Android OS for PC – Install a complete Android operating system on your computer. Get to know the best Android OS for PC available on the internet and how to install them. In this guide, we reviewed the all Android OS available to download for free. You can use these Android OS to bring all your favorite Android games and Apps on your computer. PUBG mobile players with emulators deal with game lag, screen tearing so it’ll be super awesome if you play these games on the Android operating system. Emulators only take a percentage of computer resources and won’t be able to give you a smooth Android experience.
Extra: These OS are based on Android and are unlike emulating android on a computer. If you want to run Windows and Android on top of that check these Android emulators for Windows.
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Android OS for PC.
Update: PrimeOS is added.
We picked five Android operating system available and reviewed them and here are our views. These listed OS are ordered according to my preference, I listed the best Android you should use first and then the rest. Here is a drill down of best android OS for computers and laptops. The below listed Android operating system are the top in the industry, so let’s start with them and after that, we’ll discuss other options to install or simulate Android on your computer. All of these operating systems can be downloaded in ISO system image or other image formats, to make a bootable USB use Rufus and check these guide for more help.
1. Phoenix OS.
[Download Phoenix OS] Currently maintained and supported.
Phoenix OS was released shortly after the publication of the Remix OS. At the time it went popular, especially because it was the only Android operating system to work on 32-bit machines. PhoenixOS is a great Android operating system, which is probably because of feature and interface similarities to the remix operating system. Both 32-bit and 64-bit computer are supported. It is also based on the Android x86 project.
Related: Dual boot Phoenix OS with Windows operating system
The new Phoenix OS comes with an installer that makes it easier to install the operating system directly to the hard drive or to a USB drive. In so many ways it feels and acts like the remix OS, but yes it falls short when in comparison. UPDATE: That is not the case anymore, Phoenix OS is updated with so many new features and system stability. This is only android x-86 fork which currently offering updates and hopefully, they will continue to do so in the future. This is one Android operating system for the computer which is based on the almost latest Android 7.1 (Remix OS based on Android 6).
2. Android 8.1 (x86 Project).
[Download] Android 8.x
This project is to port AOSP-Android for x86 machines. The project plays a very significant role in below-mentioned Android operating systems (Remix, PrimeOS, BlissOS and Phoenix os). If you want a lightweight android operating system and without customization, you can install android OS build from here. You’ll get the same key features and interface seen on a real Android smartphone. You can make bootable USB using the x86 android builds. We recently tested the Android 7 (rc2) 64-bit architecture on my old HP laptop, and it worked really smooth. it able to do all sort of things, wifi, Bluetooth, and brightness did worked.
However, when tested on a cherry trail powered laptop Wifi and sound didn’t work, Although it can be understood. If you lack good computer hardware you can test the KitKat/Marshmallow x86 build which is 350+MB image file you can burn into a USB to create bootable media. After, simply boot and use the Android OS. The Android 8 based port comes with 2 home launchers, one the stock and second is called “taskbar” which gives kind of start menu where all the installed app are present.
Note: For most users, the 64-bit version should just work fine, people with the single onboard processor can use the x86_64 build.
Androidx86’s Lollipop and Marshmallow
Also android-x86 ports of Android Lollipop and Marshmallow you can use in computers with moderate hardware. The latest android port uses more resources on your computer. Both Lollipop and marshmallow are based on Android 5 and Android 6 respectively. Both android versions are popular among thousands of users, and these are the version whose introduce us to material design. Use below links to get the operating system image and save it to your computer.
3. Prime OS.
Android 7, DecaPro Keymapping.
It’s new in this list, based on the Android x86 project this fork can run on older computers as well as new. The special thing about it is deca-key mapping for gamers. Sure, PUBG Mobile is on trend and players have been using Android Emulators or Tencent gaming buddy. You can technically get the best performance when you play the game on an Android operating system installed on your computer.
4. Remix OS.
[Marshmallow, discontinued] Remix OS — the first best Android operating system is released in 2016 by Jide.
