I Installed Android On My Old Gaming Laptop...
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- Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025
- Today we're installing Android on a failing gaming laptop.
For the last few months this old gaming machine has worked fine, but a broken GPU is causing it to struggle with even the most basic of tasks. Maybe this lightweight OS can help?
Relevant links:
www.android-x8...
rufus.ie/
Thanks for watching :) 
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Now install Windows on your old smartphone
XDDDDD
Still got my old orange spv so done.
That's actually doable these days...
Just insane
I think it can be done, I have installed windows 10 on my old calculator
B R U H..
5:55 look at that handsome man on the top left of the laptop
Lol
Todd Howard
I'm not gay but 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
Axaxaxaxaxaxa
@@tormentor6737 lol
2:55 We share the same technique to pulling out the USB stick....ever so 'gently'
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It doesn't matter what fashion you prefer, just as long as you safely unmounted it first, the usb stick won't get a scratch!
@@daanmageddon it is best to remove it from windows first, before unplugging it.
Google: here you go, Chromebook, complete with its very own ChromeOS! Perfect for lightweight computers, and it even allows Android app support!
Us: ew get away from me trash
Android x86: Google's Android! Now on a Dell Optiplex!
Us: hell yeah that's what I'm talking about
Super interesting how people are still up in arms about Chromebooks but would willingly disregard any limitations of Android on non-mobile hardware.
Meh, the difference is Android X86 is free. If Chrome OS was free there would be no complaints.
mmm chrome it's free by someways but need to be build by yourself to use it :( i tried and was pretty good saddly my machine wasn't enough to keep installed and android x86 is more ligher
Chrome OS sucks because a Google account is nessecary to do anything with it, plus most if its apps are web based, so what would you do when you have spotty/no internet
The freaking chromeboook is locked in school mode android, that sucks
I laughed so much for that USB pull-out motion😂
There's a custom Androidx86 That's a Desktop Like Environment... Like BlissOS and PhoenixOS... And also they have a Game Mapping for keyboard and mouse...
that's an emulator, it needs the windows os
@@cle4tle no, what are you talking about 😂
@@cle4tle not actually... I have a Laptop Running Single Boot BlissOS No Windows installed...
@@merlinch5453 oh ok, i looked it up online it's similar to linux. i thought it was one of the android emulators
@@sidex15 yah i get it now it's similar to linux, as a standalone os unlike the emulators
Found Linux is better than Android for just a "media" system. Ive also stuck retropie onto my laptop.
This could be a lot easier to use for a windows user or a non-tech savy person. Also i'd wager that games from the app store would STILL run smoother on android than on Wine/Proton.
It depends. Some of the apps I use are simply not supported in Linux.
@@indonesiansasquatch4926 there is alot of distros and many of them are easy to use
like linux mint, zorin os, ubuntu
@@whssy well better there are more software on linux than android
and not many scuffed "editing" software
@@etlttc353 Like I said… it depends. All I need to use my old mini-laptop for is watching RUclips, Netflix, HBO Nordic and listening to Audible and Tidal when I'm on the train.
I was never able to get HBO Nordic to work on Linux. Even the workarounds didn't work - so that was a dealbreaker for me.
For other users, Linux will be more viable - it just isn't for everyone.
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Guess it forgot to beg; "Be gentle with me"
@@theultimatejeffry6917 😂
How
ups treat your computer parts 2:55
@@DDaRick i already know that I was just talking about how ups treats PC parts soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yea idk what to say anymore I'm tired as hell it's 1 am in the morning I edited cause I made spelling error lol
@@DDaRick this is the funniest shit i ever seen
That desktop pc case panel looks exactly like mine and the blue power light on mine is also burned out, It was at the 3 month mark.
I was like “why are you putting android?” Until you said the gpu was failing
these x50m and x60m gpu fry themselves in laptop, often times working around 85-90 degrees prolong.
