The media manager directly imports and exports files from and to your hard drive © BlueStack SystemsĪt the bottom of the software window, several buttons provide advanced functionality. You can then select files directly from your computer for use in Android applications. This media manager opens immediately when an application searches for content (images to share or videos to edit, for example). It is suitable for software to easily import and export documents between computer file system and Android session.Īccess to the media manager from the reception © BlueStack Systems
A practical media managerĪ handy tool built into the Android version of BlueStacks by default is the Media Manager. To uninstall applications, there are also the same possibilities as on any Android device: through the Google Play Store, through the application settings and by long-clicking on a shortcut from the home screen. The installation of applications is done directly from the Google Play Store © BlueStack Systems You will be able to directly run APKs stored on your computer, without having to manually copy them into your Android session of BlueStacks.
It is also possible to install APK files from the home page through the menu represented by the three vertical dots, next to "Installed applications". All Android users will be immediately comfortable installing applications since it suffices to go through the Google Play Store, as on a smartphone or tablet. The software settings offer many practical options © BlueStack SystemsīlueStacks is very easy to use. It allows you to define the resolution, the device profile, the graphics mode, the RAM and the number of CPU cores allocated, the display of notifications and the parameters specific to the game mode. The home screen displays a shortcut to the Google Play Store, installed apps, some game recommendations, and a toolbar offering access to settings, camera, browser and media managers, and of instances.Įmulator home page, once Android and three games are installed © BlueStack Systemsīy selecting the gear-shaped “Settings” icon at the top right of the window, a comprehensive and modern settings menu is deployed. Login to Google account when Android initializes © BlueStack SystemsīlueStacks emulates version 7 of Android: Nougat. It may be necessary to validate the connection to your Google Account from a new device via a notification on your mobile device or a message in your Gmail inbox. You will then be able to access your Google Play account and thus download and install your previously purchased applications on your smartphone or tablet. Once the installation of BlueStacks and Android is complete, the next step is to log into your Google account, just like from any new device running the mobile OS.
In the menu that appears, find the option "Intel Virtualization Technology" and verify that it is activated or "Enabled", in English. In general, you can access the BIOS by pressing one of the Esc, Del, F1, F2, F10 or F12 keys as soon as your computer screen turns on. "Intel Virtualization Technology" option in the BIOS of an ASUS branded laptop computer © ASUS Aptio Setup Utility The procedure varies depending on your configuration and the brand of PC. To do this, you must go to your BIOS, when you start your computer. However, like most newer Android emulators, BlueStacks requires the activation of virtualization technology to avoid stability issues. The BlueStacks installer is particularly automated and does not require any specific knowledge. Installing and configuring Android on BlueStacks
In this article, we are going to go over the main functions of BlueStacks and show what are the advantages of this Android emulator for playing on PC. By subscribing to a paid version, the user can remove the ads, benefit from advanced customization options and have priority technical assistance. The BlueStacks emulator can be used for free, with the presence of advertisements.
The minimum requirements to use it are a computer running Windows 8 or later, with virtualization options enabled. It comes in 32-bit and 64-bit variants, the latter improving performance and RAM management. It comes in the form of software that simulates version 7.1.2 of the mobile OS. Thanks to BlueStacks, you can use the screen, keyboard and mouse, as well as the power of your computer to run Android games and gain ergonomics and precision against your opponents.īlueStacks is an Android emulator for computers.