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title: "Android on PC"
date: 2026-11-10
author: "Rajesh Namase"
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# Android on PC

You can run Android on a PC in two ways. A full Android build installs like any other operating system, on its own or beside your current one, which suits an old laptop or a spare desktop. An emulator runs inside Windows or macOS as an app, which suits games and the odd mobile app.

The ranked guides below compare the builds and emulators we recommend, with separate lists for laptops and low-end PCs. If you only want a few mobile apps on your desktop, start with the guide to running Android apps on a PC.