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Stunning. Really! Not so much the newest Marshmallow, but Lollipop (esp. the 32 bit version) runs amazingly on my laptop, faster than on my beloved Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablet: Hardware for my Android x86 install: Lenovo T420s with 8 gigs memory 2 solid state drives (Android takes up 2nd one in entirety - 160g worth). Versions tried: Marshmallow - it runs from install usb, but when attempting to install grub to my ssd it fails. Lollipop 5.1.1 64bit version - grub installs flawlessly and the OS works a charm. Runs anything which does *NOT* require root privileges. Even when root is assigned, it does not give root. So I can't restore from my Titanium files. Lollipop 5.1.1 32bit version - This is a silver medal winner for me, as it runs *nearly* everything and *DOES* allow root / superuser privileges. Titanium works great, Adaway works great. Only drawbacks? Minor, but real. Words with Friends (my wife's favorite!) does not work. A newer version of Bejeweled (high def version) does not work.

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Does not run on my HP desktop. I dual boot to W7 or Linux mint. Using Oracle VB on either platform the software launches to install screen, then hangs.

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tvviztid Posted 2015-10-07

Works great on an old AOD250 netbook.
belamor2000 Posted 2015-08-16

5 starts for hard work. However cannot make it run. 1) Tried copying an image to USB stick and the installation fails because it was not possible to mount a created partition for android OS, moreover an installer creates a loop in partition table. After reboot getting "machine check error". 2) Tried to use unetbootin using either fat32 or ext2/3 partitions with every combinations. Result - an installer is unable to find an android os. After reboot getting "machine check error". Would be nice to have a workable instructions how to easily setup android on USB stick using available tools. I had not had any issues with -r2 release.
shugaoye Posted 2015-07-13

Very useful for x86 users.
lolman123852 Posted 2015-07-03

Good job on the project it self. Only complaint is downloads speeds on this page. Not sure but they're horrible they range from 700KBs to 50KB.
aebasil Posted 2015-02-27

Its so good compilation, good work gentlemen...
jrrnet Posted 2015-01-21

Estou fazendo testes...
guss4569 Posted 2015-01-07

good for old laptop pcs before 2004 with low ram runs much smother than old pc with xp or win 7 im running android x86 as os not from virtualbox on a Presario v2000 cant work sound out yet usbs work touchpad works Ethernet works.
nightcap79 Posted 2014-11-28

Excellent work
kikisss Posted 2014-10-16

Formidable ! Installé sur une tablette MSI windpad w-110. Fonctionne à merveille. A l'origine avec w7, démarrage environ 5 mn. Maintenant, démarrage moins d'une minute. De plus, tout fonctionne bluetooth, double caméra, lecteur carte Sd. Cerise sur le gâteaux: peut etre rootée dés l'installation. Port HDMI non testé, encore. Bravo ! Ce qui manque : la gestion du gyroscope
jomarocas Posted 2014-09-12

Excelent work fine
mavaddat Posted 2014-09-08

Excellent port of the Android OS onto 32-bit x86 CPU architecture instruction set.
bht2nd Posted 2014-09-03

Excellent for new lease of life for elderly laptops. Great support too.
sakurayz Posted 2014-08-31

More choices for PC
axel2k Posted 2014-08-21

parabéns pelo projeto
dissourcer Edited 2014-08-12

Asus Eee PC 1015P (Intel GMA 3150). OpenGL hardware acceleration completely absent. Absolutely! Moreover there is a Very High energy consumption and blurry fonts.
rmsumanth Edited 2014-08-11

Nice One.. but i want multi booting method if its possible....
jahrasta2143 Edited 2014-07-15

i have tested many of these on many different system's not all motherboards are supported though i suggest that you download iso and try and run live os if it works then install you can even install it within a current os just do not format when installing any questions hit me up if you need help great job on the project
jesseflb Posted 2014-07-10

no native i686 support...i hope it's supported in the future
crazyskeggy Posted 2014-07-05

Great software for a great cause. Porting Android over can't be an easy task, as support for more drivers than the ones that are used on phones would increase times, as well.
yellowwinner Posted 2014-06-24

Android x86 Worked perfects on my old computer (Up to 3.2) and my other computers worked nicely. The only thing I dislike is the fact desktops show the battery as ALWASE 0% so I have to use a laptop on Live CD if I want to rec a video on android.
mariusshh Posted 2014-06-23

gfhghghghghgh
magnocat Posted 2014-06-20

Excellent! Tanks.
dzaragoza Posted 2014-03-03

Very nice! Android on x86 is the best option for old computers.
mored1984 Posted 2014-02-28

!Best Regards!
michaelyammer Posted 2014-02-19

Although I have had a few bugs here and there, this is perhaps one of the *best* open source projects out there. The Android x86 project is an excellent way breath life into an older netbook or laptop, if not a desktop computer. Even newer machines can benefit, allowing you to run the latest android apps on your PC without having to upgrade you phone or tablet every year or so. I give heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped bring this project to life.

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