phoenix OS is the best one to start.
Phoenix OS is a customized Android PC OS based on Android x86 open source project, supported by some Chinese software technology company. If you see the original Android x86, you feel old and uncomfortable interface which is not in its fork Phoenix OS.
Here we will learn the simplest method to dual boot PhoenixOS with Windows 10 or Windows 7 without harming or deleting any existing file. You can even install it on a USB drive, however, that solely your own choice of usage. And remember Phoenix os is not an emulator.
Dual Boot Android Phoenix OS with Windows 10 or 7
Here we are not using regular ISO image of this Android OS flashed on a USB drive, instead of an executable file of its which meant for Windows platforms and work exactly like any other Windows software.
Step 1: Download Phoenix OS executable file
As I mentioned above that we are not going to use the traditional ISO image installation process which is in most of the case makes Primary Windows OS unbootable, if you don't know how exactly deal with partitioning and boot manager systems.
Go to official PhoenixOS download page, here is the link for your convenience and click on the Download button (google drive link or Mega) given in the front of Exe Installer (For windows). While performing this tutorial, the latest version of Android available on this PC Android OS was 7.1, which may be different in yours. The file-based on Android 7.1 is a 64-bit one, so if your is system is 32-bit then go for PhoenixOS base on Android 5.1, available on the same page.
Step 2: Run PhoenixOS executable Installer file
Once the downloading is completed, go to the executable installer file and double click on that to run it or simply right-click and select Run as administrator.
Step 3: Install Phoenix OS on Windows
So, here you will get three options Install, Make U-Dik and Uninstall. If you want to install this Android OS on your PC hard drive then select the Install option and for those want to set up it on Pen Drive, they can go for the 'Make -U-Disk'. However, if you want a good performance, it is recommended to install it on a local hard drive. Here we are selecting 'Install' to place it on the hard disk. Don't worry, it will not touch or delete your existing Windows OS files.
Step 4: Select the Drive or partition to install Android OS
Although it not going to harm existing Windows 10 or 7 installation, still I would recommend not to install it on the same partition where your previous OS is, just for precautions, thus here in this tutorial instead of selecting C: drive partition, we have gone for G: partition which has our other common files and folders.
Note: PhoenixOS will install in a folder created by its own name and will not delete or format your existing partition, thus don't worry.
After selecting, click on the Next button.
Step 5: Select Data size for Phoenix OS installation
The data image size is a size which will allocate to PhoenixOS to install and use the same for further apps installation from Google play store. You can say that it is a C: drive for this Android OS just like we have one for Windows, thus choose as per your available space. Since, we are installing it on a local drive, not on some USB disk, thus 32 GB is not a big deal and selects that only. Plus click on the Install button.
Step 6: Installation Progress
Wait for few minutes until it decompressed the compressed PhoenixOS images on your local drive in a folder.
Step 7: Reboot system
After the decompressing and adding boot value to your current menu for Android, the setup wizard will give the Reboot Now option. Save your current work and click on this option.
Step 8: Windows 10 and Phoenix Dual Boot Menu
When you reboot your system, Windows 10 boot menu will appear, which also will feature an option for Phoenix OS, click on it so that we can boot our newly install Android PC operating system.
Step 9: System initializing
Wait for some time, while the system is setting up the files and other settings for Phoenix.
Step 10: Select Android OS language
By default, the OS comes in Chinese language and I am sure you are not familiar with it, thus click on the drop-down box and select the English language.
After that click on the Next button.
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Step 11: User license Agreement
Read the agreement, if you want and click on the Accept button to accord with all given terms and conditions.
Step 12: Connect Network
To receive security updates and for the installation of apps, connect to existing WiFi connection of yours, however, you can do it later from the OS interface as well.
Step 13: Create a User account
Given some name to your PhoenixOS user account. Here we are giving H2S Media.
Step 14: Phoenix OS Interface
So, finally, you got an Android Operating system on your PC which mimics the user interface of Windows 10 or 7 OS. In this below screenshot of Phoenix, you can see that.
How to uninstall Phoenix os
In case after some time you want to uninstall Phoenix OS from your computer then simply again boot into your Windows 10 or 7 operating system from the OS selection boot menu. And there again run the Phoenix OS executable file.
When it gets opened, select the Uninstall button.
Select the Yes option when it says 'Are you sure to uninstall the Phoenix OS?' That's it.
