In today’s advanced world filled with technology at every turn, your smartphones, watches, tablets, TVs, and many other gadgets that run on the Android operating system form a computing ecosystem. The domination of Android in the global smart tech scene has aided the development of amazing apps which for some may not be found on iOS. Although mobile phones nowadays come with bigger displays, with very thin bezels to accommodate sharper displays and also make them comfortable to use, there are some occasions when you may want to view your apps especially games on a larger display screen such as your Windows PC. In this article, we will be showing you modern methods you can run Android apps on your Windows computer, which also depends on the type of mobile device you have and also the version of Windows on your computer. Below are the two methods you can use to run Android apps on Windows PC. You can also visit sanyodigital.com for a more detailed step-by-step guide on how to install and run these apps on Windows PC.

Method 1: Microsoft Phone Link App on Windows

This method allows you to use apps already installed on your mobile devices. The Microsoft Phone Link App works both for Android and iOS, with many amazing features to help you navigate your Android apps on your Windows PC for more comfort. It was first launched in 2018, to enable Android devices to connect to Windows PCs via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. With the phone link app, you can view all your messages, calls, photos, device settings, check notifications, or even applications and so much more on your mobile phone directly on Windows. Setting up the phone link app is pretty easy; all you have to do is install the app on your Android device and Windows PC.  To connect both devices, link them by scanning the QR code on your Windows PC when you open the app. It is important to note that only Samsung users will enjoy all its features, while other Android devices get just the basic features.  Although this method may work well for viewing photos, sending messages, checking notifications, and so on, it is not the best option for gaming as you will experience lagging and blurry outputs.

How to Set up Phone Link

• After installing the Microsoft Phone Link App on your computer and mobile device, click Start on your desktop and launch the Phone Link App.
• Select Android or iPhone, depending on the device you are using.
• On your mobile device, click the Link to Windows app and link your Android device and PC.
• On your Windows PC, click the checkbox “I have the Link to Windows app ready” and scan the QR code to pair.
• Click continue to scan the QR code on your PC from your mobile device.
• Click continue on your mobile device and grant all required permissions to proceed.
• Once done, the Phone Link app is ready, click continue to start enjoying its features.

Method 2: Using Emulators (BlueStacks)

BlueStacks has become a household name when it comes to Windows emulators that run Android applications effortlessly. It is one of the best emulators out there and an amazing solution for utilizing top Android apps that are not available for Windows and playing games that also do not have PC versions. BlueStacks 5 requires up to 5GB of storage space on your computer and allows you to download apps and games, while BlueStack X is cloud-based and only allows you to play games without the need to download them on your computer. This emulator comes packed with built-in keyboard and mouse mappings, this will allow you to customize your touch controls for games, change resolution, FPS, and DPI, and also adjust the amount of RAM or CPU allotted for the emulator for balance in graphics and speed.

Conclusion

If you are a developer or just an Android enthusiast who loves to make use of your Android apps on your Windows PC, then you can either use the Microsoft Phone Link App or an Android emulator. For developers who are planning to launch an app, you can use either of the two methods of running Android apps on your computer. The Android emulator is regarded as one of the best ways for developers to test and configure their newly developed apps. But if you are interested in making use of more Android apps with a great UI/UX, then Microsoft Phone Link feature has the latest features, and it is very easy to use on your PC. Although it is a better option for Samsung devices, it is also a good option for those with other Android devices. 

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