Re: Install android on VM

[Arlen Holder]

On Thu, 21 May 2020 12:34:18 +1200, Ralph Fox wrote:

> On Thu, 21 May 2020 00:24:37 +0200, Ranny wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I installed android 8.1 on virtualbox from this image:
>>
>> https://osdn.net/projects/android-x86/downloads/69704/android-x86-8.1-r5.iso/
>>
>> But it start up in text mode, with the shell.
>>
>> Anyone know how start up the graphics ?
>>
>> Thx to all
>
>
> I have Android-x86 8.1 in VMware from the image "android-x86_64-8.1-r3-k49.iso",
> and it starts with graphics.
>
> Make sure you have allocated enough RAM and virtual disk to the VM.
> I allocated 2GB RAM and 24GB disk. The default values may be too low.
> Also check your VM's graphics settings.
> I set the VM's 'Operating System Type' to "Other Linux".

Dunno if these purposefully helpful tutorials will assist the OP...

I documented my tests of _all_ known freeware Android emulation tools on
Windows (prior to running similar tests for iOS emulation on Windows)...

Searching, <http://tinyurl.com/comp-mobile-android>, I find these...
o How to run Andyroid Nougat 7.1 freeware emulator on older AMD Windows 10 Pro
<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.mobile.android/FkZu5vAswYo/wISRtpUUAQAJ>

o Running Bluestacks4 Android 7.1.1 emulation freeware on Windows
<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.mobile.android/JBRjZ39w4Ok/6Vzu7rtIAQAJ>

o Running the best Android software even faster on Windows than on Android
<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.mobile.android/rfyVKidB8X8/5e5zi1VKAQAJ>

o Testing a half-dozen freeware Android emulators on Windows
<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.mobile.android/ix9empN-mxg/lq8ixnZwBAAJ>

o Does anyone here have freeware Android 8 (Oreo, API 26 & 27) & Android 9 (Pie, API 28) emulation working on Windows yet?
<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.mobile.android/_2Zn-NucefU/wq_JWO1xBAAJ>

o Tutorial for creating apps on Android sans registration in about an hour
<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.mobile.android/aW64zYeBtF0/1b5h3r3PBAAJ>

o Have you gotten Genymotion freeware to work on an older AMD CPU on Win10?
<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/comp.mobile.android/ix9empN-mxg/07ZmH2AWAQAJ>
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Being able to emulate iOS & Android for free on Windows is very useful.

[Arlen Holder]

On Sat, 23 May 2020 01:36:44 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> I documented my tests of _all_ known freeware Android emulation tools on
> Windows (prior to running similar tests for iOS emulation on Windows)...

If anyone knows of free no-registration emulators for iOS on Windows...
o Now is the time to suggest testing them...

If they exist.
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The high cost of freeware is in finding the best ones to use.

[Arlen Holder]

UPDATE:
As always, please improve with your personal testing insights
o So that everyone benefits, as always, from every post.

First hit...
o 3 Best Free iOS Emulator For Windows
<https://listoffreeware.com/best-free-ios-emulator-for-windows/>
1. <https://ipadian.net> (appears to not be freeware???)
2. missing?
3. missing?
"Apple provides an iOS emulator, which is also an app development tool
for iOS. It is the best tool to run iOS on PC, but it is only
supported by MAC OS, and comes [at] a price."

That was a waste... here's the second hit...
o Top 13 iOS Emulators for PC to Run iPhone Apps on Windows 10 (2020 Edition)
<https://securedyou.com/free-ios-emulators-to-run-iphone-apps-windows-10/>
o Ripple (Chrome extension???) (defunct?) (bad link)
o Appetize.IO (trialware)
o TestFlight <https://developer.apple.com/testflight/>
o iOS Simulator in Xcode <https://developer.apple.com/xcode/>
o Remoted iOS Simulator for Windows <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/xamarin/tools/ios-simulator/>
o Electric Mobile Studio (payware)
o iPadian (payware)
o Smart Face (payware)
o Air iPhone (requires some kind of "air framework")
o Citra <https://citra-emu.org/download/>
o Imame <https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/download/games/imame-10-3250185/#downloadLinks>
o IDOS Emulator <https://www.dosbox.com/download.php?main=1>
o Mobione Studio <https://www.genuitec.com/new-mobione-studio-visually-design-and-test-ipad-and-iphone-apps-in-minutes-on-windows-operating-systems/>

