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Ian
Ian

Reputation: 5735

Android x86 on VirtualBox vs Google's Intel x86 images?

Is Android x86 on VirtualBox faster than Google's Intel x86 images running on their own emulator?

Is it noticeably faster? Any advantage of using VirtualBox over the Google's provided emulator?

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I will be using these for Android Development.

Upvotes: 3

Views: 4031

Answers (2)

CatShoes
CatShoes

Reputation: 3733

I second having a look at AndroVM (I have found it easier to work with than Android x86)

Here is a little comparison. I will try to keep this updated as I come across more info.

Similarities:

  • You can connect to both via ADB (at least AndroVM, I'm not sure about Android x86)
  • Google Apps (Play Store, etc.) can be installed on either

VirtualBox Advantages:

  • Speed
  • AndroVM has more keyboard shortcuts (home, menu button [F10 I think], etc)
  • Can save multiple VirtualBox snapshots to return to a given state

VirtualBox Disadvantages:

  • Can't use with Eclipse for developing as easily

Upvotes: 2

petey
petey

Reputation: 17170

The later google emulators are much better with the Intel Hardware Acceleration images.

As for VBox, you should have a look at the AndroVM blog. Its pretty fast.

Upvotes: 0

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