Android emulator for Windows 7. Android emulators on PC (Windows-based computer)

It would seem, why emulate the Android mobile operating system on a computer if you are not a developer? There are plenty of reasons for this, and one of them is the huge ecosystem of applications and games that are created specifically for Android, but are not present on Windows, Linux or OS X. What to do if you want to continue playing Clash of Clans on your computer or upload a high-quality photo to Instagram from PC? Of course, you should resort to the help of emulators. The best of them are presented in this article.

Bluestacks - all in one

One of the most popular and fast-growing Android emulators for Windows and OS X. With update 2.0, the emulator has literally changed - a fresh, but sometimes overloaded interface has appeared, the developers began to position Bluestacks more as an opportunity to play Android games and for this they added several useful functions.

Most programs and games are compatible with Bluestacks - as the developers themselves say, and in general the software library for the emulator is quite extensive. It is worth noting that all games and applications in the Bluestacks internal catalog are specially optimized, that is, they will definitely work on the computer. If you install a third-party APK file, then its correct operation, of course, is not guaranteed. Some programs are completely built into the emulator and work almost out of the box, for example Instagram. All the functions characteristic of an emulator are present: changing the screen orientation, simulating shaking, creating screenshots, GPS emulation, convenient work with files - dragging and dropping from Windows Explorer or Finder OS X into the program, copying / pasting, as well as sound control.

You can easily switch between open applications and games using tabs, just like in a browser. Among other things, games now support gamepads. If Bluestacks has any shortcomings, then they probably include only low performance and sometimes an overly cumbersome interface. You can download Bluestacks for Windows and OS X on Trashbox or on the official website of the emulator.

Nox App Player - convenient and functional

It is a more minimalistic, convenient and functional solution. Compared to the same Bluestacks, Nox does not have any cumbersome menus with recommendations, various synchronizations with your own account, and other functionality that will be superfluous for most users. When you launch Nox App Player, the user will see the familiar Android desktop with a sidebar where there are quick function buttons, as well as the familiar “Home”, “Back” and “Recents”. The developers decided to remove the bottom bar with control buttons to save space.

One distinctive feature is immediately noticeable - when running applications that only work in portrait orientation, the emulator screen and window are adjusted. That is, there will be no situations like in Bluestacks, where portrait programs take up ¼ of the screen and the rest is empty space. By the way, in the settings you can adjust the window size and orientation, as well as performance, allocating processor cores and memory.

Geeks in Nox App Player will be pleased with the function of receiving by switching one toggle switch in the settings. You can also set custom keyboard shortcuts here. Even without rooting, Nox App Player can record screen videos. This might not even be mentioned if the emulator used a fresh version of Android (video recording is available from 5.0), but, unfortunately, the Nox developers are stuck with 4.4.2 KitKat for now.

Nox App Player is not the best for games - many display graphics incorrectly. The emulator is more tailored for applications and working with them. For example, to create videos and beautiful screenshots without upper and lower bars. The emulator is also integrated with the Windows 10 notification system. You can download the Nox App Player emulator for Windows on Trashbox and the official website of the project.

Genymotion - for developers

Genymotion is an emulator designed specifically for Android game and application developers, but it can also be used by ordinary people. Unlike the two previous emulators, Genymotion is present on all three popular desktop platforms - Windows, OS X and Linux.

Since Genymotion is an alternative to the emulator built into the Android SDK, templates for a wide variety of Android devices are available in it - from smartphones and tablets of the Nexus line to some little-known budget devices. The emulator of each device has a set of relevant characteristics: screen size and resolution, processor and video chip, battery, GPS and support for cellular networks, as well as some others. When you launch an application or game in the emulator, you can call up a special panel to control all these device parameters. For example, you can find out how the program behaves when GPS or the Internet is turned off. Also, device parameters can be freely edited.

For ordinary users who would like to play and use mobile applications on a computer, Genymotion is not very suitable, but for geeks it is quite suitable. You can download the Genymotion emulator for Windows, Linux and OS X on the official website of the project.

MEMU - for games

It is another emulator focused mainly on mobile games. There is a special keyboard layout for them and even gamepad emulation. For example, you can bind keyboard keys to on-screen buttons. Such features are often missing from Bluestacks, which is also positioned as a mobile gaming platform for PC. Otherwise, MEmu is a standard emulator with a good set of features.

