Users who like the Android OS installed on smartphones and tablets are becoming more and more every day. This is due to the convenience of its operation, a beautiful and intuitive interface, the availability of an incredible variety of free games and applications in different directions, as well as a number of other factors. Another point influencing the growing popularity of this operating system is that it has open source software, which compares favorably with the creation of Apple called iOS. When it becomes necessary for iPhone users to crack their devices using jailbreak in order to install any updates, for those who prefer Android, simply install any version of interest. You can even get acquainted with how this operating system works without buying the device on which it is installed, for this it can be installed on a computer.
And that is why some users are wondering how will Android work for a laptop? You can understand this issue, as well as consider the installation process and the subtleties of operating the OS.
To start
So, if we talk about how to install “Android” on a laptop, it should be noted that there should not be any special difficulties with this, but it is just necessary to follow certain recommendations. You need to download a virtual disk image called Live CD Android, or Live USB Android, the first is burned to any disc, and the second can be dropped onto a USB flash drive to test on your computer. If the operating system is to your taste, then you can then install it as a second on your computer.
Installation process
If you want to use “Android” on a laptop, then you can do it quite simply and quickly. First, go to a special online resource called Android x86 Project. There you should find and download a file with the latest of the Android systems. Now you can create a bootable disc, for which you need to use a program to burn discs, such as ImgBurn, Nero or Ultra ISO. And when this is done, you can insert the recorded disc into the computer drive. The operating system should be loaded in the "live CD" mode by selecting the Life CD item, for this it is worth stopping at the first menu item, which involves starting the system without installation.
Life CD mode allows you to install the operating system on your computer as an alternative or independent to an already installed Windows or Linux. In addition, you can download a virtual USB disk image, which allows you to easily run Android on your laptop or computer.
Installation on a USB flash drive or memory card
For this purpose, you need a medium with a capacity of 256 megabytes inserted in the computer. You should delete all files or just format the media, now you need to download and install “Android” on a USB flash drive. To do this, on the boot page of the operating system, scroll down and select the appropriate section, and then click View under it. So you start downloading the ISO image. In addition, a special utility designed to create a bootable UNetbootin flash drive is useful to you.
When all downloads are completed, you should run the downloaded utility. After setting the checkbox on DiskImage, you need to click "...", and then select the ISO-file of the operating system that you recently downloaded. Next, you will be required to select a memory card or flash drive that you decide to use for these purposes, and click the “OK” button at the bottom of the dialog box. The utility will copy the files to the disk of your choice. When the process ends, the program will prompt you to exit or restart the computer. If you decide to immediately launch “Android” on a laptop, you can click on restart, otherwise you just need to exit to start the OS from a flash drive when you want it.
Using Android x86
Now you can launch this interesting operating system on your device. To do this, you must reboot the device with the USB drive connected, and then select the download from it. Since not every laptop will immediately start booting from a USB flash drive, you will need to enter the boot parameters change menu located in the BIOS. Now, when loading from a USB drive, you need to select a Live CD, so that Android will be launched without any reboot. Before the system boots up, a welcome window will appear in front of you for a few moments. And then the “Android” boot screen appears on the laptop.
Work
It only takes a few seconds for the system desktop to appear. You can get quick access to applications on the main screen or open a menu where a lot more options are hidden. The system works quickly and very well. You can even download new applications, although with such a launch they will be installed for only one current session. Now you know how to install “Android” on a laptop.