Remix OS Review: Not Just an Emulator, Its Like A Whole New Phone
Remix OS Review: Not Just an Emulator, Its Like A Whole New Phone
Remix OS is an Android variant from Jide that turns Google’s mobile operating system into a desktop OS.
People tend to draw the line between mobile and desktop operating systems by a few qualifications. Remix, an Android variant from Jide will turns Google’s mobile operating system into a desktop OS. Remix is the bridge that connects both.
What is Remix?
Say you need to run Android apps on an actual computer, be it a laptop or a desktop. Remix OS is the answer. It is an Android fork with much enhanced multi-tasking features that transforms the user experience into your more typical desktop environment. That means, Jide took the open source version of the OS, and rebuilt it with new code for the interface and settings. To keep the experience as close to stock Android as possible.
How To Install?
First and foremost, of course you need to download it. You’ll need an FAT32 USB 3.0 flash drive with at least 8GB of free storage on it. Hmm, that’s it. Just restart your computer and boot directly from that USB drive.
Then for the installation part, you just need to to install as the main operating system, on a second partition, or even boot straight from a USB thumb drive. The third option is one of the strengths of the OS, because it will save data and apps directly to the USB drive.
Plug that USB drive into any computer, reboot, and it becomes your personal system without any extra work.
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You’ll run Android on your computer, complete with an interface that will remind you of good old Windows. Take the drive with you and you’ll have an Android computer in your pocket. It will work on most x86 PCs out there. And yes, before you ask, it’ll even work on some Macs.
You’ll be able to log into your Google account, install apps, and do everything else you’d do on a smartphone or tablet running Android. But you’ll do it with the help of a keyboard and mouse. For now, you’ll get access to Remix OS 2.0 based on Lollipop, but a Marshmallow version should follow.
Problem?!
Remix is not come without issues. Settings are mostly limited to traditional Android options, with less of a focus on settings that are useful for the new interface. It also didn’t run on Surface Book. It likely because of Microsoft’s custom UEFI and BIOS, but quickly booted up on a MacBook Air. There’s no need to install drivers, connect special peripherals, or change settings based on the current system.
Remix OS Review