At the time of writing this article, MEmu does not use the latest version of Android - 4.4.2 KitKat, but Lollipop or even Marshmallow are not particularly needed in emulators, because most software is optimized specifically for KitKat. Among the interesting additional features of MEmu are: sending applications from a computer to a smartphone or tablet for quick installation, convenient change of screen orientation, as well as a full-screen mode for games. The picture quality in the latter often leaves much to be desired, but still. Surprisingly, most of the “heavy” games in MEmu are emulated well - there are no problems with graphics.

There are many reasons why you might need Android emulators on your PC. Application developers test their products on emulators before releasing them on Google Play. Gamers use emulators to play Android games using a mouse and keyboard. In addition, in emulators you can select the simulated device and specify settings such as Android version, number of CPU cores, RAM, presence of an SD card, etc.

In any case, it’s not so important why you need an Android emulator, you need to know that, firstly, such programs exist and there are many of them, secondly, emulators are largely similar in their filling to each other and, thirdly , the installation and configuration process is not so simple and requires minimal technical literacy, so be patient. Below are the 15 best Android emulators on PC with comments. Choose the one that suits you.

Table of comparative characteristics of the main Android emulators for PC

	Bluestacks 3	Andy	NoxPlayer	Genymotion	AMIDuOS	Memu	Droid4X
Price	Free / $2 per month	Free	Free	Free / $132-$412 per year	15$ / 10$ (one time)	Free	Free
Windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mac	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Linux	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
Applications and games	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Streaming	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
Changing screen sizes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Customization and configuration	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
File sharing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Synchronization	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Connecting external devices	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Virtual sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multitasking	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Running applications as root	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Android Studio Emulator is an emulator for developers.
Free

Download Android Studio Emulator

Android Studio is an IDE (integrated development environment) for Android recommended by Google. This environment has a large set of development tools specifically for Android. And, of course, the program has a built-in emulator so that you can test the developed application or game.

We can say for sure that this program is unlikely to be suitable for those who want to play games or who need an ordinary “consumer” emulator. However, for developers this is a real godsend, a powerful and at the same time free environment with the ability to test on the fly.

Installing this emulator is quite a headache, but once you install and configure it, and then understand all the features, you most likely will not need anything else.

Bluestacks 3 is the most popular emulator.
There are free and paid ($2/month) versions

Download Bluestacks 3

Bluestacks is the most popular Android emulation program on your computer. According to the developer, Android applications are launched more than a billion times a month on Bluestacks! And there are several reasons for this. To begin with, we can mention that there are versions for Windows and for Mac. They were the first to make a multi-platform emulator that worked well. Mainly BlueStacks aimed at gamers. Early versions were a bit bloated and complex. The latest version (#3) was released in 2017 and differs from the previous ones in that it is noticeably simpler and faster. At the same time, it allows, for example, to work in multitasking mode and run several applications. You can even run multiple versions of the same game at the same time. In addition, the application supports assigning hotkeys in games. Agree, for many games this can be a very good bonus. Although Bluestacks 3 is noticeably faster than previous versions, it still remains too bloated and overloaded when compared to Andy or Remix.

And yet, those who choose an emulator for games should take a closer look at Bluestacks 3.
If you want something simpler and faster, choose something else. Even though Bluestacks is number 1, there is still a choice.

AMIDuOS is a relatively new emulator.
There is a free trial version and two paid versions ($10 and $15)

Download AMIDuOS

AMIDuOS is a relatively new emulator for Windows (Win 7, 8 and 10 are supported). Android version can be: Lollipop and Jelly Bean. Just the version of the program with Jelly Bean costs $10, and the version with Lollipop costs $15. And it seems like this is the only difference. The good news is that these are one-time payments and not monthly payments.

AMIDuOS is tailored to fulfill various needs (not just games). Its main feature is high performance. Therefore, this emulator will be a good choice for office or home needs. For example, for Instagram, Telegram... The emulator does not have any special features for games, but games run relatively well on it. Developers can use AMIDuOS for some simple tests, but it is unlikely to be suitable for more complex use. In general, on the whole, AMIDuOS is a good program and deserves attention.

Do a trial to see if it suits you or not.

Andy is one of the best emulators for games.
Free

Download Andy

Next on our list is a completely free emulator called Andy. It appeared quite a long time ago and at the time of its appearance it was full of bugs and various surprises. However, a lot of time has passed since then, and the developers did not waste it: today there are practically no bugs, and the program itself is an excellent lightweight alternative to such monstrous emulators as Bluestacks. On Andy you can run the entire gamut of Android applications. And although Andy is more focused on non-gaming use, you can play on it just fine. Whatever one may say, the emulator is free and works well.