Just run a game and you'll get those temps for %90 of laptops
@Talha Saraç
I have a GTX 1650 laptop, the temps never go beyond 72C
Still not a reason to put android on it
@@humorss I have a laptop with an 860m that's hitting higher temps like this, do you know if downclocking would help much or would it not be worth it
Old laptop
Me: sees gtx 800 series
Also me: Holy shit... I'm getting old...
I like your gentle touch, that USB removal was Grade A+
"It's a lovely day outside. Stay indoors" XD XD XD
Long-time fan here. I catch every upload. Two minutes late to the party! Cool project. :)
2:55 RG got that strong pullout game 😂
Try Bliss OS 12. It's better and it has Android 10 and inbuilt keymapper for games.
Can you give me a Download link? Can i dualboot it? Will it run on a intel celeron n3350 and intal hd 500 and 4gb of ram? And can i play games, eventually fortnite mobiele?
Google is your friend.
@@TheCustomFHD sourceforge.net/projects/blissos-dev/files/yantra/
@@mglsj thanks
Lol
I actually tinkered around with Android x86 a bit on my old Acer Aspire 4330 back in 2013 or so, when the then-current build was still based on Android 4.4. It was neat, and ran amazingly smoothly and fast) quickly on my aging laptop, but I found it largely unfit for daily use, and instead ended up breathing new life into that old machine with Linux Mint.
I'm glad to see they're still working on the project though, and have updated it to more modern variants of Android. 👍
Wow it's pretty cool to have an android to your laptop. Big like nice vid i pretty enjoy it lol!
When's Android 10 gonna come out for this 😂
It will surely be when Android 11 is released it was always like that.
@@windowstips1430 it's already out in the form of bliss OS it's Android 10 but configured specifically to run on PC's/laptops installed the same way but it works way better than what was already in the video
Bliss os
It's actually already out (q-x86 developer branch was made available in November of last year). Right now it is mainly for developers, and you have to build it yourself from the source.
There are other custom Android x86 distros like BlissOS that offer ISOs based off of Android 10 if you don't want to build from source.
I really like your channel. Iv been watching for around a whole year now damn. Keep up with the great content! Your really underappreciated
"a couple of years to download"
*Laughs I'm a couple of decades
I never knew I could run android on PC. Windows runs so slow on my laptop but this works perfectly, brilliant!
I have a veeeery old laptop, which is constantly at 100% on every category on the taskmanager. I will definetly try this. Thank you for this video!
Edit: Hey! After a bit of complications I finally managed to do it and it runs mostly smooth. Not as smooth as my smartphone, but waaay better than with windows. So thx for the video :)
HDD and SSD ?
I'm actually surprise how good Android run in that pc! Good work
When I seen the title I knew ETA was behind this lol. Love it and keep it up.
Same lol
Your hair does looks good and you don't looks like a potato.
Please don't go to barber, just stay at home. Stay safe!
Anyway nice info. Thanks for still uploading in these rough time!
I did the same thing, except with Linux, very happy with how it turned out.
hold still while I lick your ear yum yum yes that's cheddar goodness *bites off ear* mmm cheddar goodness
@@raven4k998 what the fuck
This looks like a great option for aging laptop hardware. Now I have a use for my couple years old budget laptop. Thanks for the inspiration here. Have a great day and thanks again!
BRuh he moves his arm slowly then pulls it out like the flash :'D
well after all it’s a flash drive
@@HelixAdamOxford why issue this isn't liked
SOMEBODY TELL ME WHY I S THIS ISN'T LIKED! !!
Android is generally a pain to use qwith just a keyboard and mouse. If I were you, I would have put ChromeOs on it. The best distro for non-chromeboks is called CloudReady. I use it on an iMac Core 2 Duo and it is very smooth. Hope this helps!
I did this on my craptop as soon as I watched this and I love it!
These videos are a ray of sunshine in these troubled times
The most profound thing I have heard on a RUclips tech channel yet: "If you don't know what it is, don't touch it!".