Phoenix os review
We know so many users out there want to try easy to use Android OS either on their Virtual machines or in PC dual boot environment and believe us guys after using Phoenix, we can say it is the easiest and safest way to experience Android OS on Desktop or Laptop till now. Before writing this Quick Phoenix review we used it for a couple of hours and here is our experience with it.
If we talk about its interface than it is somewhat similar to Deepin Linux Desktop environment and has all basic things needs to operate an OS on PC hardware. However, because of a wide range of hardware in the market, few features would not work as they meant for, such as in our case display brightness bar didn't work, thus full brightness on the screen put lots of strain on our eyes and makes it difficult to use for a long period of time…
Phoenix OS file manager
Giving a glance on the below screenshot one can easily get an idea how much user-friendly this OS is. Our all system drives can easily be accessed by Phoenix with beautiful drive icons and storage space indicator. Just like Windows or Linux on the left side, we get the shortcuts to jump on important folders or drives.
Below the drive info, shortcuts for different categories have been given such as Music, Images, Videos and Files which allow users to access all same kind of file extensions under one roof. For example, you want to see videos, click on its category and all videos on the system will be there to watch.
Drag and Drop
Another pretty good feature is drag and drop facility same like Commerical Desktop operating systems. Yes, we don't have to copy and paste things, just use the mouse click, select and drag the items to move or copy.
Notification centre
If you are Windows 10 and macOS user then you will not miss the notification centre, since it is also available on PhoenixOS. To access it, click on any of the feature icon given on the right side bottom and it will pop out. Also, same as Windows 10 quick setting shortcuts available on it such as Volume bar, Display brightness, Screenshot tool, location, Wifi, Bluetooth and more.
Multi-windows settings
Another wonderful feature of the PhoenixOS- Switching or quick access to opened applications/windows. If you are working on multiple things and want to jump over some already running background application, then simply click on the recent apps icon given on the right bottom side and you are good to go.
Application menu
Logic pro 9 set up. PhoenixOS has not been stuffed by the developers with apps, only the essential things are there on it those can be accessed from the familiar start menu of its. For example browser, it comes with its own StarDust browser.
StarDust is a lightweight browser comes with advertisement filtering and sleek materialistic design. It uses a strong Chromium kernel to provide a better web browsing experience.
Phoenix Google play store
Another best thing of OS is it has pre-installed Google Play store app which means we can install any app available on it directly on our Android OS.
Settings
As we know, it is a customized Android version, thus along with the standard view of the setting, it also has a beautiful grid of setting items in colourful icons.
Gallery app of the OS worked smoothly without any problem in our case, also it features some pre-available wallpapers to set as the home screen background.
Shutdown and Power menu
Again an attractive arrangement of the shutdown, sleep, restart and lock icons with smooth edges and blur background which mimics iOS.
Verdict
If you want to try Android OS your system then Phoenix is the best way, indeed Prime OS is also out there, however, by providing Windows dual boot installer, the Phoenix obviously has an upper hand. Also, because of the Octopus keymapping engine, one can easily use Keyboard and mouse to play popular games like Pubg. To work with office apps and other productive task PhoenixOS support common keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl+C, Win+D, Alt+Tab, and Alt+F4. You can create multi clones of the same app, LAN access is there, Microsoft Office Suite for free, apps like WPS, Evernote; universal search all are there, moreover, if you are on a tablet, then one key switch back to stock Android.
Select the Yes option when it says 'Are you sure to uninstall the Phoenix OS?' That's it.
Phoenix os review
We know so many users out there want to try easy to use Android OS either on their Virtual machines or in PC dual boot environment and believe us guys after using Phoenix, we can say it is the easiest and safest way to experience Android OS on Desktop or Laptop till now. Before writing this Quick Phoenix review we used it for a couple of hours and here is our experience with it.
If we talk about its interface than it is somewhat similar to Deepin Linux Desktop environment and has all basic things needs to operate an OS on PC hardware. However, because of a wide range of hardware in the market, few features would not work as they meant for, such as in our case display brightness bar didn't work, thus full brightness on the screen put lots of strain on our eyes and makes it difficult to use for a long period of time…
Phoenix OS file manager
Giving a glance on the below screenshot one can easily get an idea how much user-friendly this OS is. Our all system drives can easily be accessed by Phoenix with beautiful drive icons and storage space indicator. Just like Windows or Linux on the left side, we get the shortcuts to jump on important folders or drives.
