[Tutorial] Genymotion | Android On PC (formerly known as AndroVM).

pratyush997

pratyush997

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Hi there! :wave:
Ever thought of running Android on PC? Trying out apps and playing with it?
Genymotion, provides the best Android virtual environment out there and runs Android 4.1
So let’s start installing it
This guide will help you installing Genymotion !

Note:-
  • This tutorial is based on Windows 7 HP 64bit
  • Know how to use your PC. I do NOT teach PC 101. Don't ask for clarification of this process – it is dirt simple if you are competent (- attn1).
  • Specs of the system used. (Full details in Signature)
Intel Core i7 3610QM
​
nVidia GT 650M 2 GB DDR3
8 GB RAM
​


You'll need the following: -
  • Virtual Box
  • Genymotion app


Assuming you got Virtual box installed and is functional, Follow the guide.

Installation

*i.imgur.com/g65i45Q.jpg

Starting up the app for first time after installation.

*i.imgur.com/gOTLprA.jpg

You'll need to log in to download the virtual device

*i.imgur.com/2p4QPcw.jpg

After logging in, select the virtual device or variant you want to try out.

*i.imgur.com/JZZI3ih.jpg


Just hit next. :p

*i.imgur.com/9kHw16m.jpg

Wait for it to get downloaded.

*i.imgur.com/JBcwSa7.jpg

Select the virtual device you just downloaded and hit start/play.


Playing around

*i.imgur.com/4MtdUfw.jpg

You'll be greeted with this lockscreen.

*i.imgur.com/uDSSavZ.jpg

#Just for thread's sake :D .

Features

*i.imgur.com/5pLxWqv.jpg

You can configure battery level.

*i.imgur.com/Gf5Ohh5.jpg


*i.imgur.com/yLxBpR2.jpg

You can even set the coordinates/ configure GPS.

*i.imgur.com/mWN5GVM.jpg


*i.imgur.com/rHO8zDO.png

It comes Pre-rooted :D

*i.imgur.com/CqUHbxs.jpg

You can set custom resolution..

ADB

ADB can be used for various purposes like copying a file to VM, installing apps, debugging, etc.

You'll need the following files :-

  • ADB

You'll need to connect to VM. VM's IP is 192.168.56.101 (is customizable). Use the following command to connect.

*i.imgur.com/7sOQco3.jpg

Connect

Code: 
adb connect 192.168.56.101

or

Code: 
adb start-server
adb connect 192.168.56.101

Basic Functions

ADB push (sends files to your VM) --
Code: 
adb push c:\example.apk /sdcard/example.apk


ADB pull (Receives files from your VM) --
Code: 
adb pull /system/app/example.apk c:\example.apk


ADB install (installs application) --
Code: 
adb install c:\example.apk

For more info check this out.

Issues.

The issues I faced are as follows :-

  1. [Strike]Flickering issue (Maybe due to nVidia GPU.)[/Strike] It's fine now.


Thanks for reading folks!
Regards
Pratyush (pratyush997)
 

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pratyush997

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[Tutorial] AndroVM | Android On PC

Outdated Guide


Hi there! :wave:
Ever thought of running Android on PC? Trying out apps and playing with it?
AndroVM, provides the best Android virtual environment out there and runs Android 4.1.2
So let’s start installing it
This guide will help you installing AndroVM (here is original)

Note:-
  • All Credits goes to Daniel and his team members
  • This tutorial is based on Windows
  • I used tp version on it i.e. Tablet with Phone capabilities version
  • Know how to use your PC. I do NOT teach PC 101. Don’t ask for clarification of this process – it is dirt simple if you are competent (- attn1).
  • AndroVM Google group
  • AndroVM is Open-source project
  • Specs of the system used. (Full details in Signature)
Intel Core i7 3610QM
​
nVidia GT 650M 2 GB DDR3
8 GB RAM
​


You’ll need the following: -
  • Virtual Box
  • AndroVM image (TP w/ Gapps, houdini & flash )
  • AndroVM player (OpenGL – recommended )
  • ADB (for transferring data)


Assuming you got Virtual box installed and is functional, Follow the guide



*i.imgur.com/wBifC1n.jpg

Import the Appliance by either hitting “CTRL+I” or by going to File>Import Appliance



*i.imgur.com/XVG4Lrd.jpg

Browse for the “.ova” file you just downloaded and proceed



*i.imgur.com/k0fTnKV.jpg

Configure the cores and RAM you want to dedicate to VM



*i.imgur.com/LaONsXi.jpg

And proceed to next i.e. Import it



*i.imgur.com/8DX4uJQ.jpg

It’ll take few seconds to complete



*i.imgur.com/or8islC.jpg

After completion of the Importing process, just get in the VM settings > Network and under Adapter 1 tab add “Host-Only Adapter” (from drop-down menu)
And Start VM



*i.imgur.com/HJiVr2d.jpg

You’ll be treated by this Welcome screen. Just configure it and follow on-screen instruction



*i.imgur.com/FOcELL0.jpg


*i.imgur.com/xZ1x9Sm.jpg

Get in App drawer and open on “AndroVM Configuration” app.



*i.imgur.com/OuV6b2H.jpg


Tick “Hardware OpenGL”, “Force Status Bar”, “Always allow su access” and reboot it after hitting save!




*i.imgur.com/Hwvd3yR.jpg

Time to launch AndroVM Player and enjoy smoothness of Jelly Bean: D
Run the app, Select resolution and hit run.

And you are good to go! ;)

Just in case Player fails to connect VM, Use these default settings
*i.imgur.com/wBifC1n.jpg
*i.imgur.com/CB244hh.jpg
*i.imgur.com/bZT1miX.jpg


Use ADB for transferring data
*i.imgur.com/S6zB1yB.jpg
*i.imgur.com/ulKQ2lR.jpg


Misc.

Did an AnTuTu Benchmark
Scores:-
*i.imgur.com/GKRydZX.jpg
*i.imgur.com/8gQyWXu.jpg



Thanks for reading folks!
Regards
Pratyush
 
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Rajesh345

Youngling
Was Using Rooted Bluestack till now , but this is very smoother than Bluestack , But i was unable to run Antu benchmark , antu was auto closing
 
rider

rider

as Kratos
Well what's the practical use of running Android OS on PC?
A year ago I installed Android ICS on PC. It runs nicely through boot but my pavilion laptop use heat up while running. May be because of radeon graphics didn't optimize well.
Results fan of the laptop broke and I've call for the replacement. Thanks to hp accidental damage warranty. :oops:
 
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pratyush997

pratyush997

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^ It's good for app development purposes and playing with OS (W/O risking Device's life :D )

^ It's good for app development purposes and playing with OS (W/O risking Device's life :D )
 
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