In addition, Andy has a significant advantage: applications can be launched as root.

Available for Windows and Mac. Below is a video comparing Bluestacks and Andy (in English).

Remix OS Player is a fresh update for gamers.
Free

Download

Remix OS Player (developed by Jide) is one of the newest PC emulators on the list. And this is the only emulator at the moment that works on the Android version of Marshmallow instead of Lollipop or Kit Kat. The installation process is very simple. The program is also quite easy to use. Mostly Remix aimed at gamers. Inside the program there is a convenient sidebar where you can change the emulation settings.

Due to the fact that the program is relatively new and free, the developers continue to catch some bugs. That said, Remix is better than many on our list and performs relatively well. And besides, it's free.

Weak spots: Remix OS Player only works on Windows 64-bit (7 and above) and does not support AMD processors.

ARChon is an emulator add-on for Google Chrome.
Free

Download ARChon

ARChon ARChon is not an ordinary emulator. Simply because it is not a program at all. This is an add-on for Google Chrome. You install this extension in Chrome and after that you can launch Android applications directly in the browser. Sounds cool, right? In theory, yes, but in practice, installing the extension can turn into a real pain. Here are the installation instructions. Perhaps she can help. If you don't have minimal technical skills, then it might not be worth trying.

You need to install this extension (in developer mode). And then you need to convert the APK of the required application using their utility into a format that will work in Chrome with the ARChon extension enabled. Sounds complicated? Then don't try it. If you want to dig in, it might not be that difficult.

The extension works on Windows, Mac and even Linux. This is perhaps the most difficult emulator to install and configure. But also the most unique of its kind.

Genymotion is a fast emulator for developers.
Free for personal use (with paid options)

Download Genymotion

This option is more suitable for developers. It allows you to test your application on many different devices without owning them. You can select in the Genymotion parameters the device and version of Android on which you want to launch. For example, you can choose a Nexus One with Android 4.2 installed or a Nexus 6 with Android 6.0 installed. And at the same time, you can switch between devices on the fly.

Genymotion is not the most user-friendly program for consumer needs. But this is a bomb emulator for developers. In addition, the program is shareware for personal use. And only for those who really need it, paid options arise.

Droid4X is a simple emulator for games.
Free

Download Droid4X

Droid4X has its pros and cons. And for many people and their needs, it is not an ideal emulator.

However, it suits most people due to its ease of installation and simple, uncluttered design. In addition, Droid4X was originally created for gamers. Therefore, the program is focused mainly on emulating games that are not graphically complex. In principle, you can try to run something more heavyweight on it.

But remember that the program is a little outdated. So far, the emulator download page is live, but apparently, the developers stopped updating the program a long time ago.

In general, download at your own risk: the emulator may be buggy. Yes, there seems to be a version for Mac somewhere in nature, but it seems impossible to find it.

KoPlayer is for gamers.
Free

Download KoPlayer

KoPlayer is one of the new products. Perhaps that is why it has not yet enjoyed the popularity it deserves. This emulator is aimed mainly at gamers. The program supports assigning hotkeys in games. In addition, KoPlayer supports a feature such as gameplay recording. So, streamers and game bloggers, take it into account. The installation process is quite simple and the emulator itself seems to work without errors. Although there are bug reports on the forums. But this is again a tribute to novelty.

Overall, KoPlayer is a good choice. And not only for games, but also for everyday use (for example, for Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.). But for now there are bugs in it. There will probably be fewer of them in future versions, unless the developers abandon their creation.

MEmu – supports Intel and AMD.
Free

Download MEmu

MEmu is another newcomer in the list of emulators that has just entered the scene. But it has already won the hearts of users. The main feature of MEmu is that it supports not only Intel processors, but also AMD ones. If you think that this is not that rare, then it is not. So if you have AMD, feel free to download MEmu.

MEmu emulates several versions of Android: Jelly Bean, Kit Kat and Lollipop. Additionally, multitasking is supported and you can run multiple applications at the same time. In fact, there aren't many emulators that offer Lollipop multitasking.

MEmu supports most games and applications. However, I recommend using it not for gaming.

