Android OS is an open source mobile operating system owned by Google and developed by the Android developer community. Android is based on Linux, and it is widely used in mobile phones, and also waiting for its entry into tablets and netbook computer segment. Though it is a mobile OS, we can virtually run Android on Linux, Intel Mac and even in Windows. Live Android is a special compilation of Android OS in a CD ISO image form, that we can use to boot Android from a USB drive or CD. We can also use a desktop vitalization application like SUN VirtualBox and install (virtually) or operate Android OS in Windows and other OS platforms. Though we cannot exactly reproduce and use Android just like as in mobile phones, give it a try if you are planning to buy an Android device or curious to know about its user interface, menu options, etc. Here we will point you to the Live Android download, and help you to install Android OS in Windows, virtually using SUN VirtualBox application.
Download Android OS Live image version:
- Oct 07, 2018 Download: Android-x86 for PC See: How to install Android-x86 for PC on Virtualbox or Vmware. Phoenix OS- Android OS for PC. It is another best Android-PC based operating system with a much familiar interface that is easy to use as the Windows 10. The Phoenix OS's current version is based on Android 7.1.
- Most system updates and security patches happen automatically. To check if an update is available: Open your device's Settings app. Tap Security. Check for an update: To check if a security update is available, tap Security update. To check if a Google Play system update is available, tap Google Play system update. Follow any steps on the screen.
The wait: Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel, Pixel C, and Pixel XL owners should be able to download and install Android 8.0 quickly. If you have a Samsung, HTC, Moto, OnePlus, or other.
Download Android Live CD here.
Credits: Live Android and Google Code.
Download the 3rd(.001) and 4th(.002) links, and join the two files with HJsplit for Windows.
Now download and install SUN (Now Oracle) VirtualBox for Windows from here.
After installation, Open VirtualBox and click on create new virtual machine .
Enter the name as Android and Operating system choice as Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. In all upcoming steps, click next after competing with all the required instructions given below.
Set memory. (keep it as default)
From radio buttons, create new hard disk.
Select Dynamically expanding storage .
Set Android virtual disk location and a suitable size (say 20GB)
Now click Finish to create a new Android VirtualBox.
Now from VirtualBox interface select Android and click start .
First run wizard opens.
In next step, select media source as image and browse to the location of the joined Live Android .ISO image .
Let the wizard complete. It will open the the Android OS home (given below) after execution. When we click mouse anywhere, it will pop-up a box- click capture and continue.
Android Home Android Menu
Techknowl in Android web browser- virtually installed on Windows (click to enlarge ).
- The above stated technique is used for testing an old version of Android on Windows. You can find and download Android 4.0, and other new variants from this websiteand test it on the Virtualbox using the same procedure. The Android x86(Windows 32 bits)bit) builds given in that site works exceptionally well
with corresponding devices given in that page; however, you could use the same ISO files to create bootable USB disks (using Unetbootin ). Follow the procedure given in the Unetbootin website to build a Live, Android USB disk.
- If you just want to run popular Android apps on your Windows or Mac (limited compatibility) desktop, try Bluestacks.
Android 8.0 Oreo™
Smarter, faster, more powerful and sweeter than ever. The world's favorite cookie is your new favorite Android release.
Swift moves, behind the scenes
2x faster:
Best software for iphone. Get started on your favorite tasks more quickly with 2x the boot speed when powering up*
*boot time as measured on Google Pixel
Background limits:
Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least, it's the super power you can't even see.
A hero who's ready before you are
Autofill:
With your permission, Autofill remembers your logins to get you into your favorite apps at supersonic speed.
Smart text selection:
Android Oreo recognizes text when you tap or select, then recommends a next logical step via a suggested app.
Do two things at once, at once
- Oct 07, 2018 Download: Android-x86 for PC See: How to install Android-x86 for PC on Virtualbox or Vmware. Phoenix OS- Android OS for PC. It is another best Android-PC based operating system with a much familiar interface that is easy to use as the Windows 10. The Phoenix OS's current version is based on Android 7.1.
- Most system updates and security patches happen automatically. To check if an update is available: Open your device's Settings app. Tap Security. Check for an update: To check if a security update is available, tap Security update. To check if a Google Play system update is available, tap Google Play system update. Follow any steps on the screen.
The wait: Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel, Pixel C, and Pixel XL owners should be able to download and install Android 8.0 quickly. If you have a Samsung, HTC, Moto, OnePlus, or other.
Download Android Live CD here.
Credits: Live Android and Google Code.