Below the drive info, shortcuts for different categories have been given such as Music, Images, Videos and Files which allow users to access all same kind of file extensions under one roof. For example, you want to see videos, click on its category and all videos on the system will be there to watch.
Drag and Drop
Another pretty good feature is drag and drop facility same like Commerical Desktop operating systems. Yes, we don't have to copy and paste things, just use the mouse click, select and drag the items to move or copy.
Notification centre
If you are Windows 10 and macOS user then you will not miss the notification centre, since it is also available on PhoenixOS. To access it, click on any of the feature icon given on the right side bottom and it will pop out. Also, same as Windows 10 quick setting shortcuts available on it such as Volume bar, Display brightness, Screenshot tool, location, Wifi, Bluetooth and more.
Multi-windows settings
Another wonderful feature of the PhoenixOS- Switching or quick access to opened applications/windows. If you are working on multiple things and want to jump over some already running background application, then simply click on the recent apps icon given on the right bottom side and you are good to go.
Application menu
Logic pro 9 set up. PhoenixOS has not been stuffed by the developers with apps, only the essential things are there on it those can be accessed from the familiar start menu of its. For example browser, it comes with its own StarDust browser.
StarDust is a lightweight browser comes with advertisement filtering and sleek materialistic design. It uses a strong Chromium kernel to provide a better web browsing experience.
Phoenix Google play store
Another best thing of OS is it has pre-installed Google Play store app which means we can install any app available on it directly on our Android OS.
Settings
As we know, it is a customized Android version, thus along with the standard view of the setting, it also has a beautiful grid of setting items in colourful icons.
Gallery app of the OS worked smoothly without any problem in our case, also it features some pre-available wallpapers to set as the home screen background.
Shutdown and Power menu
Again an attractive arrangement of the shutdown, sleep, restart and lock icons with smooth edges and blur background which mimics iOS.
Verdict
If you want to try Android OS your system then Phoenix is the best way, indeed Prime OS is also out there, however, by providing Windows dual boot installer, the Phoenix obviously has an upper hand. Also, because of the Octopus keymapping engine, one can easily use Keyboard and mouse to play popular games like Pubg. To work with office apps and other productive task PhoenixOS support common keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl+C, Win+D, Alt+Tab, and Alt+F4. You can create multi clones of the same app, LAN access is there, Microsoft Office Suite for free, apps like WPS, Evernote; universal search all are there, moreover, if you are on a tablet, then one key switch back to stock Android.
Really, developers of PhoenixOS has done a tough job, thus, if you have some system with low configuration, you can install it to take all benefits of Android OS on PC along with fun games and apps without using any emulator.
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Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world, but just because it's meant for mobile doesn't mean it can't be installed on the desktop. There are many ways to get Android running on a PC, including virtual device emulators, bootable USB versions, and even full standalone applications like BlueStacks. Each has its advantages and disadvantages depending on your needs. Here is the full breakdown of each.
If you're looking to install Android on PC, we have your back!
Using Android Studio and the virtual device
For the most part, Android development requires a tool called Android Studio. This is the software developers use to enter their code, test their apps, and manage their projects. It also happens to include a powerful 'Android virtual device manager' (AVD Manager) for setting up and installing emulators that can run full-fat Android extremely well.
Using this Android virtual device has many advantages. If you select x86_64 as the architecture, there is the option to run the Android virtual device in using Intel's Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager (HAXM) to speed up the performance. In many cases this will offer a seamless experience; especially on more powerful hardware.
Another big advantage of the AVD is that it comes with the latest version of Android. In fact, this is how most developers will first try out new updates to Android, to see how they affect their apps. That means you can even try beta versions of Android before they're released! Another way that the virtual device has evolved since the early days is by including the Google Play Store on some devices. This means you can access all the apps you've already purchased!
See also: Android SDK tutorial for beginners
The AVD does require a little more set-up than some options on this list. You'll need to download Android Studio first (alongside the SDK) and then you'll need to create your new virtual device. This process does give you the option to choose the display size, memory, and even Android version. Unfortunately, the combination of Android Studio, the Android SDK (which houses the Android Virtual Device), and the Android platform all take up a lot of harddrive space.
This method will work on OS X, Windows and Linux without issue. Android Studio, including the AVD Manager, can be found here.
