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The document provides instructions for installing Android-x86 on a virtual machine using the virt-install command. It includes steps for setting up the VM, selecting the installation options, and partitioning the disk. Additionally, it suggests upgrading the osinfo-db for better OS profile recognition and offers to enable GPU acceleration for improved performance.

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Coding 5

The document provides instructions for installing Android-x86 on a virtual machine using the virt-install command. It includes steps for setting up the VM, selecting the installation options, and partitioning the disk. Additionally, it suggests upgrading the osinfo-db for better OS profile recognition and offers to enable GPU acceleration for improved performance.

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mkdir -p ~/VMs

virt-install \

--name android-x86 \

--memory 3072 \

--vcpus 2 \

--cpu host \

--cdrom "$HOME/Downloads/android-x86_64-9.0-r2.iso" \

--disk path="$HOME/VMs/android-x86.qcow2",size=30,format=qcow2,bus=virtio \

--graphics spice \

--video virtio \

--network network=default,model=virtio \

--sound ich9 \

--os-variant generic \

--boot uefi,loader=/usr/share/OVMF/OVMF_CODE_4M.fd,nvram="$HOME/VMs/android-
x86_VARS.fd",bootmenu.enable=on

Option 2 – Upgrade your osinfo-db

That way your system will know about android9 and other newer OS profiles:

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sudo apt update

sudo apt install osinfo-db

(After upgrade, you can check with osinfo-query os.)

Since you already have the ISO, the fastest path is just to use --os-variant generic and run the
VM.

Do you want me to also tweak it so you get GPU acceleration inside Android for smoother
graphics? That will make a big difference in performance.
You said:

walk through the installation screen

ChatGPT said:

Alright — once you run the virt-install command successfully, you’ll be dropped into Android-
x86’s installation/boot screen inside your VM viewer (virt-manager or virt-viewer).

Here’s what you’ll see and do step-by-step:

1. Boot Menu

The first screen will have several options, something like:

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Android-x86 9.0-r2 Installation

- Live CD – Run Android-x86 without installation

- Installation – Install Android-x86 to harddisk

- Debug mode

- Advanced options

- Auto Installation

Use the arrow keys to highlight "Installation – Install Android-x86 to harddisk" and press
Enter.

2. Partition Selection (cfdisk)

You’ll be dropped into a text-based partition tool (likely cfdisk or parted).

If it asks about partition table type, choose "dos" (MBR) — Android-x86 works fine with this.

Create a new partition:

Use arrow keys → [New] → choose Primary → size = use all available space → press Enter.
Highlight [Bootable] to mark it as bootable.

Select [Write] → type yes → Enter.

Select [Quit] to exit partition tool.

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