Remix OS is the modified version of android which is based on the android-x86 OS. The remix OS is designed to run on Intel and AMD processors. This is a Linux based operating system and is currently not that powerful to fully use the computer's hardware resources. JIDE technology has developed this operating system so that you can run android on your Windows PC or MAC computer without even wiping your C:\ drive because the OS runs on a bootable USB device and you can anytime go back to your original operating system.

Currently, the Remix OS is in alpha testing, so most apps are not working on it. You should wait for the stable version. Till then if you want to experience android on your computer (PC) then we are here to teach you.

Requirements

• A USB drive at least 8 GB in size.
• A laptop or desktop computer having a USB 3.0 port.
• Remix OS for PC ISO - Download

How To Install Remix OS On Your MAC Or Windows Computer

• Download the ISO and extract it on your desktop.
• Plug in your USB drive and format it to 'FAT32' partition.
• Now open the Remix OS USB Tool. Click browse to grab the ISO file.
  
  
  
• Now click OK to create the bootable USB. It will take some time.
• After it is finished it will ask you to reboot your PC.
• After rebooting, get into the BIOS settings and change the boot option from hard drive to USB.
• Then save the BIOS settings and exit.
• The Remix OS will start running from the USB drive.

Note: Please note that changing the boot option in BIOS is different in different computers. So, you should have to check yourself the boot options. Basically, the first boot option is the HDD, then the optical drive. You have to change this order and choose the 'USB' as the primary boot option.

How To Install Apps In Remix OS

Currently adding a Google account is not working in Remix OS. But you can manually download android apps and install on it. There is an inbuilt browser in it. Tap the start button in below left corner to access the browser. Make sure to setup Wi-Fi in 'Settings'.

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Remix OS Lets You Run Android On Almost Every PC And MAC

We have seen many ways to run android OS on our desktop computers and MacBooks. The most popular way of running android on X86 computers is the android SDK. Then came BlueStacks app player and finally I have seen android-windows. But all of these methods are not enough to completely experience android on desktop computers because they run very slowly. JIDE technology has devised a way to run android on PC/MAC in a desktop-style operating system. JIDE has developed Remix OS which is a modified version of android that runs via a USB 3.0 drive on your PC or MAC. With Remix OS, you are actually running android in a desktop-style OS. It also has a start menu and recycle bin. So, everything looks like a Windows OS.

JIDE has also developed Remix Mini, a device having an HDMI output which is capable of running android OS on any screen having an HDMI input. You can use this device with your TV or monitor having an HDMI input. This mini android PC fits into your pocket and only costs $70 in the USA.

If you are using the Remix OS on your PC/MAC then you can install the ISO in a USB 3.0 drive. USB 3.0 drive is required because it is 10x faster than version 2.0. To run this OS fast and smoothly your laptop or desktop computers should have a USB 3.0 port.

How To Install Remix OS On A PC/MAC

Actually, we are not installing it on our computers. We are installing the ISO file on a USB drive and will boot the OS from it. It will not delete your existing Windows OS/MAC computers. Follow the steps below to install.

• Download Remix OS for PC/MAC - Download Link.
• Please note that Remix OS is currently in alpha version so you may find bugs in it.
• Download and unzip the file on the desktop.
• Use the 'Remix OS USB Tool' to burn the ISO to USB 3.0 drive.
• After burning the ISO turn off your PC and go to BIOS settings.
• In BIOS settings change the boot option and select the USB drive.
• Wait for few seconds for the operating system to load.
• You can either select 'Guest Mode' or 'Resident Mode' before using the software.

That's it for now. We will do the brief of Remix OS later and will tell you everything about it. If you liked the article then please share it.

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