NoxPlayer (bignox) – a bomb emulator for gamers (in Russian).
Free

Download NoxPlayer

NoxPlayer is an emulator created specifically for gamers. It contains utilities and settings to improve your experience with the game. For example, in addition to the keyboard, the use of gamepads is supported. And it supports various native gestures (such as “swipe right”), which can be assigned to buttons on the keyboard or joystick. In general, this is cool and, apparently, it works like a charm.

The program is free. There is a version for Windows and for Mac. Supports gaming at 60 fps.
If you are looking for a powerful Android emulator for games, download Nox, you won’t regret it!

YouWave is a dinosaur.
There are free and paid ($29.99) versions

Download YouWave

YouWave YouWave is one of the oldest Android emulators for PC. He is already many years old, really. And although the last update was in 2016, it is still slightly outdated. The free version of the emulator uses Ice Cream Sandwich. If you pay $29.99 for the paid version of the program, you will get a Lollipop emulator.

Overall, the emulator works well and without any glitches. Installation is also easy.

And although YouWave does not have any special options for gamers (for example, assigning hot keys or native gestures), you can still play on it. Perhaps this emulator will appeal to developers, especially beginners.

There is a version of YouWave for Mac.

VirtualBox Party Generally speaking, this is not just an Android emulator, it is an emulator of any operating systems. Like all DIY on this list, installation and setup requires technical skills. Therefore, if they are not there, then look at emulators “out of the box”.

Ok, that's how it works. You need to download the VirtualBox file for your OS (Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris) from the link above. Then you need to download the Android image from the Android-x86.org website. And then you need to install the Android OS image into the virtual machine. Get ready for the fact that the likelihood that it will work out right away is not so great. If this doesn’t work, then you need to “smoke” specialized forums and search the Internet for step-by-step guides. Write in the comments if such a guide should be made. If we have to, we'll do it.

To summarize, this emulation option is suitable for geeks and old-school programmers.
What advantages does it have then, you ask? In fact, there are a lot, and the main one is that you can install absolutely any version of Android and configure absolutely everything. Full customization.

Download Xamarin

Xamarin is an IDE (integrated development environment) that is similar to Android Studio in many ways. The difference is that Xamarin can connect to a monstrous development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.

Just like Android Studio, Xamarin has a built-in emulator for developers.

Xamarin is a tool for developers. Although theoretically it may be suitable for you for personal use if you want to customize the entire Android infrastructure for yourself. Xamarin is not as powerful as Genymotion, but it can handle all applications at once.

Xamarin runs on Windows. It is free for personal use.
Development teams and companies can choose different pricing plans.

Windroy Windroy is a classic. This is one of the oldest emulators in history. Due to this, it is difficult to recommend it to anyone.

Use it only if you have completely lost hope and newfangled programs cannot solve your problems.

There is an opinion that Windroy works better on older versions of Windows (for example, XP).

Windroy is more about non-game applications, such as office ones. Games on it can only be played by those as ancient as itself. And that's a stretch.

On the other hand, the emulator is free. And it installs quite easily.

If you (suddenly) have Win XP, install Windroy.

As a conclusion

Above are all the best Android emulators for PC currently available online. By and large, they are all good in their own way and it is up to you to decide on the choice. Compare the stated features and choose the one that best suits your needs. You need to understand that there is no one program that is ideal for everyone. One is good for a developer, the other is good for a gamer, and the third is good for a Telegram channel admin. But I can definitely recommend not to rush into buying paid versions of programs. Install the trial, play with the settings and only then switch to the premium version.

The rating of Android emulators for Windows computers is based on an objective and independent assessment of the popularity of the SimilarWeb service resources. It is the number of people from all over the world who monthly use the resources of these programs that most objectively reflect their popularity. By clicking on the links in the rating, you will be redirected to the official websites of the programs and can download the desired emulator yourself and install it. Attention, the article is periodically updated, check the Wise Geek website more often.

Top 5 Android emulators on PC

Place	Name	Rating	Link
1		18 334 421	DOWNLOAD
2	Nox App Player	9 735 468	DOWNLOAD
3	MEmu	3 657 356	DOWNLOAD
4	KOPLAYER	2 970 864	DOWNLOAD
5	Andy	2 004 178	DOWNLOAD

Top 10 Android Emulators on PC

Place	Name	Rating	Link
6	Genymotion	1 281 719	DOWNLOAD
7	AMIDuOS	398 841	https://amiduos.com/
8	YouWave	313 017	DOWNLOAD
9	LeapDroid	19 459	DOWNLOAD
10	Droid4X	10 089	DOWNLOAD

How to download and install BlueStacks on Windows 7 and 10

Step 1. Go to the download page of the official website https://www. bluestacks. com/download. html and click on the big "DOWNLOAD" button. After this, the download of the program will begin. We are waiting for the download to complete.

