Google Released Their NEW Android Emulator ✔

Summary

Google has released its official Android emulator for Windows, offering a superior alternative to BlueStacks. Running stock Android 14, it provides better optimization and lower system resource usage, making it ideal for both developers and casual users. The emulator supports custom APK installations and offers a built-in Play Store for compatible apps. However, installing non-game apps requires a side loader like AOW tools. The video demonstrates the emulator's performance with games like Asphalt Unite, showing impressively low CPU and RAM usage.

Takeaways

• 📱 Google has released an official Android emulator for Windows, optimized for better performance than BlueStacks.
• 🚫 BlueStacks has been known to consume excessive RAM, leading to lags, prompting users to consider alternatives.
• 🆕 The new emulator runs on stock Android 14, offering an upgrade from the Android 11 provided by BlueStacks.
• 🎮 Initially intended for developers, Google's emulator is accessible to everyone and is better suited for more than just gaming.
• 🛠️ Users can install custom APK files and adjust settings like refresh rate and aspect ratio for a personalized experience.
• 💾 The setup for the emulator is lightweight, only a few MBs, and the installation process is quick and straightforward.
• 🔍 The emulator's interface is initially sparse but includes essential apps like Settings, Play Store, and Play Games.
• 🔑 The emulator lacks a traditional navigation bar, requiring users to remember key combinations for navigation.
• 📲 It includes a built-in Play Store with fully compatible apps, reducing the likelihood of encountering errors.
• 📥 To install custom apps, users need to use a side loader tool like 'A tools' available in the Microsoft Store.
• 🎮 The emulator is capable of running games smoothly with low CPU and memory consumption, as demonstrated with Asphalt Unite.

Q & A

Why should users stop using BlueStacks according to the video?

The video suggests that users should stop using BlueStacks because Google has released its official Android emulator for Windows, which is optimized better and runs stock Android 14.

What is the main issue with BlueStacks as mentioned in the video?

BlueStacks has been criticized for consuming a lot of RAM and causing annoying lags, which can affect the user experience.

What is the primary purpose of Google Play Games for PC?

Google Play Games for PC is designed to allow users to play Android games on Windows without the need for an emulator, but it is limited to games only and does not support other apps.

What additional features does Google's new emulator offer over BlueStacks?

Google's new emulator allows users to install custom APK files, tweak settings such as refresh rate and aspect ratio, and it runs Android 14 compared to BlueStacks' Android 11.

How can users obtain Google's new emulator for Windows?

Users can download the stable edition of Google's new emulator from the provided link in the video or choose the beta version from the 'other downloads' option.

What are the key combinations needed for navigation in Google's new emulator?

In Google's new emulator, 'Control + B' is used to go back and 'R' is used to go home, as it does not have the traditional navigation bar.

How can users install custom apps on Google's new emulator?

Users can install custom apps on Google's new emulator by using a side loader tool called 'AOW tools' available in the Microsoft Store.

What is the process to configure the side loader tool 'AOW tools' for installing apps?

To configure 'AOW tools', users need to copy a provided code from the Help menu, open command prompt as administrator, paste the code, and then select an online device within the side loader tool to proceed with APK installation.

Why might online games not work through the side loader method according to the video?

The video suggests that online games might not work through the side loader method because they require installation through the Play Store to link them to a Google account.

What performance metrics were observed when testing 'Asphalt Unite' on the emulator?

When testing 'Asphalt Unite', the emulator was found to use only 4 to 6% of CPU and around 1 GB of RAM, indicating impressively low resource consumption for its capabilities.

What customization options are available in Google's new emulator?

Google's new emulator offers customization options such as boosting frame rate up to 144 HZ, switching graphics output to the internal GPU, and adjusting aspect ratios and mouse input modes in the developer options.

Outlines

00:00

📱 Switch to Google's Official Android Emulator for Windows

This paragraph introduces the need to transition from BlueStacks to Google's newly released official Android emulator for Windows, which runs on stock Android 14. The script highlights BlueStacks' issues with RAM consumption and lag, and positions Google's emulator as a superior alternative. It emphasizes the emulator's optimization, the trust in the Google brand, and its potential to replace BlueStacks. The video promises to explore the emulator's features, such as the ability to install custom APK files and tweak settings, and provides a link for downloading the stable or beta versions. The interface is described as initially empty but with essential apps accessible through a swipe-up gesture, and the Android version is confirmed to be 14, compared to BlueStacks' 11.

