Android-x86 is the foundational upstream project used by multiple Android desktop distributions.
Android-x86
Developer / Maintainer: AE Repo Editorial · Releases Tracked: 1 releases
Gaming Speed
60
Smooth 3D graphics
System Stability
66
Crash-free reliability
Installation Mode
Direct on PC
Fast native performance
Computer Requirements & Hardware Specs
| Base Android Release | Project releases vary | Minimum CPU Cores | 2 Cores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum System RAM | 2.0 GB | Recommended System RAM | 4.0 GB |
| Storage Footprint | 8.0 GB Free | Boot Architecture | UEFI (64-bit) · Legacy BIOS · GRUB2 |
| Graphics Drivers | Mesa 3D (RadeonSI, Iris, Nouveau, VirGL) | Virtual Machine Support | KVM · VirtualBox · VMware Workstation |
Operating System Features & Performance
1. Linux Kernel & Hardware Drivers
Runs mainline Linux kernels with built-in battery, thermal, audio, and Wi-Fi drivers for PC laptops and desktops.
2. Direct Graphics Acceleration
Direct hardware rendering via Mesa 3D graphics drivers, bypassing VM lag for smooth FPS in games.
3. Run Mobile ARM Games on PC
Includes fast translation bridges so ARM mobile games and APKs run seamlessly on Intel and AMD processors.
4. Dual-Boot with Windows
Supports clean dual-boot installations alongside Windows 11/10 so you can choose which OS to boot at startup.