How to Install Android OS on PC Netbook or Laptop
Recently we heard on some forums installed Android’s Gingerbread on the Nokia’s N900 and now let’s see how you can install Meego on your PC or Net book or even on the Laptop. So, let’s proceed on how you can install the same on your Asus eee PC. It’s not sure but it works on most of the computers. So, before we proceed to the procedure for install the Android OS on your system, you need to download Android x86 and also you need to port your device to the Android x86. So, let’s proceed and see how you can install the latest Eclair 2.0 Android operating system on your Asus ee PC.
How to Install Android OS on your EEE PC?
- First, you will need to download the bootable Android x86 iso file and need to push the same into your USB storage device either by using Win32DiskImager – or UNetBootIn
- Now, you need to insert the USB drive in your net book and set the same to boot from USB drive from the BIOS options and then you need to restart your net book.
- Now, the installation process will be started and the you can now use the same as the Live USB so that it can run Android without installing on your hard disk.
- Now, if you choose to install the same, you need to select the partition for installing the same and then format using EXT3 format and then you need to choose the GRUB boot loader.
- Now, after the installation, you need to reboot your system and will run the Android operating system.
Almost all features and enhancements looks nice as everything works fine but most of the users had complained about the USB disconnection if any big size file is being transferred but apart from that everything else like WiFi, Mouse, Keyboard and other peripheral integration seems like great with a clean and neat overall interface. Please note that this can be used as a backup OS or also can be made as a stand-alone OS. This also comes with an Android Market place which is compatible with the x 86 platforms.
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i installed froyo-vm-20100812 on my PC and now i am in a situation where the PC is booting in Android only and not showing my Windows XP operating system.
After it boots in android it shows
127root@android:
I dont know what to do next. i feel totally miserable as i cant boot into windows. Please help!!!
@android novice can you please tell me what exactly is the issue!
just a guess, but i dont think you installed any third party software on your windows so you could select a boot option before android loads up. look for dual boot in google and you should find software you can install, hopefully there will be one you can use in android, ive not looked so i wouldnt know.
so, where do we get the BOOTABLE ANDROID X86????? ALL i can find in the net is the liveCD version..!!!!
get me some links…please help!!!
THANK YUU IN ADVANCE
Check here: http://code.google.com/p/live-android/downloads/list
I SEE A BUNCH OF LINKS. WHICH ONE IS THE ANDROID X86. I AM TRYING TO DOWNLOAD THIS INTO A MICRO SD 4G TO RESTORE MY SYLVANIA TABLET. DO YOU THINK THIS WILL WORK?? MY TABLET IS WIPED OUT AND ADVISES I RECOVER FROM MY SD CARD, BUT THERE IS CURRENTLY NOTHING ON MY SD CARD. PLEASE HELP! =)
First: Can you use android on Oracle VirtualBox?
Second: Is there a server version of this OS and is the a webserver included that can host websites?
If Not is that in the works?
Thanks,
Gene
yes @gene you can!
no not as of now publicly but privately yes its available!
Can this be installed on a touchscreen laptop like the Fujistu Lifebook U820?
YES, you can install!
I just recently downloaded android OS etc for my netbook, got it running perfectly fine (smoother than I expected) but the wifi capabilities arnt showing up (ie. getting an error message) My netbook has built in wifi in itself; but I’m unsure if I need to redownload the wifi drivers or how I would go about doing that from the android OS itself (since it no longer has internet access)
connect using your Ethernet port… check out for the android compatible drivers for your wifi , there is a less chance that u “ll ge one!. As older versions of firmware doesnt have their drivers written for android , its difficult to get drivres for ubuntu some times ..!
hope this helps.
How did you install it? where did you find the OS?
i juz recently bought a netbook with android os.Now i want to change the Anderoid OS to Windows.
Can anyone help me??How to do?
Hi
Most likely impossible as it is normally a ARM Platform. ICONIA or Transformer are ot moddable to use Windows if they are delivered with Android
Dear Neal Pradeep,
I have Lenovo Ideapad S10 3t Touch Netbook with Windows 7 Hp os and 250 gb hdd with 50% free space.
Can I install and run safely this Android build, you have advised.
Please let me know.
regards
venkat
yes you can update with the same!
My Acer Aspire one D255 came with the Android system already on it but how do you download Apps?
