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I am using android-x86 with virtual box . It comes preinstalled with google play store and other services but i can use that iso file with VirtualBox as only as tablet and therefore cannot download some apps from the play store . I tried changing the resolution but that dont make the emulator screen look like an android smartphone machine. How can i use the android-x86 image file as a smartphone.

dongri
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Genymotion is based on VirtualBox and emulates phones as well as tablets.

Google Apps installation: https://inthecheesefactory.com/blog/how-to-install-google-services-on-genymotion/en

Also - the new Genymotion (2.x) devices are rooted out of the box.

Vaiden
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  • It does not have google play installed ,no root access and is also not secure as drag and drop is enabled – dongri Jul 03 '16 at 15:03
  • Updated my answer. Reagrding security - I don't understand the concept of a "secure" rooted device, and drag-and-drop is not a security issue IMHO, since it's just a mock download mechanism. – Vaiden Jul 03 '16 at 16:09
  • by "security" i am referring to the security of the host OS at which i am running virtual box .It is recommended to disable the folder sharing and drag and drop to safely use the guest OS in the box on host OS. – dongri Jul 03 '16 at 17:06
  • If you see drag-and-drop as a security issue, please do not run Genymotion as an admin: https://www.genymotion.com/faq/#drag-and-drop-impossible. This essentially disables drag and drop – Vaiden Jul 04 '16 at 09:48
  • I believe I have provided you with a good solution to your original post. – Vaiden Jul 04 '16 at 09:48
  • without drag and drop how can i install google play? – dongri Jul 04 '16 at 14:44
  • Come on. Use the internal browser to download the files directly from within the emulator. – Vaiden Jul 04 '16 at 16:27
  • genymotion is not free anymore :( – fsevenm Jan 20 '22 at 14:24