Another way for people to install and use Android applications on their computers is by using VirtualBox to emulate Android on their PC. So how do you emulate Android using this software?
Emulating Android on your computer allows you to run applications and games specifically written for the Android operating system on mobile devices, smartphones, etc. In the previous article, you learned how to create an Android virtual machine on your computer using VirtualBox, which is just as good as BlueStacks .
How to create an Android virtual machine on your computer using VirtualBox
Step 1 : Preparation
Before we begin, you need to install VirtualBox and download the Android-x86 ISO file .
- Download and install the latest version of VirtualBox virtual drive creation software .
- Download the Android-x86 ISO file here.
Step 2 : Open VirtualBox, click the New button to start creating a new virtual machine and set it up as shown in the image.
In the next dialog box, click Next.
Press Create to begin the process.
Select VHD (Virtual Hard Disk) and press Next.
In the new dialog box that appears, click Next.
Press Create
Step 3 : Install Android-x86
Click on Store, select Empty , then click on the CD icon, and select the Android-x86 ISO file you downloaded earlier.
After completing the setup, click Start to run the program.
Then, a settings window will appear with options for you to choose from; select the last option.
Next, select Create/Modify partitions in the following window.
Using the keyboard, select New to create a new partition, then press Enter.
Select Primary and press Enter, then press Enter again to confirm the new partition size.
Next, select Bootable and press Enter. Then select Write and press Enter.
You will receive a Yes/No question; type Yes at the prompt and press Enter.
Then select Quit and press Enter.
The screen will take you back to the Choose Partition window; select the first option and press Enter.
Select the format as ext3 , then click OK to format the newly created partition.
Continue clicking Yes
Then select Run Android-x86 and click OK.
You just need to wait for Android to load and set it up according to the on-screen instructions, and you're done.
And here are the results.
Above, we have just guided you on how to create an Android virtual machine on your computer using VirtualBox . With this software, you can emulate the Android operating system on your computer and easily experience applications and games specifically designed for this operating system.
There are many Android emulator software programs available for Windows. Besides VirtualBox, users can download LeapDroid to emulate Android on their computers. LeapDroid boasts extremely high performance, providing gamers with a smooth, lag-free experience when playing Android games.
Besides LeapDroid, BlueStacks, or Virtualbox, you can also download many other Android emulators currently available, such as Droid4X, Windroy, Nox App Player, MEmu , Genymotion, or Koplayer. These are all highly rated by users. Droid4X has download and installation speeds comparable to BlueStacks, while Nox App Player has received quite good user reviews. The remaining options, such as MEmu and Koplayer, also meet the requirements of gamers and users.