It is not recommended to download BlueStacks from other sites, for example, from torrents, as you risk downloading an outdated version or an unstable build. Or even catch a virus.

Step 2. Launch the downloaded file. Click the "CONTINUE" button and wait for the installation to complete. If you already have the BlueStacks emulator installed, then before starting the installation the program will prompt you to make a backup of all your data.

Step 3. We see the welcome screen where you can change the language settings. Click the "START" button. We are waiting for your computer and its settings to be checked to ensure they meet the program requirements.

Step 4. An important step is to enter your login (phone or GooglePlay email address) and password that you use on your other device. This way you will save all your progress in games that support data synchronization. Otherwise, you will have to start all over again.

If you have forgotten your login or password, you can restore them. To do this, you need to enter the information about your account that you remember: an associated phone number or an additional email address. You can also create a new Google Play account in the BlueStacks interface.

Step 5. After logging into Google Play, you will be taken to the standard BlueStacks screen. By opening Google Play Market you can download any available game or application.

Comparison of BlueStacks 4 and Nox App Player

There are Android emulators that allow you to launch modern and exciting games and applications (Android format) on a personal computer. Among the most current versions are BlueStacks 4 and NoxAppPlayer. To make a choice, you need to compare certain characteristics.

Interface

Installing BlueStacks 4 is no different from installing any other program on Windows. You should run the installer and follow the installation instructions provided. It should be noted that the interface is convenient. In the process of working with the program, no difficulties or problems will arise, since everything is intuitive. As for NoxAppPlayer, the installation of this software is also not particularly difficult, but the interface is not very carefully designed, which often raises certain questions and entails the need for an in-depth study of the program as a whole.

Possibilities

Both programs provide support for Android 7, as well as the most popular games. Android N allows you to run almost all popular mobile games on your personal computer, and you get incredibly high-quality graphics. In addition to all this, Nougat (BlueStacks 4) makes it possible to get an improved graphics engine, which adds the ability to use a keyboard and mouse while playing. This is what makes games incredibly attractive and more convenient (than playing on a tablet or smartphone).

Both programs have a Russian version. But here we need to talk about the advantages of BlueStacks. The program interface allows you to quickly find the option to install the Russian language. All descriptions are clear and precise.

Based on everything stated above, it becomes clear that BlueStacks 4 is still superior to NoxAppPlayer in certain parameters. In addition to this, it is necessary to note a number of advantages that cannot but interest demanding and discerning gamers:

Hyper-G Graphics delivers fantastic graphics that make games truly unique, vibrant, creative and impressive;
Resources can be managed through special artificial intelligence, which provides incredibly fast response;
The company cooperates with numerous game developers, which allows you to get the best in one program;
There is a multitasking function that allows you to play several applications from different accounts;
It is possible to earn BlueStacksPoint through the game. Each point earned allows you to get the benefits of purchasing a gaming mouse, a new PC, or a set of cards to complete a variety of quests. There are also a lot of other valuable prizes.

BlueStacks 4 system requirements

Minimum

BlueStacks 4 will work on systems that meet the minimum requirements. But for comfortable work, other characteristics are recommended.

BlueStacks 4 will work great with minimum requirements, but Nox may require higher specifications.

How to find out the characteristics of your computer?

The easiest way to see all the settings of your computer or laptop is to press the keyboard shortcut Windows + R. In the window that appears, enter “msinfo32” and click OK.

The "System Information" window will open, where you can find out the OS version, processor (CPU) and amount of random access memory (RAM).

If in this window you go to the right menu in “Components > Display”, you can see all the information about your video card.

To see information about the free space on your disk, use the menu items "Components > Storage Devices > Disks".

Similar, but somewhat shortened information can be obtained by pressing Windows + R on the keyboard and entering “dxdiag” in the line that appears.

To find out the PassMark of your processor, find its name using this link.

To find out the PassMark of your video card, use another link.

BlueStacks 4 for Windows 7 and 10 and its difference from BlueStacks 3

BlueStacks 4 is superior to the previous version (BlueStacks 3) in certain respects. Productivity has increased (six to eight times), the new version has become more understandable - intuitive, which allows for the prospect of saving time. It is considered very important that the version requires minimal CPU and RAM resources.

