

Later, the Jide team was joined by Android-x86 founder, Chih-Wei Huang as x86 Technology Lead. This OS was created by Jide Technology – a company founded by three ex-Google engineers, to fulfill the goal of unlatching Android’s potential in this era of computing. No need for that sluggish and bloated software like BlueStacks – sorry no offense, but this is how I felt for this software.įYI, BlueStacks is an Android emulator for PC.

Game or productivity apps, you name it, it can run on your Desktop. You don’t need to install another software or emulator just to run your most loved Android apps. With this Operating System, you can run any of your favorite Android Apps right on your PC. As of Saturday, 03 December, 2016 – Remix OS with Version 3.0.207 is now powered by Android™ Marshmallow. Remix OS – is an Android™ OS for Desktop PCs, that support Legacy BIOS and UEFI boot methods. Hiren’s Boot CD or any partition tool you would want.A dedicated HDD for Remix OS single-boot installation.At least 2pc USB Flash Drives (when no CD/DVD ROM Drive to use), for Single-boot Installation.At least 32GB of Hard Drive Space for Windows-based Installation.At least 8GB USB Flash Drive for USB Installation.Native Dual-boot with Linux (Ubuntu/Linuxmint) or Windows: Will write the guide soon.Direct Hard Drive, Primary OS or Stand-alone.So get ready to start using WhatsApp, Clash of Clans or Instagram on your PC after carrying out a simple installation from a USB stick. All the latter, with your mouse functions (including right-click) enabled. However, it's mainly focused on office apps, social networks and games. In other words, with notifications and Google Play as the main source for applications. Receive Android notifications on your computerĮven if we're on a computer, Remix OS for PC works just like on a mobile phone or tablet. It allows us to make use of a classic desktop environment, just like on Windows and Mac, including a system of windows that can be resized. Just what you were waiting for: a fully functional Android on your PC. We'll manage to turn our old computer into a machine on which we can run any APK belonging to the world's most popular mobile operating system.

Well, if we used to have to resort to an emulator like Bluestacks, now we only need a file and a memory stick. Now there's a new possibility that has to do with installing Android thanks to Remix OS. Recycling an old computer means giving it a use it wasn't initially conceived for, turning it into a server, a media center or installing a MAME as the most common options.