Third hit...
o Best iOS Emulator for Windows PC
<https://windowsedition.com/best-ios-emulator-windows-pc/>
1. Smartface (payware) <https://smartface.io/ios-and-android-emulator-on-windows/>
2. iPadian (payware?) <https://www.ipadian.net/>
3. iMame <https://www.imore.com/daily-tipb-set-games-imame-emulator-iphone-ipad>
4. Appetize.io (payware) <https://appetize.io>
5. Xamarin TestFlight (payware) <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-in/xamarin/ios/deploy-test/testflight?tabs=windows>
6. Ripple (Chrome extension???) (defunct?) (bad link)
7. Nintendo 3DS Emulator (see Citra above) <https://www1.3dsemu.me/>
8. MobiOne Studio (deprecated, EOL, see above) <https://en.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/MobiOne-Studio.html>
9. Electric Mobile Studio <http://www.electricplum.com/studio.aspx>
10. Air iPhone <https://air-iphone.informer.com/>

Generally, when seeking out freeware reviews, we look for overlap:
o 7 Best iOS Emulators For PC
<https://fossbytes.com/best-ios-emulators-pc-windows-mac/>
1. Appetize.io <https://appetize.io/>
2. Ripple (Chrome extension???) (defunct?) (bad link)
3. iOS Simulator in Xcode (Mac only?)
4. TestFlight <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/testflight/id899247664>
5. Electric Mobile Studio (trial) <https://www.electricplum.com/studio.aspx>
6. Remoted iOS Simulator for Windows <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/xamarin/tools/ios-simulator/>
7. iPadian (payware?) <https://ipadian.net/>

There's a lot of overlap, and not all that many free ones to test,
but let's continue the survey to see if anything new pops up.

o 5 best iOS Emulators for Windows 10
<https://windowsable.com/5-best-ios-emulators-for-windows-10/>
1. Appetize.io <https://appetize.io/>
2. Ripple (Chrome extension???) (defunct?) (bad link)
3. iPadian (payware?) <https://ipadian.net/>
4. Remoted iOS Simulator for Windows <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/xamarin/tools/ios-simulator/>
3. 5. Electric Mobile Studio (trialware)

Seems like most of these "reviews" are mere copies of the same stuff.
o 12 Best IPhone Emulator To Run IOS Apps On PC
<https://www.techworm.net/2018/10/iphone-emulator-run-ios-apps-pc.html>
1. Smartface (payware) <https://smartface.io/>
2. iPhone Simulator (deprecated) <https://iphone-simulator.en.softonic.com/>
3. iPadian (payware?) <https://www.ipadian.net/#>
4. AIR iPhone (requires Air Framework) <https://air-iphone.informer.com/>
5. MobiOne Studios (discontinued) <https://en.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/MobiOne-Studio.html>
7. App.io (trialware) <https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/app-io#section-overview>
8. Appetize.io (5 cents per minute > 100h) <https://appetize.io/>
9. Xamarin TestFlight <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/xamarin/ios/deploy-test/testflight?tabs=windows>
10. Remoted iOS Simulator <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/xamarin/tools/ios-simulator/>
11. iMame <https://download.cnet.com/s/imame-arcade-game-emulator-p1/>
12. Electric Mobile Studio <http://www.electricplum.com/studio.aspx>

o Best iOS Emulator for Windows PC
<https://www.techtricksclub.net/top-ios-emulator-for-windows-pc-run-ios-apps/>
o iPadian <https://www.ipadian.net/>
o Air iPhone <https://air-iphone.informer.com/>
o Xamarin TestFlight <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/xamarin/ios/deploy-test/testflight?tabs=windows>

o Download iOS Emulator for PC Windows 10/7/8 Laptop
<https://websitepin.com/ios-emulator-for-pc-windows/>
o MobiOne Studio <https://www.genuitec.com/>
o Smartface <https://smartface.io/ios-and-android-emulator-on-windows/>
o Air iPhone Emulator <https://air-iphone.informer.com/>
o iPadian <https://www.ipadian.net/>
o Xamarin TestFlight <https://dotnet.microsoft.com/apps/xamarin>