Main differences and advantages:

The main screen of the program is minimalistic and simple, without unnecessary data and tabs;
It is possible to use the BlueStacksWorld application center;
A bottom menu has been developed into which all the necessary services are integrated. The panel looks convenient and concise;
The menu provides easy and quick access to all options.

New game controls

We will definitely note the new editor for control settings. It features an innovative interface through which you can create unique control schemes, or you can simply focus on using existing systems. Precise controls enable you to create more skillful and faster gameplay.

Accordingly, the BlueStacks 3 version has a number of shortcomings that have been completely eliminated in the new version. With BlueStacks 4, the gaming benefits have become even more striking, and the control system has become simple and intuitive, which will significantly save the time of a potential gamer.

Bluestacks Xpack

Xpack helps improve gaming performance, optimizes controls, and adds specialized content for the game. Through Xpack, completely different capabilities are created that can significantly improve the gaming experience. Having tried this opportunity, you will no longer want to return to the past.

Main advantages

Incredibly convenient touchscreen. At least five virtual buttons are formed that can be used simultaneously, and it is also possible to wipe the screen. This actually creates a unique atmosphere for a great and interesting game;
Using a convenient control system, you can run quickly, change position, aim, shoot, collect loot, and the effectiveness of such actions increases significantly. In fact, it will be possible to perform all actions using two thumbs;
Xpack provides perfect precision and accuracy. The given buttons always work the same way, no accidents or errors.

Bluestacks Xpack seriously improves the gaming experience, making it incredibly interesting, vibrant and delightful.

Bluestacks Pika World

PikaWorld is a kind of space in a gaming format (virtual). This is where you can carry out the process of a full game, with receiving cards, exchanging them and purchasing them. Previously, all this could be purchased from the BlueStacks Store.

The structure of the World system remains the same. In essence, an improved structure is being formed, through which it will be possible to use the previous functionality and assortment of the store; only the name has changed.

This service helps create new gaming opportunities. Every person who uses Bluestacks to achieve their gaming goals certainly uses the PikaWorld system, which provides more advanced functionality.

The official website clearly defines the instructions for use, and also presents a structure in the form of pictures, through which you can quickly understand all the nuances of using PikaWorld. All that remains is to explore and take advantage of the opportunities offered, and get the prospects of a more interesting and exciting game.

What are Bluestacks PikaPoints?

Using your favorite games, you can receive specialized PikaPoints, which can later be used to exchange for valuable prizes, purchase premiums, or receive coupons.

Naturally, regular users have a serious interest in receiving such rewards. After all, in fact, the entire structure of the game changes, it becomes more interesting and incredibly exciting. Because in addition to having an exciting time, you can also get something valuable.

How to get Pika Points?

When logging into Bluestacks for the first time;
When installing and launching new applications (at least two different applications must be launched). Please note that if you start the game but do not play, no points will be awarded;
Play various games immediately after starting the system;
Points are also awarded if Bluestacks is installed using a personal referral link. It is for this reason that it would be rational to post an active link on various social networks;
Every half hour you spend in the game, points are awarded.

In order to use the Android OS on Windows, you can install special programs - emulators. They are created so that people can test different mobile applications on a PC before installing them on a smartphone or tablet. Emulators are also needed by developers creating software for portable gadgets.

If you want to download an Android emulator for Windows 7, 8.1 or 10, be sure to check out this article. You can also search the Internet for information on how to run Android applications from a flash drive or using various virtual machines, for example, Virtual Box or Hyper-V.

Important: in order for Android emulators to fully function on a computer, AMD-v or Intel VT-x virtualization must be enabled in EUFI or BIOS. Most often, it is activated by default, but if problems arise with the operation of special applications, be sure to check the settings.

Top 10 best Android emulators for a computer running Windows 7,8,10

Below, we provide 10 of the highest quality Android OS emulator programs (in Russian) for PCs with Windows 7,8,10.

BlueStacks

This is the most popular program used by millions of people to run Android games in the Windiws environment. BlueStacks has good performance, a Russian-language interface and thoughtful settings that are easy to understand.

After installing the emulator, it will launch in full screen mode, but you can also turn it on in a window. In the program you will see a search for games and a list of applications available for download. To be able to install them, use a Google account. For these purposes, you can not use the old profile, but create a new one.