05:02

🛠️ Customizing and Installing Apps on Google's Android Emulator

The second paragraph delves into the process of customizing and installing apps on Google's Android emulator. It mentions the lack of a navigation bar and the necessity to remember key combinations for navigation. The built-in Play Store is noted for offering fully compatible apps, reducing the likelihood of errors. However, installing custom apps requires the use of a side loader, specifically 'a tools', which is free despite appearing as a trial version. The paragraph guides viewers on how to configure settings for device recognition in the side loader, using a command prompt. It also touches on the process of installing APK files via the side loader and notes the limitations regarding apps that require a Google account. The paragraph concludes with a brief mention of testing game performance, noting low CPU and RAM usage, and the inability to play 'Free Fire' possibly due to the method of installation. It also mentions the limited settings available for customization and offers assistance for any issues viewers might encounter.

Keywords

💡BlueStacks

BlueStacks is an American technology company that produces a software platform for running Android applications on Intel x86 processors. In the context of the video, BlueStacks is mentioned as an Android emulator that has been traditionally used to run Android apps on Windows but is criticized for its high RAM usage and performance issues, which can cause lags and affect user experience.

💡Android Emulator

An Android emulator is a software that allows users to run Android applications on non-Android devices, typically on Windows or macOS. The video highlights Google's release of their first official Android emulator for Windows, which is optimized for performance and runs on stock Android 14, indicating a significant upgrade from the Android 11 provided by BlueStacks.

💡RAM

RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a type of computer memory that can be read from and written to in any order, typically used to store working data and machine code. The script mentions that BlueStacks 'eats your RAM like there's no tomorrow,' which implies that it consumes a lot of memory, leading to performance issues like lags.

💡Google Play Games for PC

Google Play Games for PC is a service that allows users to play Android games on their Windows computers without the need for an emulator. The script mentions this service but points out its limitation as it is only meant for games and does not include other apps, unlike the new emulator which can run a wider range of Android applications.

💡Developers

In the context of the video, developers refer to the primary target audience for the new Google emulator, as it is designed to facilitate the testing and development of Android applications. However, the script also notes that the emulator is available for everyone to use, not just developers.

💡Custom APK Files

APK stands for Android Package Kit, which is the file format that Android uses to distribute and install apps. The script mentions that the new emulator allows users to install custom APK files, providing more flexibility and control over the applications that can be run on the emulator.

💡Refresh Rate

The refresh rate of a display refers to the number of times the image is refreshed per second. In the video, the emulator's ability to tweak settings like refresh rate is highlighted, allowing users to optimize the display performance for a smoother visual experience.

💡Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between the width and height of an image or screen, commonly expressed by two numbers separated by a colon. The script mentions that users can adjust the aspect ratio in the emulator, which is important for maintaining the correct display proportions of apps and games.

💡Side Loader

A side loader is a third-party tool or method used to install apps on devices outside of the official app store. The video describes using a side loader called 'AOW tools' to install custom apps on the emulator, which is necessary since the built-in Play Store only includes games.

💡CPU and Memory Consumption

CPU and memory consumption refer to the amount of central processing unit and memory resources used by an application or process. The video tests the emulator's performance by measuring the CPU and RAM usage while running a game, demonstrating the emulator's efficiency with low consumption percentages.

💡Google Account

A Google account is used to access Google services and products, including the Play Store. The script suggests that some apps, particularly online games, might require installation through the Play Store to link them to a Google account, which is a limitation when using the side loader to install apps.

Highlights

Google has released its first official Android emulator for Windows.

The new emulator runs stock Android 14.

Blue Stacks has been known to consume excessive RAM, leading to lags.

Google's emulator is optimized for better performance compared to Blue Stacks.

Google Play Games for PC is a Play Store made for Windows, but limited to games.

The new emulator is primarily for developers but is available for everyone to use.

The emulator allows installation of custom APK files and tweaking of settings.

The emulator setup is lightweight, only a couple of MBs.

Upon installation, the interface includes essential apps like Settings, Play Store, and Play Games.

The emulator runs Android 14, an upgrade from Blue Stacks' Android 11.

The emulator lacks a navigation bar, requiring users to remember key combinations for navigation.

It has a built-in Play Store with fully compatible apps, reducing the chance of errors.

Custom apps can be installed using a side loader called 'Atools' from the Microsoft Store.

Atools side loader is free and allows users to install any app via APK files.

