How to run android apps on PC?
You love an app on your android phone and want to use it on PC too or you want to play android games on PC?
Well this is possible. There are mainly two methods for this : either you can use an emulator or install an android based OS alongside windows in dual boot mode.
we will discuss these two methods one by one.
Using an Android Emulator
There are lots of emulators available in the market. These emulators can be installed like an application on PC. One Such emulator is Bluestacks. The BlueStacks is a free to use emulator. It will allow you to run android apps on your PC. You will need to sign in with your google account to download apps or games from play store. It is not a full android emulator, so you will not get a full android experience. Latest BlueStacks 4 runs on android Nougat.
Steps to install BlueStacks on your Computer hard drive :
Step 1: Download the installer from the official Bluestacks website.
Step 2: Launch the install application and choose the storage location for app and data files. Unfortunately, you can’t change the Bluestacks directory — it will install on your boot drive by default.
Step 3: Once Bluestacks finishes installing, launch it. Enter your Google account credentials — you’ll log into the Google Play Store, where you’ll find all of your installed and purchased apps.
Dual Boot
Want to experience the android as a whole operating system on PC? You can install an android based operating system alongwith your windows OS in dual boot mode. Phoenix OS and Prime OS are some best android based OS for PC. Phoenix OS is a full Android 7.1 or 5.1 operating system that runs on your Windows machine. That gives it the functionality of a desktop OS, along with all of the compatibility with Android applications.
Steps to install Phoenix OS and use it :
Step 1: Go to the Phoenix OS download page and download the latest installer for your PC. Choose the .exe or .ISO file for the version of Android you prefer. Currently, you choose the installer for Android 7.1 or Android 5.1.
Step 2: Create a new partition for Phoenix OS to install onto.
Step 3: Run the Phoenix OS installer and install it on the new partition. Alternatively, create a bootable USB drive with it, and install on boot.
Step 4: Choose a volume letter and the size of the volume you want to create.
Step 5: Wait for the installation process to complete. Then reboot and choose Phoenix OS from your boot menu. The latest versions of Phoenix OS come preloaded with the Google Play Store, so download your apps from there and away you go!