Do you have an Android tablet or smartphone? Then install the BlueStacks Cloud Connect app. Then you can synchronize applications between your computer and portable gadgets.

Various programs in BlueStacks work without problems, as do games, but in the second case the emulator may slow down a little. But it is good because it works not only in Windows, but also in Mac OS X.

You can download the BlueStacks emulator program (in Russian) for free on the developer’s website.

MEmu

The distinctive features of this emulator are the possibility of free use and the presence of Russian in the interface settings and shell parameters. MEmu works without lag, loads quickly and has good compatibility with games from the Play Market. It provides many useful options: binding keyboard keys to certain areas of the screen, organizing shared access to folders on a PC, replacing GPS.

New applications in MEmu can be installed from Google Play (you will need an account for this) and using APK files. In the second case, the user needs to press the corresponding button on the taskbar or double-click on the file, after which the program will appear on the display of the virtual device.

MEmu also provides the ability to transfer software from a computer to smartphones or tablets. To do this, you need to connect the gadget to the PC via a USB cable and press the corresponding key in the emulator.

You can download the MEmu emulator on the official website. The selection of the Russian language in the program occurs during its installation process.

Remix OS Player

This emulator is based on Remix OS, a modification of Android x86 designed specifically to work on laptops and computers. It has a taskbar and a Start button. In general, this is a full-fledged Android system. The bad thing about it is that it is intended exclusively for computers with Intel processors.

In Remix OS Player, Google services, in particular the Play Market, are disabled for security reasons. You can activate them at any time. We remind you that experts do not recommend using the main Google account in emulators - for these purposes it is better to create a separate account.

Some applications in Remix OS Player run in small windows, but they usually expand to fill the entire display. Unlike Bluestacks and other programs, Remix OS Player is designed for use on a PC with a regular display, not a touchscreen. There is always a cursor in the program window, and when entering text, a virtual keyboard does not appear on the screen, occupying almost the entire screen. To switch the cursor between windows in the emulator and Windows, you can use the Ctrl + Alt key combination.

You can download the Remix OS Player emulator (in Russian) on the official website page.

Nox App Player

According to many users, Nox App Player is the best Android emulator for Windows. It deserves special attention, because it has practically no shortcomings and copes with the assigned tasks perfectly. This program is intended for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10.

A few seconds after the program starts, you will see the Android screen on the monitor.

Nox App Player uses the Nova Launcher shell, has a browser and a file manager. In older versions of the emulator, the Russian language had to be enabled in the settings, but in the new one it is present initially.

The tablet resolution is enabled in the program settings - 1280x720. To change this setting, click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the screen - this will take you to settings. By default, low performance is selected in Nox App Player, but even with this option, the emulator running on a weak computer runs without freezing.

The program's controls are completely identical to those used in Android devices. The video camera and sound work there; there are no problems with the functioning of the regular and on-screen keyboard. Nox App Player also has PlayMarket, from where you can download various software and test it on Windows.

For greater user convenience, the developers have placed icons for the following actions on the right side of the emulator window:

installing applications from APK files;
taking screenshots;
location spoofing for GPS;
export and download files;
simultaneous launch of several emulator windows.

Do you run different Android applications on your computer, use Instagram and want the emulator to work flawlessly? Then use Nox App Player. Most programs run in it without freezing. Some “brakes” can only be observed when launching heavy 3D games.

You can download the Nox App Player emulator (in Russian) on the developer’s website page.

You can find complaints on the Internet that Nox App Player does not start after installation. To solve this problem, change the username and the name of his folder, using the Latin alphabet instead of the Cyrillic alphabet.

Leapdroid

Back in 2016, many users paid attention to the Leapdroid emulator. At that time it had just appeared on the market, but over time it became a serious competitor to software with similar functionality.

Main advantages of Leapdroid:

Availability of Russian language;
high performance;
support for many applications and games for Android;
ability to work without activating hardware virtualization.

When using Leapdroid, pay attention to the settings of the mouse buttons and control keys in games. Some gaming apps load these options automatically, while others require the user to manually assign individual keys and set the desired screen areas.

The developers of the Leapdroid emulator recently announced the end of support for it. The program can be found on the page. When downloading the emulator from third-party resources, do not forget to check the files for viruses.