It was the discussion topic when it comes to the interface because of its similarities to Windows 10: the taskbar, notification system, etc. Remix OS now supports both 32-bit and 64-bit computers architecture and can be easily installed whether PC is UEFI-based or Legacy. It also installs the Google Play, so undoubtedly you can install any Android apps. However, some applications will not work due to the architecture difference. However, the 32-bit version of the Remix OS has been released but nothing changes as they have shut the project
How to Install and Dual Boot Remix OS with Windows 10
If you want a great Android operating system, then Remix OS will work best. For starters, you have to make a bootable USB remix OS so you can directly boot and run on a computer. Then if you wish to keep running it from USB, you can do so by creating persistence USB that will allow running this Android operating system from a USB drive. Otherwise installing it on the hard disk is a better option when you solely want to have this as your primary operating system.
Remix OS for PC download links is after this section. Also worth mention that Remix OS comes pre-installed with some of the top application like MX Player (Video Player) and QuickPic (Gallery app). You can download remix os for PC using the below link. Also, it supports a variety of hardware that makes it possible to play HD videos without any lag, just like they play on Windows.
It was probably the best Android OS for PC until it was pulled off and discontinued. You can still use this operating system by downloading its system image, but you need to know that you will be using a system released back in 2016 with no future updates.
5. OpenThos.
The information is not very clear.
Openthos is new, and it supports Android apps and Linux apps in multi-windows. For this to run your computer’s CPU should be 64-bit architecture. Getting the ISO file of this operating was a task itself. First, you have to go through the link and enter the password, and later you need Baidu client software where you need to create an account (which is also problematic because everything will be in Chinese) then you can download the operating system image. I have tested the 23rd Nov 2017 version of English.
Moreover, tested in the Legacy mode as it failed to boot in UEFI mode. If you really want to test put android OS on your computer, you may probably want Phoenix OS or something near stock like Android x86. OpenThos vision is good on paper but still, it has not achieved a great user experience.
6. Bliss OS.
Blisspop is pure Android x86 ports but with few modifications like the taskbar and system stability. You can also launch apps in Windowed mode rather the full-screen which helps opening two or more apps side by side. A note about Openthos and Bliss OS: When testing both OS failed to boot over UEFI firmware, they run successfully when Legacy mode was turned on from the BIOS settings. So if you have a computer with only UEFI firmware you maybe not be able to boot both of the Android Operating System from a bootable media device.
But if you insist and like to test them you can use a virtual machine software to run them on the operating system you are using. Some of the modern computers might have support for Legacy mode, but you need to enable it from the BIOS settings. So technically if you are running on Windows 8 or newer your computer probably has support for UEFI firmware in you might face problems booting these two so check in your BIOS settings if you can find Legacy mode and enable it.
For people who care less about highly modified Android OS under a Windows look-alike skin but still want some usability features should try this.
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- From WindowsVibes: How to Install Android on PC and these are the options
tell me about these very briefly.
1. Android-x86: This project aim is to port stock-Android for x86 machines. If you want a lightweight android operating system and without customization, install android OS build from here.
2. Phoenix OS: Phoenix OS comes with an installer that makes installation easier. This is android x-86 fork offering updates on a regular basis and hopefully, they will continue in the future.
3. Remix OS: Dead.
4. Openthos: Openthos is new, and it supports Android apps and Linux apps in multi-windows. For this to run your computer’s CPU should be 64-bit architecture. Getting the ISO file of this operating is annoying.
5. Bliss OS: Blisspop is pure Android x86 ports but with few modifications like the taskbar and system stability. You can also launch apps in Windowed mode rather the full-screen which helps opening two or more apps side by side.
6. Competition: Ther is other multiple ways to get Android Os on your computer. First is to use a Virtual machine, the second is using Google’s Android Studio which is just like using an Android emulator. New Android OSare slowly emerging, the example here would be PrimeOS, an Indian startup company recently released a cheap laptop with modified android skin.
You’ll also learn to install Android on PC with step by step instructions. This article solely focused on Android OS for PC. So it is true — running Android applications are not limited to Android smartphones and tablet.
Which is the best Android OS for PC?
