Tutorial List of ARM Android emulators for PC

[AndnixSH]

Are you looking for x86 emulators? Check this out: List of x86 Android Emulators for PC - Platinmods.com - Android & iOS MODs, Mobile Games & Apps

ARM only Android emulators does exist but they are only exclusive for computers with ARM processors. Unlike x86 emulators with ARM translation, ARM emulators works almost like real ARM devices, without x86 involved. You can even run IMGUI zygisk module and VM apps like VMOS, Virtual Master, VphoneGaga.

IMGUI Zygisk module running on rooted AVD on my Mac mini M1 (2020)

VPhoneGaGa modded apk running on LDCloud. Android 10, US server

Unfortnuately, ARM emulators does NOT work with x86 processors, x86 users would have to use x86 Android emulators with limited ARM support, or pay for ARM cloud emulator based like LDCloud and Redfinger

What computers have ARM processor?
They are still rare or uncommon unlike x86. The following models using ARM processor as an example:

- Mac Mini M1 (2020)
- Lenovo ThinkPad X13s
- Acer Spin 7
- Microsoft Surface Pro X
- Samsung Galaxy Book Go
- Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable
- Dell Inspiron 14 (2023, Qualcomm)

All Mac computers with M1 CPU or above are ARM-based, so you already know the latest Macs are ARM-based. They are expensive but Mac Mini M1 (2020) is the cheapest you can get

When buying an ARM-based computer, double check the specs to ensure the computer has an ARM processor or not

Fortunately, Nvidia and AMD are both reportedly planning to launch ARM-based CPUs for Windows-based PCs as soon as 2025. You will likely to see more ARM computers in the future

Windows Subsystem for Android
Android version: 13 (Tiramisu) (64-bit).
Rootable: Yes, if you use modified WSA builds
Official build (Amazon Appstore): https://apps.microsoft.com/store/de...h-amazon-appstore/9P3395VX91NR?hl=en-us&gl=us
Modded builds: GitHub - MustardChef/WSABuilds: Run Windows Subsystem For Android on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC using prebuilt binaries with Google Play Store (MindTheGapps) and/or Magisk or KernelSU (root solutions) built in. (Ensure to download ARM64 builds instead x64)
Requirements:
- OS: Windows™ 11: Build 22000.526 or higher (Windows™ 10: 22H2 10.0.19045.2311 or higher if using modded builds)
- CPU: Snapdragon 8c, or above
- RAM: 4GB or above
- Disk: SSD. Least 10GB free on the system drive (C:\)
- NTFS ONLY. WSA can only be installed on a NTFS partition, not on an exFAT partition
- Virtual Machine Platform Enabled
- Windows Hypervisor Platform Enabled
- The Computer must support virtualization and be enabled in BIOS/UEFI and Optional Features.

MuMuPlayer Pro (Paid) (Apple Silicon Mac):
Note: The app is in beta and requires subscription. 32-bit is not supported
Android version: 12
Rootable: Yes, enable in emulator settings
Official website: https://www.mumuplayer.com/mac/
Requirements: Mac computers with M1 chip and above. Not currently available on Intel-based Mac

Android Virtual Device (AVD) (Apple Silicon Mac):
Note: Android Studio/Command line tools or Visual Studio are required to setup AVD
Android version: 1.5 (Cupcake) (32-bit) ~ 14 (Upside Down Cake) (64-bit)
Rootable: Yes, use rootAVD
Android Studio/Command line tools: Download Android Studio & App Tools - Android Developers
Visual Studio: Visual Studio 2022 | Download for free
Requirements:
- OS: MacOS 10.14 (Mojave) (Linux and Windows version does not have native ARM support. If you try to install on them, you will get x86 version instead)
- CPU: Apple M1 chip or above
- RAM: 8 GB or more
- Disk: 8 GB of available storage space or more