Koplayer

Koplayer is a free emulator that allows you to run Android applications and games on laptops and desktop computers. It works quickly even on weak machines and has a large number of settings. In Koplayer, you can even choose how much RAM is allocated for use by the emulator. Its important advantage is the convenient setup of the keyboard for games. For each key, the user can assign ascelerometer actions, gestures and presses to different areas of the display.

Other interesting features of Koplayer include buttons for taking screenshots and capturing video from the screen, and changing the display orientation (vertical and horizontal). In the program, the developers provide the ability to transfer data from different sensors, in particular, the same accelerometer. Thanks to its presence, users can comfortably play car racing and other games.

In the Koplayer emulator, game control settings are configured as follows. Start an arcade or race, then click on the item with its image in the upper left corner of the screen. As a result, you will be able to create virtual buttons by clicking anywhere on the display and then pressing the desired keys to “bind” them to a specific action.

You can download the Koplayer emulator on the official website.

Droid4X

A good emulator that demonstrates high speed, a well-thought-out interface, and is easy to learn. Droid4X is quite fast. It has the Play Market, the ability to connect Windows folders and install APK files, as well as location substitution. In this emulator, you can also bind the coordinates of points on the display of the emulated Android to the keys of the computer keyboard. This option is especially useful for customizing game controls.

When testing Droid4X, you can run, for example, the popular game Asphalt. You will see that it will work with virtually no lag even on a relatively weak computer with 4 gigabytes of RAM and a Core i3 processor.

The program emulates a fairly powerful device with 16 GB of internal and 32 GB of external memory. Considering that the largest applications from the Play Market take up about 2 GB, you can install about 20 games in the emulator, even demanding ones.

Droid4X boasts flexible customization. It provides the ability to change the screen orientation and resolution, and set the desired volume level. Using the emulator, you can take screenshots, record videos, and synchronize all data with your Android device. Droid4X attracted people due to its easy installation and configuration, moderate consumption of PC system resources. With its help, you can operate a virtual device as if you were actually working with a real tablet or smartphone.

You can download the emulator program on the official website page.

Windroy

The Windroy emulator was produced by Chinese programmers and has a number of fundamental differences from similar software. It does not provide emulation, but porting Dalvik and Android to Windows. This uses the Windows kernel and real PC hardware resources. Windroy works quickly, but since it appeared recently and is still far from perfect, it often freezes and produces various errors. For example, it does not launch for all users and does not always switch from full-screen to windowed mode.

At the moment, Windroy cannot be downloaded from the official website (for some reason it does not work). You can find this emulator on third-party resources.

AMIDuOS

A high-quality program that is very popular. It was published by American Megatrends. AMIDuOS is a paid emulator, but you can test it for free for 1 month. If other similar programs are not suitable for you for some reason, you can install AMIDuOS. It will delight you with high performance and a wide range of functions.

The disadvantage of AMIDuOS is that the original installation package of the emulator does not contain Google Play services. Accordingly, the user has to download and install them independently.

Another drawback of the program is that its interface does not have a button for installing APK files. When installing packages, you have to use the Apply to AMIDuOS item from the Windows Explorer context menu.

You can download the YouWave emulator on the official website. The program has two versions - free and paid. If you are interested in new OS editions, use the paid YouWave Premium emulator.

WindowsAndroid is an emulator program that allows you to simulate the operation of the Android OS on Windows computers, which in turn allows you to work on a computer under the same conditions and principles as on a smartphone with an Android operating system installed.

The unique feature and advantage of this PC emulator over analogues is its simple and at the same time intuitive use. It would seem that this is an elementary condition for the popularity of an application, however, oddly enough, it does not occur and is fulfilled as often as we would like. The main requirement from you when working with an emulator program for Android WindowsAndroid is to install the file. At this point, your work stops; the application will independently make the necessary settings for the system to operate.

The difference in use between a smartphone and a personal computer will be only that, in the first case, you use your fingers on the touchpad, and in the second, you use the mouse. To unlock the device, you will need to drag a specific item to its designated location.

The interface is no different from the one you are used to seeing on the screen of your smartphone. All functions of the device become available, as well as manipulations that are available by default on any gadget with the Android system.

Another important detail is the opening possibility of using Google Play for your computer. You can download and install all the games and programs available and available there on your PC just as you do on a smartphone.

This application, an Android emulator for PC, can confidently be called one of the best among similar applications that are available on the software market. It allows you to set up interaction for working with the new system quickly and clearly, without creating absolutely any inconvenience. In addition, it independently performs basic configuration when installed on a PC.

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