The emulator's performance is tested with games like Asphalt Unite, showing smooth graphics and low CPU/RAM usage.

Some online games might not work through the side loader and require installation through the Play Store.

The emulator offers limited settings but includes options for graphics output and aspect ratios.

The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure and use the emulator.

The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, and comment for support and assistance.

Transcripts

hey everyone if you've been using blue

Stacks to run Android apps it's time to

stop now hang tight because Google has

just dropped their first official

Android emulator for Windows and guess

what it's running stock Android 14 when

it comes to emulators optimization is

everything unfortunately blue Stacks has

been struggling eating your RAM like

there's no tomorrow and leaving you with

Annoying lags that you might reconsider

your life choices but here's the best

part this new emulator is from the same

brand we trust in this video we're going

to dive into just how well Google's new

emulator is optimized and why it might

be the right time to make the switch so

without further Ado let's dive

[Music]

in before we continue I think everybody

knows about Google play games for PC

it's a Play Store made for Windows so

you can play Android games officially

without the need for an emulator but

there's a catch it's only meant for

games and you won't find any apps now we

have this Google play games emulator as

mentioned it's primarily meant for

developers but the good news is that

everyone can use it and trust me it's

way better than play games the addition

of word emulator comes at a price

because it can do a lot more than just

games you can install custom APK files

and tweak settings like refresh rate

aspect ratio and much more you can grab

grab the stable Edition right here or

you can click other downloads for its

beta version it's up to you the setup is

only a couple of mb's once downloaded

doubleclick and install the setup it's

pretty quick and

straightforward after installation

you'll see an interface that might look

pretty empty at first but if you swipe

up you'll find a few essential apps like

settings Play Store and play games

nothing too fancy now let me show you

what Android version it's running since

this is an official Google made emulator

you can see it's running Android 14 in

comparison blue Stacks only provides

Android 11 it's like upgrading from a

bicycle with training wheels to a shiny

sports car so you can imagine what to

expect from Google however there is

something to note this emulator doesn't

have the navigation bar you might be

used to instead you'll need to remember

a few key combinations control B to go

back andr H to go home this emulator has

a built-in Play Store which is pretty

cool here you'll find fully compatible

apps meaning there's a much lower chance

of running into blue screens the catch

is you'll only find games but guess what

you can install any app of your choice

the only way to install custom apps is

by using a side loader if you open your

Microsoft Store you'll find many wsa

side loaders however you specifically

need one called a

tools it might say trial version but

don't worry it's free as clearly stated

in the description just just click free

trial and you're good to go once AOW

tools is installed and opened you'll see

an interface like this but before we

start installing anything there's a

setting we need to configure if you go

to the device section you may not see

any listed devices I have changed the

settings already but you'll need to fix

it go to The Help menu and copy the

provided

code next search for command prompt on

your windows then rightclick and run it

as administrator

once opened paste the code you copied

earlier and it should say okay now

you're all set if you go back to the

side loader you need to look for a

device that says online once the device

is selected you'll see all the info of

your emulator at this point all you need

is an APK file I've downloaded a couple

to show you just drag and drop the APK

into the side loader and it will

automatically start the installation

once it's done open the emulator and

you'll see the app is already installed

and is ready to use you need to keep in

mind that the side loader isn't for

everyone however for now it's the only

tool you can use to install apps

otherwise you need to rely on the games

available in the Play Store now we will

test the games and see how much juice we

can get first up we're testing asphalt

Unite

the gameplay looks fantastic we've

smooth graphics and overall it's running

really well now let's take a look at how

it's handling CPU and memory consumption

I know asphalt unite isn't the heaviest

and most demanding but you can see it's

only using 4 to 6% of CPU and around 1

GB of RAM that's impressively low for an

emulator with such capabilities guys

unfortunately we can't play free fire I

don't know why am I getting this error

however I think that online games might

not work through the Sid loader method

they need you to install games through

their Play Store so they can link them

to your Google account that's the reason

I guess otherwise you are free to

install any app except the ones which

need your Google account there aren't a

ton of settings in this emulator but if

you click on the hidden icons in the

system tray and right click on the

emulator you'll find some graphics

settings here you can boost your frame

rate up to 144 HZ and switch your

graphics output to your internal GPU in

the develop options you'll find settings

for different aspect ratios and mouse

input modes and that's pretty much it

for customization if you run into any

issues or need help with something feel

free to leave a comment I'm here to help

also thanks for sticking around until

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