Install BlueStacks to Run Android Apps on a PC

BlueStacks is one example of afree Android emulator.

As an emulator, this software mimics Android on your Windows 10 computer.

Use this method if there are Android games and other apps you want easy access to on Windows.

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You don’t need an Android phone to use an emulator.

Use the search bar at the top of the program to find an app to install.

SelectInstall on App Playerto get the app and start using it on your system.

Install, Open, and Sign in buttons highlighted in the AirDroid app.

Once it’s installed, you’re able to view your phone live on your setup screen.

If you enable remote control, it’s possible for you to even control your phone from Windows 10.

Install AirDroidon your phone.

Continue, Allow access toggle, and Allow button highlighted in the AirDroid app for Android.

initiate the app and tapSign in.

get in using one of the options, such as your Google account.

TapContinueon the permission request to access your phone’s files.

Screen Mirroring, Grant permission, and Still enable highlighted in the AirDroid app for Android.

Tap the toggle next toAllow access to manage all files.

TapAllowon the prompt for AirDroid to run in the background.

SelectOKon the Security & Remote Features screen to continue setup.

Continue, AirDroid, and the toggle highlighted in AirDroid for Android.

Go toScreen Mirroring>Grant permission>Still enableto turn on screen mirroring functionality.

This is necessary if you want to see your Android apps and screen from your rig.

SelectContinueon the prompt to allow display over other apps.

Remote Control, Enable remote control, and Still enable highlighted in AirDroid for Android.

TapAirDroidfrom your list of apps.

Tap the toggle next toAllow display over other apps.

Return to AirDroid and go toRemote Control>Enable remote control>Still enable.

Download and install, Download, and Install buttons highlighted in AirDroid and Play Store.

To do this, follow the on-screen prompts to selectDownload and install>Download>Install.

Return to AirDroid and tapGrant permissions>OK.

Tap the toggle next toUse AirDroid Control Add-on, then tapAllowon the prompt.

Grant permissions, Use AirDroid, and Allow buttons highlighted in AirDroid and Settings for Android.

TapDoneon the screen that says remote control is enabled.

Tap theTransfertab at the bottom of AirDroid, followed byAirDroid Web.

On your rig, enter theIP addressand port number shown in the AirDroid app.

Done, Transfer, AirDroid Web, and Option 2 paragraph highlighted in AirDroid.

Select your Android gadget from theChoose a deviceprompt.

SelectMirroringfrom the AirDroid desktop on your machine.

You’ll see your whole Android screen on your Windows computer.

Sign in with options highlighted at the bottom of AirDroid on Windows.

you might launch apps from either unit to see them displayed on your Windows 10 PC.

FAQ

Connect your phone and PCwith a USB cable and selectTransfer fileson your Android.

On your PC, selectOpen gear to view files>This PC.

Google Pixel 7a highlighted in AirDroid on Windows

Alternatively, connect wirelessly viaBluetooth.

Android Studio from Google also has a built-in emulator.

No, but you canuse Microsoft Launcher to access Windows apps from your Androidphone or tablet.

Mirroring highlighted on the AirDroid desktop on Windows.

Microsoft Launcher customizes your phone’s look with Windows 10-style wallpapers, themes, and icons.

Yes,Windows 11 supports Android apps.

it’s possible for you to purchase Android apps for Windows 11 through the Microsoft Store.

A Pixel 7 phone mirrored to a Windows computer

You do not need an emulator to run them.