It just tells me that there is no hand set linked to my gmail account?
arent you can see the android market place? If not then you need to load the .apk of android!
I have an Acer AOA 150 with WINXP. Will the Andriod O/S install, dual boot, on my system?
yes you will be able to install the update easily !
How do you get the bootloader to work or install it i copied the .ISO file all files are on the usb but no bootloader?
Can I install Android in a VMware Player box?
yes you can install the same!
i want to install android on my acer asper one netbook and i want to know if i can not have it on a cd or a USB if i can just have it as one of my icons on the front page
geat tutorial here :
Great tutorial here: Where up your arse?
Lovely tutorial here
when i install android on virtual pc of my toshiba a105 laptop wid 2.5 gb of ram and 150 gb of harddisk it does installing till 12% nd after dat the screen goes black what shall i do guide me the steps to install android on microsoft virtual pc
is It possible to, us the same procedure to install on the hp tm2 !!
a great idea. it where good if i can use the android os as my native system. what about honeycomb on pcs?
I dont think we can use Android US in PCs and Netbooks! Honeycomb is still for Phonesn though!
Grete Article….
so android ciomes on asus eee pad transformer
I installed the android on USB drive. and now using it on laptop. Tell me how can i use my TATA PHOTON Dongle on android OS.??
for this your tab needs to have a support of connecting usb dongles for data connectivity
I think this would be more suitable
http://code.google.com/p/android-x86/
http://code.google.com/p/android-x86/downloads/list
hw to instal android os in my lap thn provide instal setup link to my mail
i want to download a version for my Acer One netbook, but i only see platforms for Asus, Lenovo, and tablets, can i use any of them? and if I can which one would you recommend?
thank u !
gan numpang nanya…
klo cara nyimpan datanya gmn ya??
ane udah buat semacam sdcard gitu 2gb
kok setiap nginstall trus direstart semua applikasi yg ane simpan dan ane install ilang semua ya… kayak di deepfreeze gt
thanks sebelumnya
hanya memformat kartu sd Anda dan kemudian memeriksa dengan sama. saya kira ada beberapa masalah dengan kartu sd!
I do agree with all the ideas you’ve introduced in your post. They’re really convincing and can definitely work. Still, the posts are very brief for newbies. Could you please prolong them a bit from subsequent time? Thank you for the post.
I recently downloaded android-x86-4.0-RC1-asus_laptop.iso and made boot up in usb stick and booted in my laptop Dell. It is working fine without installation on hard disk. But i am unable to connect to internet through ethernet card (wired connection). how can i insert IPv4 settings for android. i tried in APN SETINGS, but it is not working help me plssssss
you need to contact your ISP for the same!
i install the android os in my laptop using vmware after completion the first page appearing it shows only the date and time i d’nt saw the menu page or application page help me to saw to go menu page……….
Every things working on my acer aspire one d255 except it won’t turn on wifi. it just says Turning on WiFi and then just says that and i’ve tried ethernet and FN+F3 but it doesnt work. HELP
Yes … the design is clearly needed to be changed
The dark green color would fit perfectly xD
can you please replace your “same” with “it”.. its an old English usage. nobody used that these days..
Good Morning Sir/Madam
I purchase your product recently on 22/05/2012 Penta Tablet
model No IS701R and S/N no is 701R1812-0000002895.
Recently i have installed anti-virus. While scanning the
operating system mentioned the options to delete all files. I have selected the
option (yes) and it have been deleted my all operating system files. Now my
tablet is asking operating system files and not opening any files.
Hence i request you to how to install op system android to
my tablet 2.33 version and i want to up grade my op system 2.33 to 2.7. I
cannot find the setup files in net. Where i can get the os system files could
you mail me to my e-mail other vises send me setup to my email.
Kindly i request you to needful at the earliest and oblize.
Thank you
M.SRIKANTH
Mobil: – 7396386038
E-mail:- mjanny521@gmail.com
I have a normal laptop computer.
Who can tell me.which one should Iplump for :
android-x86-4.0-RC1-s103t.iso
android-x86-4.0-RC1-tegav2.iso
android-x86-4.0-RC1-asus_laptop.iso
android-x86-4.0-RC1-eeepc.iso
android-x86-4.0-RC1-amd_brazos.iso
I love your writing style and the way you impart the information