Android OS for Desktop Computer

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I'm wanting to have the Android OS on my Desktop computer. For a media center, as the android market has HBO, Netflix, Showtime, ect. I have a Dell Vostro 410 Desktop Computer. How do I get started, I'm using a Ethernet in order to get internet. Cause the main purpose is for media.

It's possible, take a look at android-x86.org

But you will run into problems with those types of apps complaining about your device being rooted or otherwise unsupported. Also, since your device is not supported by Google, Google Play Store won't work.

Really you would be better sticking to a more supported Desktop OS.

Originally Posted by phirenz

It's possible, take a look at android-x86.org

But you will run into problems with those types of apps complaining about your device being rooted or otherwise unsupported. Also, since your device is not supported by Google, Google Play Store won't work.

Really you would be better sticking to a more supported Desktop OS.

I agree that it seems an unusual choice but you can get round the market restrictions using the patched version of play store app which is available in one of the forums here at xda I think.

Dave

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Originally Posted by mistermentality

I agree that it seems an unusual choice but you can get round the market restrictions using the patched version of play store app which is available in one of the forums here at xda I think.

Dave

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The main reason why I want my desktop computer to run on Android, is to make a Entertainment computer. A computer that connects to my TV and can watch HBO GO, Netflix, Showtime, Youtube, Ect.

There is android for computer try the liveCd Google it and burn it on a CD using roxio or Nero and you can boot android anytime you like

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from my understanding the Android SDK has a built in emulation for android, so i guess you could try it. Dont think you can Root the thing tho.

Originally Posted by Sieze

from my understanding the Android SDK has a built in emulation for android, so i guess you could try it. Dont think you can Root the thing tho.

It has an option to make the system file read and write. So Root is usable, but I want to make a recovery on the computer, like I want to go into clockworkmod onto the computer.

Originally Posted by Eller200

The main reason why I want my desktop computer to run on Android, is to make a Entertainment computer. A computer that connects to my TV and can watch HBO GO, Netflix, Showtime, Youtube, Ect.

Would it not be easier to use windows and the variety of free software for it to do so? You can hook pc up to tv and get a remote control so you could control pc with it, there are programs out there designed for such purposes, I used one years ago when I built a mame arcade cabinet that could also record tv and stream videos etc.

Get the x86 android release and if it does not work maybe try using windows as its unlikely android will be smooth enough on your pc because it won't have optimised drivers for your hardware.

Dave

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Well I try using Boxeee But They don't have Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Ect.

Originally Posted by Eller200

Well I try using Boxeee But They don't have Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Ect.

I agree to others stating to use an actual computer OS. Have you looked into the wonderous works of Linux? There are endless builds out there. Plus with IE9 i know you can make custom shortcuts, like desktop icons, that when you launch them it will take you directly to netflix and log you in.