Android x86 2.2 released, run Android on your Pc.

We all know how popular Android is on the smart phones and tabs. But when it comes to Pc’s there is very little number of people who might have used it. Well if you are impressed with Android you can then try it out right inside your pc. Android has released its Android x86 2.2 version (Froyo-x86) which can be used to run it on x86 machines (normal desktops and laptops). It’s a great opportunity for users around the world to try Android right inside the pc and become comfortable with this open operating system. The greatest advantage of this release that it’s a live, which means that you can run it without installing the operating system. This means that we don’t have to worry about our Windows operating system on the machine since it’s untouched.

This release fixes many bugs says Android, Kernel updated to 2.6.38 version with more drivers and bug fix, 4 times faster performance with OpenGL hardware acceleration improvement, multi touch option added and built in wallpapers.

Android also requests users/testers to report the issues they find when using Android so that these issues can be rectified in future releases.

You can download and learn more: Android x86 2.2 (Froyo-x86 version) live.

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2 Responses to “Android x86 2.2 released, run Android on your Pc.”

  1. Thairon

    Aug 04. 2011

    Can you please help me to why i cant scan for any wi fi connection on when i run android on my acer laptop.. im running it on vmware workstation on it works but the problem is i cant scan for wifi connectivity im using a alpha antenna to catch a wifi signal but when i run the android it didnt work anymore is there a conflict with this?

    much appreciated if you can help me guys i want to test the android in net..

    • sk

      Aug 04. 2011

      Hi Thairon,
      I am not able to understand your question, are you connecting both android device and Alpha antenna at same time ?