Android is one of the best operating systems in terms of app variety, but these applications cannot be used directly on Windows PCs. There are several methods that can help run Android applications on Windows, as mentioned by Digital Trends:
**Bluestacks**
Bluestacks App Player is one of the most popular and powerful Android emulators, allowing you to run both 32-bit and 64-bit Android 7.1.2 games and applications on a Windows desktop. The application is free to use, and you can easily switch simulation settings and run applications using its specially designed interface. If you have a Twitch account or a similar account, along with a computer with more than 8 GB of RAM, you can even stream Android apps and games using the streaming mode. Bluestacks also offers an optional subscription ($4 per month and $40 per year), which provides premium support, disables ads, includes backgrounds, and more.
**How to run Bluestacks on your computer:**
1. Download the installer from the official Bluestacks website.
2. Run the installation application and choose a storage location for the application and data files.
3. Once the program is installed, launch it and enter your Google or Samsung account credentials, as you will need this information to log into the Google Play Store or Galaxy Store and access the Android app library.
**Genymotion**
While Bluestacks focuses on applications and games, Genymotion offers a complete Android experience, providing several paid simulation modes, including running Android emulation from the cloud, along with a free version for personal use.
**How to run Genymotion on your computer:**
1. Download VirtualBox for Windows.
2. Download Genymotion for personal use.
3. Open Genymotion and select "Create an account." After setting up your account, activate it and log in using your credentials.
4. Click the plus icon button and select the device you want to emulate. You can also emulate a custom device.