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Pure Android emulation with Genymotion
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Genymotion is a legacy Android on PC project, offering pure Android emulation with thousands of configuration options available to tailor your experience. The software runs an Android Virtual Device from within VirtualBox, which you'll also need to install.
One of Genymotion's biggest draws is the simulation of GPS, camera, SMS & calls, multi-touch, and basically all the other familiar Android hardware features. Other features include ADB access, support for a variety of app testing frameworks, even cloud access through services like Amazon and Alibaba.
Remember though, Genymotion is primarily targeted at developers looking for an environment in which to test their applications. As such, it's a professional environment with a selection of price plans to match. However, you can download and use the Personal Edition for free.
Open source Android x86.org Android on PC
Next on our list is a free open-source option – Android x86.org.
Based on the Android Open Source Project, Android-x86.org set out to make Android available to anyone with a PC. This makes Android x86 one of the best options if you're looking to install the latest version of Android on PC and use it as your primary operating system or run it in a VM. The software offers near complete stock Android with no additions whatsoever, which is a mixed bag. The good news is that Google Play Services is installed by default, but using something made for touch on a desktop is not that intuitive.
Unfortunately, installation is a little more involved than some of the applications listed below. The standard method is to burn an Android-x86 version to a bootable CD or USB stick and install the Android OS directly to your hard drive. Alternatively, you can install Android-x86 to a Virtual Machine, such as VirtualBox, giving you access from within your regular operating system.
From inside your Virtual Machine, you can install the ISO file and then boot into the operating system. An official guide to the installation options for Android-x86 can be found here.
Old but gold – BlueStacks
BlueStacks is one of the longest-enduring methods to install Android on PC, founded in 2011 and still going strong. BlueStacks has impressive performance, though it's not a patch on the Android Virtual Device. Additional features include: a simplified UI, optimizations dedicated to gaming, key-mapping, and multi-instance support to run multiple apps and even Google Accounts at once.
Wd passport won t show up in my computer. The user interface on Windows is more akin to what you would see in a web browser and offers quick app switching in a tab format on the top of the window. Those hoping to install their own launchers will be disappointed, however, as the option is no longer available since BlueStacks 4. On the plus side, BlueStacks also integrates with Windows to transfer files like APKs and there is even universal copy and paste.
BlueStacks remains a virtual machine at its core. So you don't quite get native system performance, but this keeps the application simple to install and run. BlueStacks 4 runs on a 32-bit version of Android 7.1.2 Nougat, so it's not the most up-to-date out of all the options out there. It is also heavily monetized, which some find distasteful: it will repeatedly request that you download apps from its partners, and you'll need to pay a fee if you choose not to.
Even so, BlueStacks remains one of the best methods of running Android on PC out there. Check out what BlueStacks has to offer by clicking on the link below. You can download the platform at the bottom of the page.
One for the gamers – MEmu
If you're after a simple way to run Android games on a Windows PC, MEmu might be the way to go. The Chinese software is ad-supported, which might be a put-off compared to alternatives. However, MEmu's gaming-focused features might be worth it for some.
MEmu supports multiple-instances, allowing you to run several apps at once to level up multiple accounts. There's also support for keyboard and mouse input as well as gamepads so you can play your way. Other functionalities include the ability to sideload apps and window resizing with a minimum sizing that prevents apps from becoming unusable. Descargar pubg mobile.
In terms of performance, MEmu gained popularity as a faster emulator compared to BlueStacks 3. However, the race is much closer these days given BlueStack 4's performance improvements. The latest MEmu version supports up to Android 7.1, with Android 5.1 and 4.4 compatibility included too.
There are a number of other game-focused clients that let you install Android on PC, including Gameloop (formerly Tencent Gaming Buddy), NoX, and others. Check out our list of the best Android emulators for more niche options.
Comparing the best options to install Android on PC
Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, but it really depends on what you want out of having Android on your desktop.
Bluestacks and other emulators like it have some baggage. Genymotion uses VirtualBox's virtualization. Android-x86 works great as a proof of concept, but it isn't that practical to use when comparing it to the other options discussed in this article.
On balance, this author finds installing the AVD Manager to be the optimal solution. While it comes packaged with Android Studio, the performance and flexibility are unmatched. Plus it is genuinely free, officially supported by Google, and constantly up-to-date. Hey Google! Why not release the virtual device separately?