3 Ways to Run Android on Mac OS X

Detailed Guide <strong>to</strong> <strong>Run</strong>
<strong>Android</strong> on Mac OS X
https://www.coolmuster.com/android/run-android-on-mac.html

The distance between the desk<strong>to</strong>p and the phone has become smaller and smaller.
But this means that although we can get more and more desk<strong>to</strong>p class
applications on mobile phones, it is still very difficult <strong>to</strong> obtain mobile
applications on our desk<strong>to</strong>ps, unless you use a Chromebook. But if you are using
a Mac and want <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> run <strong>Android</strong> applications on macOS. Then you need
some third-party software and take a moment <strong>to</strong> set it up.
This article will introduce you 3 different ways <strong>to</strong> run <strong>Android</strong> on Mac.
Part 1: How <strong>to</strong> <strong>Run</strong> <strong>Android</strong> on Mac with <strong>Android</strong> Assistant for Mac
Part 2: How <strong>to</strong> Install <strong>Android</strong> on Mac
Part 3: How <strong>to</strong> <strong>Run</strong> <strong>Android</strong> Games on Mac with Chrome

Part 1: How <strong>to</strong> <strong>Run</strong> <strong>Android</strong> on Mac with <strong>Android</strong> Assistant for Mac
When you want <strong>to</strong> view and use your <strong>Android</strong> files on your Mac, you can
always take Coolmuster <strong>Android</strong> Assistant for Mac in<strong>to</strong> your consideration.
With this Mac <strong>to</strong>ol, you can transfer files between <strong>Android</strong> phones and Mac
with a blink of eye. You can use it <strong>to</strong> transfer contacts, SMS, pho<strong>to</strong>s, videos,
music, apps, etc. from <strong>Android</strong> <strong>to</strong> Mac in just 1 click, and res<strong>to</strong>re these files
from Mac <strong>to</strong> your <strong>Android</strong> phone effortlessly. (For Windows PC users, you
can use Coolmuster <strong>Android</strong> Assistant.)

Other Features of <strong>Android</strong> Assistant for Mac You Can Enjoy:
1. One click <strong>to</strong> transfer data from <strong>Android</strong> phone <strong>to</strong> Mac and res<strong>to</strong>re data from
Mac <strong>to</strong> <strong>Android</strong>.
2. It supports all <strong>Android</strong> devices like Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, Huawei, ZTE,
etc.
3. Edit and delete contacts, SMS, pho<strong>to</strong>s, videos on Mac.
4. Send and receive text messages from Mac directly.
5. Manage <strong>Android</strong> data on Mac without any data quality loss.
6. User-friendly interface.

How <strong>to</strong> Use <strong>Android</strong> Data on Mac by Using <strong>Android</strong> Assistant for Mac:
<strong>Android</strong> Assistant for Mac offer the direct and simple 1-click Backup &
Res<strong>to</strong>re ability <strong>to</strong> help you transfer all your data from <strong>Android</strong> <strong>to</strong> Mac
for backup, and also enables you <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re these backup files <strong>to</strong> any
<strong>Android</strong> devices with 1 click. Follow the steps in the below <strong>to</strong> see how
<strong>to</strong> use <strong>Android</strong> contacts, SMS, pho<strong>to</strong>s, videos, music, apps, etc. on Mac:

Step 1. Launch <strong>Android</strong> Assistant for Mac and connect your <strong>Android</strong> phone
<strong>to</strong> the Mac with a USB cable. Go <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p menu of the interface <strong>to</strong> click
the "Super Toolkit", then you'll see an interface like below:

Step 2. Choose the option of "Backup" and select the contents you want <strong>to</strong>
backup from the new pop-up dialog. Then, choose an output location on
your Mac <strong>to</strong> save these backups and click on "Back Up" but<strong>to</strong>n <strong>to</strong> save
them <strong>to</strong> the destination.

Part 2: How <strong>to</strong> Install <strong>Android</strong> on Mac
The <strong>Android</strong> operating system is currently one of the most popular operating
systems in the world. It looks counter <strong>to</strong> the other core operating system iOS, but
in fact, installing <strong>Android</strong> on a Macbook is possible and there are many ways <strong>to</strong>
do it. One way is <strong>to</strong> use virtualization software <strong>to</strong> install the system on your Mac.
The following are the specific steps.
Step 1. Virtualbox is a free virtualization software provided by Sun Microsystems
for Mac, Windows and Linux. You can use it <strong>to</strong> install any supported
operating system of your choice. For this <strong>to</strong>pic, we will tell you <strong>to</strong> use it <strong>to</strong> install
<strong>Android</strong> on your Mac. The first step is <strong>to</strong> download and install Virtualbox on
your Mac.
Step 2. Download a modified version of the <strong>Android</strong> operating system that can
run on intel's chip (x86).
Step 3. After installing Virtualbox, you can launch it on the Mac and click New,
fill in the details, name the new virtual machine, and click Next.

Step 4. The system prompts you <strong>to</strong> select a size for RAM and then creates a hard
drive for the virtual machine. The software uses the default settings that match the
system, so you only have <strong>to</strong> click Next <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> the next step.
Step 5. After the virtual machine is created, you should tap on the green Start but<strong>to</strong>n
on the Virtualbox interface <strong>to</strong> start the machine. It will now ask you <strong>to</strong> select and
confirm the location of the downloaded <strong>Android</strong> iso file, and your <strong>Android</strong>
installation will start.
Step 6. After the installation is complete, you can have a fully functional <strong>Android</strong>
operating system on your Mac, and you can start and s<strong>to</strong>p the <strong>Android</strong> system at will.

Part 3: How <strong>to</strong> <strong>Run</strong> <strong>Android</strong> Games on Mac with Chrome
Google's Google Chrome browser extensions allow people <strong>to</strong> run <strong>Android</strong>
applications on any operating system with a Chrome browser, including
Mac, Windows or Linux. Although there are currently some limitations
and not all applications can work this way, developers are constantly
researching and updating their applications <strong>to</strong> make it more suitable for
Chrome. Here are the steps <strong>to</strong> run an <strong>Android</strong> game on your Mac using
the Chrome browser.
Step 1. Download and install the ARC welder. This is a Chrome
application that lets you run <strong>Android</strong> applications in the Chrome browser.
Step 2. Download the APK for any APP you want <strong>to</strong> run.
Step 3. Start your ARC-Welder application now. If you are running it for
the first time, you need <strong>to</strong> select a working direc<strong>to</strong>ry or create a new
direc<strong>to</strong>ry directly.

Step 4. Click "Add your APK" <strong>to</strong> load the application. You will see more
options that you can skip directly.
Step 5. After clicking "Launch App", your app should be able <strong>to</strong> run
normally. However, there is no guarantee that all programs will work in
this way.