Finally another video. Been watching your videos on repeat waiting for a new one
5:43 ahah your face being stretched at the top
is that how u got ur avatar lol
@@jeccf5072 he's weird
when your phone camera accidentally in selfie mode
probably a driver issues
profile picture checks out
I don't know why, but I found the way you yanked the USB out of your desktop hilarious xD
Cool video. I've seen ETA Prime's video on the same subject, and it's always nice to see new life put into old and ageing hardware. I wonder if a dual boot situation is possible, such as a Android/Linux setup. That would be something cool to maybe make a video on if it's even possible.
if you are bored and want to do something, i reccomend downloading other linux distributions and trying them out using a live usb. All you have to do is use rufus in the exact same way you did with this ISO of android. It doesnt change anything in your pc and its a lot of fun exploring all the different flavors of linux.
Windows can be a bit bloated on newer versions (e.g. Windows 10), though I'd have thought an early Core i5 would have handled it with no issues. Even so, great restoration and video :)
Most laptop GPUs are not removable...
Yeah I'm not sure why you would recommend doing this at all, as it seems like a fairly extreme measure to take when there are so many other steps to take first.
The OS is almost never the cause of slowdown with older hardware, and assuming the CPU is working properly and isn't a single or dual core processor it never is.
The most likely cause of slowdown is a full or failing HDD, followed by a virus.
It was an issue with the failing gpu. Intel gpu wasn't running great on Windows 10 due to the spec needed just to browse. That was the issue with it running slow and why he decided to try android due to the low hardware requirements (gpu especially).
@@deanzambardi2991 This laptop has Nvidia graphics, not intel.
@@ultrademigod He said the GPU is failing, so he will be using the Intel HD.
@@groza8179 I was responding to Dean, who said the Intel GPU was failing.
My mom has an aging 2core-2thread Pentium based Acer laptop from 2012.
I upgraded her from 3GB of ram to 8GB and to a 120GB SSD with a clean install of Windows as a gift a couple years ago, but she refuses to change systems because of the amount of $$ she spent on it 8+ years ago. She just wants to keep using it until it dies. She even turned away my Thinkpad T540p.
I think I'm going to try bringing over my spare 120GB SSD, swapping drives and doing this install for her, just to breathe a little bit of extra life into the system. All she uses Windows for is Chrome and Spotify, I moved her to Google Drive years ago so she's not going to be losing anything on her local storage.
Thanks RGHD, I'll follow up to let you know how it goes!
PS, I know you read comments, let me know how well NovaLauncher works on the system, it'll get rid of that annoying swipe up gesture for the menu and add some customization.
Are there any CPUs/GPUs you've never had but would still like to be able to test? Wondering if I have something I could send you from my collection (though most of my GPUs are from the Fermi era, but I do have a fair few CPUs).
mapesdhs. Try messaging thru his Instagram or Twitter.
Great video, actually wanted to try this, just never knew where to start
RGHD REFERENCED ETA PRIME, WE THIRST FOR A COLLAB!
YES!!!
You and ETA Prime are inspirations for me.
I used Mint on an old laptop with failing gpu and burnt hdmi...
Used it up until it was litterally kept together with electrical tape and then the wifi died...
pretty much doing the same thing with Xubuntu 16.04 here
Still useful with an ethernet cable. Don't let it die!
@ It's an i3 330, from 2010
Served me well as second computer, now I use an old desktop instead for what it was used.
You are the pinnacle of geekertainment!
When I enable native bridge it starts downloading the files it needs, but then it stops and when I check if native bridge is on it is off. Do you know how to fix this issue?
Best bit of computer advice ever, "If you don't know what it does, don't touch it."
PC: master please be gentle
Randongaminghd: glowing red eye
PC:yamete
Very interesting. Want a project Steve? Have a look at Salient OS. It's designed specifically for gaming and content creators. It's an Arch Linux distro, and can be a real pain in the arse to install, but it's getting rave reviews. Take care mate.
You should fix the gpu and do some more stuff with it that would be a interesting video
You should try to install Chrome os (with play store). i think it would be great too. nice video
Best part of the video is his face at 5:43 in the bezel.
