How to Install Android in VirtualBox – How-To Geek?

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Installing Android in VirtualBox allows you to run the Android operating system on your computer within a virtual machine. Here’s a general guide on how to install Android in VirtualBox:

  1. Download VirtualBox: Visit the official VirtualBox website (virtualbox.org) and download the appropriate version of VirtualBox for your operating system. Follow the installation instructions to install VirtualBox on your computer.
  2. Download the Android ISO: Obtain the Android ISO file that you want to install in VirtualBox. You can download Android-x86 ISOs from the official Android-x86 website (android-x86.org) or other sources that provide Android ISOs.
  3. Create a new virtual machine:
    • Open VirtualBox and click on “New” to create a new virtual machine.
    • Provide a name for the virtual machine and select “Linux” as the type. Choose either “Other Linux (64-bit)” or “Other Linux (32-bit)” depending on the Android ISO you downloaded.
    • Allocate the desired amount of memory (RAM) to the virtual machine. It’s recommended to assign at least 2GB of RAM.
    • Create a new virtual hard disk and choose the file type and size for the disk. The default options are usually sufficient.
  4. Configure virtual machine settings:
    • Select the newly created virtual machine from the VirtualBox Manager and click on “Settings”.
    • In the “System” section, go to the “Processor” tab and allocate the desired number of CPU cores to the virtual machine.
    • Navigate to the “Storage” section, click on the empty CD/DVD drive, and select the Android ISO file you downloaded.
  5. Install Android in the virtual machine:
    • Start the virtual machine by clicking on “Start” in the VirtualBox Manager.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to install Android in the virtual machine. The installation process may vary depending on the Android version and ISO you are using.
    • Once the installation is complete, you can run Android within the VirtualBox virtual machine.

Remember that Android in VirtualBox may not have access to all the hardware features of your computer, and performance can vary depending on your system specifications. It’s also worth noting that installing Android in VirtualBox is intended for testing and development purposes rather than daily use.