Android Marshmallow is the sixth major version of the Android operating system which was unveiled in May 2015 after Android Lolipop at Google I/O under the code name Android M then the official release was after six months, it was in October 2015 with many extra features and functionalities. Now it is the latest version of Android OS which is running on many smartphones and tablets, but the question is can we run it on PC or Any Virtual Machine?
The answer is YES, now you can have Android 6.0 Marshmallow on your PC. This time, you not only can use it into your smartphone but also you can have it on your PC with just a few steps, it’s unbelievable. You can really install Android marshmallow into your windows PC and use it just like you’d use it on your phone or tablet. Now here, I’ll show you guys how you can work on Android latest version into your PC using VirtualBox. You can also install it in Hyper-v or VMware or any other machine easily.
Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on VirtualBox
1. Now to run this Google’s version OS on your PC you need to provide the requirements. Download the iso file of Android Marshmallow with the VirtualBox into your PC.
- Open up the VirtulaBox click New.
Create-a-New-virtual-Machine
- Once you opened it, choose a descriptive name for the new virtual machine and select operating system as a Linux then select the version as Other Linux (32-bit) then click Next.
Create Virtual Machine
- Determine the amount of memory (RAM) in megabytes to be allocated to the virtual machine then click Next.
memory-size
- Now create a virtual hard disk.
Create-a-Virtual-Hard-disk
2. Choose Hard disk file type.
- Choose the VDI (Virtual Disk Image) then click Next.
Choose-VDI
- Mark the Fixed size then click Next.
fixed-size
3. File Location and size.
- Determine a place for the Virtual machine and choose the amount of the virtual hard disk in megabytes then click on Create. It’ll take some time to be created.
Locate-it
4. Click on the settings.
Settings
- Click on Storage then select the iso file(Android Marshmallow iso file).
select-iso-file
5. Start your machine
Start-the-machine
6. Select the installation method(install your Android-x86 to harddisk) and hit enter.
install-android-marshmallow
7. Click on the Create/Modify partitions then click Ok.
create-modify-partitions
8. Do you want to use GPT. NO
gpt-no
9. At this step, you need to create a NEW partition.
New
- Enter Primary then enter Size.
Primary
- Enter Bootable.
Bootable
- Enter Write ( when you selected the write, then type YEs then hit enter to continue).
write
- Now enter Quit. The partition will be created.
quit
10. Select the partition you created then format it as an ext4 type.
Choose Filesystem
11. Click Yes.
Confirm
12. Bootloader GRUb, click Yes.
Confirm
13. Skip the EFI GRUB2.
Question
14. Answer the question(Yes).
– Question
15. Now the Android- x86 successfully installed, just click Run to run it. When clicked on run, it will take time depending on your system.
10. And boom! you’ve it on your VirtualBox like this.
Marshmallow screen
Ok, that’s all. Feel free to enjoy and give your feedback about it.
Jes Spoelstra
Thank you for this instruction. I followed the steps exactly, but when I click Run at the end I get only
A N D R O I D [email protected]:/ # _
at the bottom of the screen.
I tried to find a solution on this site:
http://superuser.com/questions/1052597/android-x86-6-0-marshmallow-in-virtualboxinstallation-stuck-on-grub?rq=1
but I didn’t succeed.
Any idea?
Mohammad Zia
Once rerun it then see if again you get that issue I will tell you what to do.
Cameron
I also have this issue, rootx86 nothing further, have tried a few times now. Any ideas how to fix it?
Dhanush M
Yes, My solution will definetly work install this ISO file from http://www.techtutsblog.com/downlaod-android-6-marshmallow-iso-for-android-vm-and-pc.html and then click storage select this file.
Alvaro Campos
It worked with your ISO and in Hyper-V 🙂
Daviecar
I used your ISO file but the virtual machine has been loading with “ANDROID” in the middle of the screen for over 2 hours now. What should I do? Should I just keep waiting or shut it down and try again?
Mick James
Getting the same error. Please help!
Martin
I do not know about VMWare or VirtualBox, but on KVM I was able to get past the stuck at rootx86 problem by changing to a different video display driver.. It defaults to Cirrus. I switched to VMVGA and it booted fine after that.