RandomTutorialsInHD my 2nd favourite youtuber. First being RandomGamingInHD ofcourse.
Eta prime and randomgaminghd two of my best youtubers ever
I am SO jealous. I tried to install Android on a PC and it didn't work right.
Congratulations!
I am pulling out the same way, the USB stick on the other hand, a bit more gently.
It was time for Thomas to leave. He had seen everything.
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I've had a similar Compal chasis with i5 - my first 'proper' laptop. After about 4 years the display died so I removed it and used the rest as a PC. Then another 3 years later the motherboard finally died. I have a lot of good memories with that machine, I still keep it in a box. I'm just too nostalgic about it.
6:55 Ah yes, Hitler's birthday!
What
I like how so many people don't know that
Lol it is
What a wonderful idea, I really never thought about putting Android on a PC or Laptop giving us that use Android phones a Native OS to interact with. Bravo on your content. 👍🙂👍
How to install wine without the interface or being an Android version of it. I know Android x86 is based on Linux but can they run Linux programs?
No the base Android kernel is too heavily modified, but if you install Neverware's Cloudready OS aka Chromium OS on an X86-64 bit machine(make sure you have at least 4GB of RAM, 120GB of main storage(if you have a 2nd HDD/SSD unplug it during install so it does not accidentally wipe the drive, and install there, then plug it afterwards I know from experience of loosing some data lol) and a dual core CPU for comfortable usage, then you can go into the settings, and enable Linux support, but getting it to install at least for me at this point has been hit, and miss, but Chrome/Chromium(the opensource development version of Chrome OS) OS is based on Gentoo Linux, and BTW use Etcher to write your USB key no matter what OS you are using, as it does a better job then the official tool on the Neverware website.
www.neverware.com/freedownload#intro-text
You can install linux deploy or anLinux (root) and userland or my favourite, andronix (no root). They use proot to simulate the linux environment. As long as you have 200.000+ on antutu, it will be fine. Just make sure you have more than 4 gb of ram since remember that you will need to install the linux kernel, all the compiler and programs which will run on top of your android.
@@ragilmalik I think they mean without having to go through all those steps, which is why I gave the answer I did, but ultimately if you want to run Linux apps you should be running a good distro like Manjaro Mate, or Mint DE if you can find a workflow with Cinnamon DE,of which I personally can't since I've been a MATE DE user since the mid 00's, Budgie is my next favorite DE next to Chromium's Aura Shell
@@ragilmalik Linux Deploy and similar apps dont install the Linux kernel as its already installed. They just use it and install the rest of the operating system that can then run off the same kernel as Android, sharing all resources (except graphics).
Cool video. I've heard of running Android X86 in virtual machines, but never as the actual OS.
Eta prime fan here !
Best parts were your reflections on the shiny part of the screen bezel :D
Company: adds the word gaming in the name
Prices: +20€
+2000€
for next video please try Zorin OS! I think it's worth a mention :)
ETAPrime is an amazing guy with amazing Emulation content
how do u know
BonesHazard for real his channel is awesome
@@nikkeipvck8529 go watch his channel, he's extremely informative with installations and experiments with loads of old/potato hardware
@@nikkeipvck8529 derp
The only youtube channel that really do what its name (channel) says 👌🏻
android 10 is gonna be a better OS than the current 8 or 9 since it has like dex features, but please use linux instead of android.
its already out and android 11's beta is out rn
May sound redundant, but guys can we appreciate both ETAprime and RandomGamingHD for making our lives easier.
5:20 you can see he's face on the left-upper border of the screen : )))
Wow I've always wondered what he looks like
Harmon Dushane
8:01 then is better if you really want to know. He shows his face pretty often.
from a X86 user.
You can pretty much use it as a daily driver for college and home use as you can get office or google's own suite for free, and there are many games
If you want a light fast one which works well (atleast on my Acer Aspire 5745) Bliss OS is a great choice.
