Introduction
Running Android on your computer is extremely useful—whether you want to test apps, explore Android features, or use mobile apps on a PC. In this guide, you’ll learn how to install Android on VirtualBox using a preconfigured Android-x86 VirtualBox image (VDI).
This method is fast, beginner-friendly, and avoids the complexity of manual ISO installation.
What You Need Before You Start
Before installing Android on VirtualBox, make sure you have:
VirtualBox installed on your PC: Click Here
A prebuilt Android x86 VirtualBox VDI image: Download
Step 1: Download the Android VirtualBox Image
Visit the official OSBoxes website:www.osboxes.org
Navigate through: VM Images → VirtualBox Images → Android x86 → VirtualBox (VDI) Images
Choose the Android version you want and download the VDI file.
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your PC.
Step 2: Create a New Virtual Machine in VirtualBox
Open VirtualBox.
Click New.
Enter the following details:
Name: Android
Type: Other
Version: Other/Unknown (64-bit)
Click Next and select your preferred RAM size (at least 2 GB recommended).
When prompted to create a hard disk, choose: Use an existing virtual hard disk file
Step 3: Attach the Android VDI File
Click the folder icon next to the hard disk selection field.
Browse to the folder where you extracted the downloaded VDI.
Select the Android VDI image.
Click Create.
Your virtual machine is now configured with the Android hard disk.
Step 4: Start Your Android Virtual Machine
Highlight the Android VM in VirtualBox.
Click Start.
Wait for the virtual machine to boot—Android will launch just like on a mobile device.
You can now explore Android, install apps, or test applications directly on your PC.
Optional: Improve Performance (Recommended)
Enable VT-x/AMD-V in your BIOS
Increase video memory and enable 3D acceleration
Allocate more RAM or CPU cores if needed
These adjustments help Android run more smoothly inside VirtualBox.
Your Android VM Is Ready!
You’ve successfully learned how to install Android on VirtualBox using a ready-made VDI file. This is the easiest and fastest method to run Android on a desktop computer.