Genymotion (Apple Silicon Mac)
Android version: 5.0 Lollipop ~ 12 Nougat
Rootable: Yes, pre-rooted
Download: Downloads Archive - Genymotion – Android Emulator for app testing
Requirements: ARM computers running macOS. Linux and Windows ARM are not natively supported. If you try to install on them, you will get x86 version instead

LDCloud (Cloud emulator) (Paid)
This is the only option for x86 who don't have an ARM computer. Check the website or the app for pricing

Android version: 7 (Nougat) ~ 10 (Quince Tart) (64-bit).
Rootable: No, but you can use any VM apps like VMOS, Virtual Master, VphoneGaga, etc. for root
Official website: LDCloud | Best Android Cloud Gaming Emulator - 24/7 Online Cross-platfrom Cloud Phone
Requirements:
- OS: Windows, Android, iOS, or Web browser
- Good Internet connection

Redfinger (Cloud emulator) (Paid)
This is the only option for x86 who don't have an ARM computer. Check the website or the app for pricing

Android version: 6.0 (Marshmallow) ~ 10 (Quince Tart) (64-bit).
Rootable: Yes, enable in Tools > Root
Official website: REDFINGER GLOBAL | Best Cloud Android Emulator, Cross-Platform Virtual Android Smartphone | Cloud Gaming App
Requirements:
- OS: Windows, Android, or Web browser
- Good Internet connection

 

[Eeeeep]

Sorry for being computer illiterate. But it says "error 0x8000ffff: catastrophic failure" when I try to extract WSA Modded by Github. I tried both 7zip and Winrar but same outcome.

 

[AndnixSH]

Sorry for being computer illiterate. But it says "error 0x8000ffff: catastrophic failure" when I try to extract WSA Modded by Github. I tried both 7zip and Winrar but same outcome.
View attachment 601106

Try disable antivirus, and make sure you downloaded correct build for your cpu architecture

 

[aaar1212]

when im trying install moduel on wsa after restart it is deleting or idk after restart no module

 

[AndnixSH]

when im trying install moduel on wsa after restart it is deleting or idk after restart no module

Please try this workaround

How to fix Magisk modules deleting itself from Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA)

This is a known bug: [BUG] After the installation of the magisk module is completed, the restart is lost · Issue #154 · MustardChef/WSABuilds So this is how to temporary fix it: Be careful when using file manager on the data partition. Any user mistakes can brick WSA entirely, so please make a...

platinmods.com

 

[Fury2op]

I cant install arm64 on windows 11 but you told to install arm64 to work magisk modules?

 

[AndnixSH]

Added MuMuPlayer Pro

 

[AndnixSH]

I cant install arm64 on windows 11 but you told to install arm64 to work magisk modules?

Does your computer have ARM processor?

 

[Bossmann123]

Is there any way to make those zygisk modules compatibe tho? No one is gonna go and buy another pc just to emulate and successfully use those modules, there definitely are free way or workarounds for 86x pcs, yall just gatekeeping stuff. And there definitely is a way to make those modules work on 86x pcs...

 

[AndnixSH]

Is there any way to make those zygisk modules compatibe tho?

No, it is by the design of Magisk. Suggest a feature by creating an issue if you want ARM translation support

Issues · topjohnwu/Magisk

The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Issues · HuskyDG/magisk-files

Contribute to HuskyDG/magisk-files development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Issues · Dr-TSNG/ZygiskNext

Standalone implementation of Zygisk. Contribute to Dr-TSNG/ZygiskNext development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

No one is gonna go and buy another pc just to emulate and successfully use those modules, there definitely are free way or workarounds for 86x pcs, yall just gatekeeping stuff. And there definitely is a way to make those modules work on 86x pcs...

Then please prove us and share the workaround. If no one shares or make a implementation to Magisk that fixes this issue, ARM computer/cloud emulator are still the only option! Do not tell us we are just gatekeeping stuff, just because we lack some info and knowledge, you are also considered "gatekeeping" if you can't prove us the workaround
. We will update this thread once we got a new info