Given the goal, always, is general purpose freeware, this may help:
o Top 15 Best Free iOS & iPhone Emulators for PC in 2020
<https://phreesite.com/best-free-ios-iphone-emulators/>
1. Smartface
o Smartface iPhone simulator comes with very powerful features for testing iOS applications on PC.
o It has a clean interface that makes it easier to follow the functionality of different iPhone apps being tested.
o It works across different mobile operating systems; Android and iOS
o It is specially built for professional iOS app developers.

2. MobiOne Studios
o It renders a natural and smooth iPhone emulation experience.
o It is best for developers and advanced lever intermediates looking to test various apps.
o It is lightweight and load lightning fast.
o It is free of charge.

3. The iPadian.netPros
o This iOS simulator comes with a clean and easy-to-use interface which is exactly like what you see on iPads and iPhones.
o It is a lightweight simulator and loads fast making it a good on-the-go iPhone emulator for PC.
o It comes with a special Native App Store where you can download and install additional apps to facilitate the smooth running of this iPhone emulator.
o It supports exclusive iPhone gaming on PC.

4. Remoted iOS Simulator
o Remoted iOS Simulator has a simple but intuitive user interface.
o Supports iPhone app debugging.
o It is lightweight and loads fast

5. Electric Mobile Studio
o Has a very intuitive and attractive user interface
o It is very lightweight and therefore loads very fast.
o The free plan is feature packed and will help with quality iOS emulation

6. The iPhone 4 simulator
o The iPhone4simulator is free of charge and you won┤ pay a dime, sign up or even provide your credit card details.
o It has a simple user interface that comes with very cool features and tools for easier iPhone simulation.
o You can play exclusive iPhone games while simulating apps.
o It is lightweight, loads fast and consumes less power.

7. Air iPhone
o The Air iPhone emulator has a simple and attractive user interface. It has a design and layout similar to what you see on iPhone and iPad.
o It is lightweight and loads very fast
o Requires Adobe Air framework for its smooth running.
o It supports all iPhone apps and features. This gives you the best iPhone user experience.

8. Appetize.io
o It comes with an attractive and simple user interface. It provides an easier way of simulating iOS platform.
o It is lightweight and loads fast making it the ultimate on-the-go iPhone simulator for PC.
o It is compatible with all Windows OS variants. This makes it much easier to watch and monitor how different iOS apps behave.
o It has a free package that is best for beginners seeking to acquaint themselves with iPhone features and functionalities.

9. Nintendo 3DS Emulator
o The Nintendo Console is rich in simulation tools and features.
o It is lightweight, loads fast and consumes less power
o It is free of charge and you don┤ have to sign up or even provide your credit card information.
o It has features that support 3D iOS gaming.

10. The iPhone Simulator
o It is built purposely for simulating gaming applications. It is therefore not the best tool for simulating the general functionality of the iOS platform.
o It comes with a simple, but attractive user interface. The UI is very similar to what you see on iPhones and iPads.
o It has high-quality graphics, ideal for simulating iOS gaming applications.

11. Xamarin TestFlight
o It supports all apps compatible with iOS 8.0 and higher versions.
o It has a very inviting and friendly user interface.
o It is a product of the Apple Company, hence you can be sure it is best suited for iOS simulation for PC.

12. Ripple
o It is lightweight and installs fast, the perfect on-the-go iOS and iPhone emulator for PC.
o It supports all versions of iOS apps, old and latest alike.
o The Ripple iOS emulator is free of charge

As always, please improve with your personal testing insights
o So that everyone benefits, as always, from every post.
--
The cost of freeware is in testing and finding those which work best.