- To play games (PUBG mobile), Smooth performance, Daily driver: Phoenix OS 👌
We understand that by now you should have received enough information about the Android operating system. So now you can easily decide which Android operating system you can install on your computer. However, if you still have any problem or doubt, hop to the comment section. Or if you know any Android device for PC we are looking forward to hearing from you as well. You can install these Android OS on your computer using a USB Drive or DVD. Most of them only require a USB Flash Drive.
Which is more convenient as you do not have to install any operating system on your hard disk to see how it will look and work. In this article, we discussed the best Android operating system for PC and how to create android environments have been already discussed in several older posts on this website. For instance, most of the Android OS is mentioned: “in this post & here.” Android environments and Android emulator information are taken from this thread— where we have described them broadly.
Everyone is familiar with Windows, MAC, and Linux. What are the other operating systems you can run on a computer? The Android operating system is favorite for so many mobile users worldwide, but installing and using Android on a computer is also possible, how? So natively installing android on your computer allows games and apps to run butter smooth and without any fuss. You are able to run the Android operating system on x86 or x64 architecture computer (32-bit and 64-bit).
My Amd processor not support any Android os
In the past I have installed Remix OS in mi PC with AMD procesor and it worked, try it maybe it works.
I have question…
Is NOX player also bootable? like Uh, Remix OS.
Unfortunately no, NOX is an android emulator works on Windows OS. But why don’t you use Phoenix OS, good android OS. 🙂
Is openThose English too or only Chinese?
It have English system image as well.
Friends, please help! I tried to install different Android builds on my AMD CPU (aspire L5100), but in all cases have issues with picture – half of picture every time blinking. P.S. the same builds successfully runs on Intel CPU.
I see blisspop is amd CPU compatible, you can try that. Or I’d suggest run an older android-86 build like lollipop.
There’s no such thing as CUP’s! It’s CPU(Central Processing Unit), acronyms have purpose, so you should check your spelling before assuming intelligent people would know what you mean by CUP!
Also, AMD should be spelled in all caps, that how the logo appears as itself, but even AMD is an acronym, Advanced Micro Devices, same as the file format JPEG(not JPG), it’s Joint Photographic Experts Group, which is why I fix every file extension with JPEG, except for PNG, BMP and TIFF!
And I learned all this and more working under-the-counter at a PC store in Green Hills(Nashville), TN from Sept. 2009 till 2010 and at Nossi College of Art back in 2005 to 2008!
What’s your point. These “thinsg” are called typos. Ohh
installed 4 OS on my notebook : Win, Ubuntu, Remix, Phoenix
Remix to play certain game that can’t be played on Phoenix nor x86 after some tweaking for it’s root
this game can’t be played on Phoenix/x86 because their virtual debug console (the alt+f1) can’t be deactivated like remix
currently about to try BlissOS
Tried Remix OS Player
the app said it’s not supporting non Intel processor, mine AMD
Nox kinda bloatware if You don’t prepare some disk space for it
Hello Devandra,
which version of android shall I install in packard bell easynote entg81ba ?
I have tried different version of
linux, Centos 7, redhat 7 ubuntu 16.4 but to not avail. I would like to try android. ( processor is N3050 celeron apparently that family of processor are not supported.)
Its a try-to-know process. Try either Marshmallow or Kitkat x86_64 buils that might work.
(apologizing for relying late)
The thing you should be looking is ” x86_64 ” android port that may support single board computer. However, I am unsure if that will work. How about you test and let me know. 🙂
Example ISO you’ll need: android-x86_64-6.0-r3.iso
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can someone suggest me the best andriod OS for gaming ? , i currently have android x86 os installed , and it does not open high grahpics games like asphalt 8 and bilitz brigade , so i wanted to try out bliss OS?
You should try Phoenix OS, Bliss OS is like the Stock Androidx86 with nav and multi-tasking feature.
hey we All should be supporting prime os And it is obviously the latest And greatest one its super fast too faster than All ive ever seen combined looks great for games And Apps
Yes we do support it, it’d be great if they push a public version of the PrimeOS.