Pavel
got the same problem and nothing helps.
I use VM on MAC
APerfidiousDane
Do you have a 64 bit OS that you’re running VirtualBox in? If so considering installing a 64 bit version of android under Linux 64bit. This allowed me to get past the same issue you have and it also fixed my cannot find cpu0 error. My Android seems to boot fine now.
EliJoeBrownMan
I want to see by using Google and other applications after this installation via VirtualBox. Nothing works. All applications stop working.
Alphonse Shadowgear
I just get the Android screen. Do you have a link to a working build?
Lucas
Please make sure that you mark the partition as BOOTABLE when in partition manager. Otherwise it will not work, guys.
Alphonse Shadowgear
I followed all directions even making it bootable.
Texpat
Any idea how to get networking? In Virtualbox, I set to NAT and check “cable connected”. If I try to start any network application (Play Store, browser…) it’ll crash the app and say “Unfortunately, APP has stopped” (APP being whatever networking app I try)
Karar
Thanks for your feedback, dear textpat,
Sorry for a late reply, we’ll make an article on how to solve it on VirtualBox or mobile app.
md shakil hossain
how to windows 7 for used Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on VirtualBox
Pixie
What?
memsbaba
Thank you for this wonderful lesson
I have a problem I can not find her explanation
First i downloaded a .vdi copy vesion android-x86-6.0 From this site
http://www.osboxes.org/android-x86/
And I run it on virtualbox
And worked successfully
But I want install it alongside linux
So I downloaded a .iso copy From this site
http://sourceforge.net/projects/android-x86/
The same as the previous version but iso
But when i installed it on a hard or virtualbox
Only works in the command line
Also i do the same thing with version android-x86-5.1-rc1
But stuck on android logo
I tried many times
Used ( nomodeset – xforcevesa – UVESA_MODE=1024×768 )
format (ext4 – ext3)
But all my attempts were unsuccessful
My question
why .vdi copy run successfully while .iso not
some information
my pc hp compaq – dual core – AMD athlon x2
graphic card ATI
ram 4G
i have’t luck with android on my phone or pc
any help please
Jeff
Is there any way to transfer files to this VM? I am trying to use it to test out an Android App. I have it all set up but can’t get a network connection and can’t figure out how to move files over.
a
this is BS and does not work
Tomas
Thanks,worked for me , but how do I install apps? ( Every app I install says Unfortuanetly , App Is not Working )
Crayss
Followed your instructions and it works perfect, thanks!
Pixie
Uuuh, what? Skip Grub? Are you retarded?
dxander
When I get to step 10 it goes back to step 7. There is no “ext4” type to choose. I don’t understand why it seems to be running fine up until then. Any ideas?
Sarthak ray
I m getting error …. After starting virtual box… And entering install Android 6.0 using hard disk…it stops….it hangs in there….after few steps…the last one being written as “unsupported p6 model 69”
bbbbbbbbbbbb
stuck android screen…thanks for nothing
Jimmy
Doesn’t work. Only get command line access. Not that useful
sreehari
thankkkkkkkkkkkssssssssss a looooooooooooot.. very helpful..
sreehari
but after successful install screen frozen at the logo 🙁 .. now what to do please help
Ashley
Yeahhh… I just get a pretty android splash screen forever and ever and ever and ever… downloaded a virtual box image even. I dunno about this android x86 nonsense
noah
I had a problem with the boot loop but othe than that it woorked great but that gives me somthing to do and troble shoot. thanhyou
Ilman Alfatih
I am using a LAN cable, whether the internet will be connected.
Afro
I tried to install this image into VMware, but not success.
I use Windows 7 64 Bits. Here the errors i get.
This kernel requires an x86-64, but only detect an i686CPU.
Unable to boot – please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU
Now i try to download virtual box and try again.
Sakib
Thankyou. It didnt work in virtual box but i installed in my old computer
bernardo
For me worked fine with Hiper-v
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its not working same problem with me a black screen and android#x86, what can i do please suggest some method.
Moin
android installing on virtualbox stuck on unsupported p6 cpu model 42 no pmu driver
please help..
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