Download the 3rd(.001) and 4th(.002) links, and join the two files with HJsplit for Windows.
Now download and install SUN (Now Oracle) VirtualBox for Windows from here.
After installation, Open VirtualBox and click on create new virtual machine .
Enter the name as Android and Operating system choice as Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. In all upcoming steps, click next after competing with all the required instructions given below.
Set memory. (keep it as default)
From radio buttons, create new hard disk.
Select Dynamically expanding storage .
Set Android virtual disk location and a suitable size (say 20GB)
Now click Finish to create a new Android VirtualBox.
Now from VirtualBox interface select Android and click start .
First run wizard opens.
In next step, select media source as image and browse to the location of the joined Live Android .ISO image .
Let the wizard complete. It will open the the Android OS home (given below) after execution. When we click mouse anywhere, it will pop-up a box- click capture and continue.
Android Home Android Menu
Techknowl in Android web browser- virtually installed on Windows (click to enlarge ).
- The above stated technique is used for testing an old version of Android on Windows. You can find and download Android 4.0, and other new variants from this websiteand test it on the Virtualbox using the same procedure. The Android x86(Windows 32 bits)bit) builds given in that site works exceptionally well
with corresponding devices given in that page; however, you could use the same ISO files to create bootable USB disks (using Unetbootin ). Follow the procedure given in the Unetbootin website to build a Live, Android USB disk.
- If you just want to run popular Android apps on your Windows or Mac (limited compatibility) desktop, try Bluestacks.
Android 8.0 Oreo™
Smarter, faster, more powerful and sweeter than ever. The world's favorite cookie is your new favorite Android release.
Swift moves, behind the scenes
2x faster:
Best software for iphone. Get started on your favorite tasks more quickly with 2x the boot speed when powering up*
*boot time as measured on Google Pixel
Background limits:
Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least, it's the super power you can't even see.
A hero who's ready before you are
Autofill:
With your permission, Autofill remembers your logins to get you into your favorite apps at supersonic speed.
Smart text selection:
Android Oreo recognizes text when you tap or select, then recommends a next logical step via a suggested app.
Do two things at once, at once
Picture-in-Picture:
Allows you to see two apps at once, it's like having super strength and laser vision.
Dive into more apps with fewer taps
Notification Dots:
Press the notification dots to quickly see what's new, and easily clear them by swiping away.
Android Instant Apps:
Download Android System For Pc
Teleport directly into new apps right from your browser, no installation needed.
Evolving our superest of powers safely and soundly
Peace of mind in the palm of your hand
Google Play Protect:
Working to keep your device and data safe from misbehaving apps by scanning over 50 billion apps per day, even the ones you haven't installed yet!
Talk about a life saver
Whether you're talking, playing, working or streaming, you can feel confident about keeping your battery strong and full of life.
Express yourself in more ways than ever
Emoji:
Share the feels with a fully redesigned emoji set, including over 60 new emoji.
A bird? A plane? No, it's Android Oreo.
Download Android System Webview
Powers, and beyond
Allows you to quickly access from the navigation bar accessibility features, like magnification, and functionality within accessibility services, like Select to Speak.
Accessibility services can optimize the audio experience for users with disabilities.
Developers can now provide a full-bleed square shaped icon and OEMs will mask the icon to ensure intra-device consistency.
Highlights the incoming notification with larger font, highlighted app name and immediate access to actions.
More control over how apps run in the background for better overall system performance.
Limits the frequency of location updates in the background for better overall system health.
Enables applications to render richer visual content with more vibrant colors and subtler gradients. Supports full color management which allows applications to render images in the format and quality they were intended.
Applications no longer need to bundle custom fonts, which helps reduce their size.
Hostile downloader apps can't operate without permission; users now permit the installation of APKs per-source.
Compatible with all Mopria-certified printers, which make up 97% of printers sold worldwide.
API that allows you to share files across the Internet via web links.
API function for high-performance audio including Native C/C++ audio API.
More granular and consistent control over which notifications can appear and how intrusive they are.
lets users hide notifications for a period of time, similar to inbox snoozing.
Pointer capture allows the app to capture all mouse input.
The biggest change to the foundations of Android to date: a modular architecture that makes it easier and faster for hardware makers to deliver Android updates.
Developers can now let the size of their text expand or contract automatically based on the size and characteristics of the TextView, making it much easier to optimize the text size on different screens or with dynamic content.
Support for tooltips (small popup windows with descriptive text) for views and menu items.
Auto-connects you to high quality Wi-Fi and secures it with a VPN back to Google. Learn more.