I'm going to try get this to run on my '99 Pentium 3 laptop :D
Doesent even work on a core 2 duo
Unsupported: Instruction set insufficiency
Android 2.0 should run.
Try Xubuntu or Lubuntu. Non-PAE versions like 12.04 or lower I think
I running fine the default Android X86 on my single core Intel Celeron.
@@xvxv6975 it does, but you have to use 32 bit
Dam thanks bro, it was really helpful I knew rufus and how to ok create a botable disk but I didn't know you could install android on a computer
When she asks RGinHD to be gentle 2:55
WoW you're getting beardy! When the crisis is over you'll be the amazingly bearded gamer in HD.
ABGiHD... We have to work on that.
ruclips.net/video/Sb6AqhT9quA/видео.html go to 1:19 or just watch the entire series. It's awesome
I wonder how well Android would run on a Pentium 4.
Literally thought about this yesterday. Thanks
and didnt work, after it boots to android i get some weird video glitch, a black screen with white stripes all over the upper middle portion of the screen. Havent found anything on the web regarding this issue, anyone having this too?
android is anything but a light operating system
It's a hell of a lot lighter than windows though
Android is one of the lightest OS's available, the skins made by smartphone brands are what makes it heavy... Android x86 is based on purely stock Android (AOSP), you just don't get anything lighter than that, trust me.
Hugo Silva iOS
@@diegoforlan2324 iOS is not light, it's an OS specifically optimized for one small family of devices, which makes it efficient. It's different.
Your 'remove the usb gently' joke got me to laugh, thanks!
what's the difference between gently and regularly removing usb?
eucalyptus oil
Lol your mirrored face looks so wide and funny :D
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People could be watching it at a fast playback speed.
Productive content 👌
this or Manjaro arch :)
Btw I use Arch.
The KDE version of manjaro is remarkable these days
ETA prime, man I love his vids :)
GENTLY remove it.....LOL
I have a problem when I try to enable native bridge it's started download native libraries 9_x but stopped after some second and it's keep doing that, basically I'm unable to enable native bridge option when I check file manager/download it's also says unsuccessful to download "Native libraries 9_x" I've tried many things but nothing works please help.
RandomGaminginHD and ETAPrime collab soon?
That would be awesome!
Ha! ... what a coincidence. I have a very old eMachines laptop that is all but useless online these days. It has an IDE HDD, ... yeah. I saw that ETAprime video and tried it in live mode and it helped the old beast out quite a bit. I was surprised how much it helped, actually. It has an Athlon 3400+ and a K8 chipset, if that helps people get an idea of possibly what can be expected ... anyway ... Cheers from Alaska 🍺 🍻
I liked your describing style and voice. And like is for that
For anyone wondering dolphin does support x86 platform on Android so if you have an old pc or laptop that can't handle dolphin on windows you should try android version of it under android x86
Now I’m thinking this could be a way to make my dads ancient laptop useful again thanks a lot.
Thanks on this video, be blessed mate. Cheers!
Lubuntu, a variant (formerly called flavour) of Ubuntu, is really lightweight. I would recommend trying that on your system (you can try it without installing)
Did you try air-blowing everything and repasting Thermal Compound on CPU and GPU?
Else use a Bluetooth Controller for Android. Or an "emulation" OS. Frontend ones optional.
I say shave it off. Experiment while you're young and still have options (said by someone who was going grey at 16, thinning at 18 and bald by 23). The facial hair is coming on nicely, mate, keep that up. Love the videos, by the way, really appreciate the polished but non-corporate 'whatever I fancy doing' nature of them, a definite breath of fresh air and very unique.
Your face reflection on the top plastic was hilarious
I dual boot Windows and Linux on my older PC. I never even thought of trying to put Android on it. If anyone has an old laptop with a regular hard drive, replace the hard drive with an SSD, I promise you it will make a huge difference, no matter your specs. Plus replacing the hard drive is often super easy on older laptops, not like today.
I like that his old gaming laptop is more recent than my current gaming laptop (daily driver)