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Android-x86

Ch 076.9of 11 Android Emulators for PC
  1. 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Google Play accessNo
  4. 4Android versionAndroid 11, 10, 9.0, 8.1, 7.1, 6.0, 5.1, 4.4, 4.3, 4.0, 3.2, 2.3, 2.2, 2.1, 1.6, and 1.5
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Overview

Android-x86 is ranked #7 of 11 in Android emulators for PC on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.

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Android-x86 Free Open-source project · Android for x86 PCs android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026

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Free plan
Yesandroid-x86.org
Google Play access
Noandroid-x86.org
Android version
Android 11, 10, 9.0, 8.1, 7.1, 6.0, 5.1, 4.4, 4.3, 4.0, 3.2, 2.3, 2.2, 2.1, 1.6, and 1.5android-x86.org

Facts

Purpose
Android-x86 ports the Android Open Source Project to the x86 platform to provide Android on common x86 devices.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Intended use
The project describes itself as a complete solution for Android on common x86 platforms, comparable to an Android BSP for generic x86 platforms.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Open source
The project is licensed under Apache Public License 2.0, and some components are licensed under GNU GPL 2.0 or later.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Supported targets
The build instructions provide universal android_x86 and android_x86_64 targets for 32-bit and 64-bit x86 devices.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Virtual machines
The project says built images should run on real x86 devices and virtual machines such as QEMU or VirtualBox.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Hardware features
The listed release features include Wi-Fi with a GUI, suspend/resume, battery status, audio, camera support, Bluetooth, and G-sensor support.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Display and input
Listed features include native netbook resolutions, external monitor mirror mode, external keyboard support, software mouse cursor, and mouse wheel support.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Storage
The project lists external storage auto-mount support and documents methods to save user data to USB or hard disk.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Build and source
The project provides a complete, compilable source tree and instructions for building CD-ROM ISO images and RPM files.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Source repositories
The source page links Android-x86 repositories hosted on OSDN and SourceForge.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
LineageOS
The build instructions describe LineageOS ports for the nougat-x86 and marshmallow-x86 branches.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Release versions
The releases page lists Android-x86 9.0 (pie-x86) as its newest named Android-x86 release family.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support status
The homepage's latest listed news item is dated 2022-04-15 and says the r-x86 branch is ready for developers.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under Apache Public License 2.0, with some components licensed under GNU General Public License (GPL) 2.0 or later.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Latest listed release
The releases page lists Android-x86 9.0 (pie-x86) as its newest release line.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Release age
The 9.0-r2 release note dates that release to 2020-03-25.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Architecture images
Release 9.0-r2 provides 32-bit and 64-bit ISO images, with the page recommending the 64-bit ISO for most modern devices and the 32-bit ISO for older legacy-BIOS devices.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Linux install
The project packages releases as RPMs for installation on Linux systems with a standalone ext4 root partition.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Virtual machine
The release note says Android-x86 can be launched in a QEMU virtual machine using the installed qemu-android script.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Kernel
The 9.0-r2 release updates to LTS kernel 4.19.110.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
UEFI
The 9.0-r2 release note says it fixes an issue that prevented the ISO from booting in UEFI mode.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security updates
The 8.1-r6 release was described as mainly security updates and bug fixes, and the project encouraged users of 8.1-r5 or older to upgrade.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Source code
The project says it provides a complete, compilable, workable source tree and links to build instructions.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Tested devices
The homepage names ASUS Eee PCs and laptops, Viewsonic Viewpad 10, Dell Inspiron Mini Duo, Samsung Q1U, Viliv S5, and Lenovo ThinkPad x61 Tablet among tested platforms.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility caveat
The homepage states that multiple-display support, better power management, and Miracast are on its to-do list.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026
Organization details
The opened official pages identify the project as Android-x86 but do not state its headquarters or founding year.android-x86.org · 4 Oct 2026

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