Hi guys,
I've just made the switch from iPhone to the Galaxy SIII and am loving the ride so far. I'm a big fan of the old school type games and have been reading up on how to play them on my new phone. Dosbox Turbo is the way forward I believe! So, I've downloaded the program as well as the manager. But I have one problem. How do I get games from my Mac (or PC) to work on Dosbox. As in, do I just hook up my phone and move the games into a created folder on it? Is it that simple? Also, what files does dosbox need to read? The ISO? As you can see I'm a complete noob in regards to anything Android currently and any information or a tutorial would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers!
totallyfukt said:
Hi guys,
I've just made the switch from iPhone to the Galaxy SIII and am loving the ride so far. I'm a big fan of the old school type games and have been reading up on how to play them on my new phone. Dosbox Turbo is the way forward I believe! So, I've downloaded the program as well as the manager. But I have one problem. How do I get games from my Mac (or PC) to work on Dosbox. As in, do I just hook up my phone and move the games into a created folder on it? Is it that simple? Also, what files does dosbox need to read? The ISO? As you can see I'm a complete noob in regards to anything Android currently and any information or a tutorial would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers!
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DosBox Turbo Getting Started FAQ
If you've never used DosBox before, you should also read the DosBox Getting Started Wiki
Basically, you get the DOS games you want from the internet (GOG, etc) and then unzip and download to a folder on your SD card on your Android Device. Then using DosBox Turbo (or better yet, use the DosBox Manager and create a profile) start your game. Be aware that you may have to run the game's setup.exe utility to change the game's parameters.
Cheers for the reply. A follow up question though. Do you need an SD Card to run the dosbox games or can you use the phones internal memory? Also, if I have the original disc of the game I want to run (I've checked on dosbox to see if its compatible) can I just copy all the files from the disc and use those to run the game(s)?
Ok, so I have been reading up on DosBox and have tried installing and running a couple of games with little success. I thought if I tried running it on my mac first and then moving the files over to my phone once successful would be the best bet but I am still yet to get a game to work on my mac! Bah...
I've done a little hunting for DosBox Turbo guides and or videos but they seem to be very limited. I've also tried contacting the Dev but have had no reply in a week which a little annoying. Sorry to ask again but does anyone know of a tutorial I could follow to install a game via DosBox Turbo so I can follow and learn from it?
totallyfukt said:
Ok, so I have been reading up on DosBox and have tried installing and running a couple of games with little success. I thought if I tried running it on my mac first and then moving the files over to my phone once successful would be the best bet but I am still yet to get a game to work on my mac! Bah...
I've done a little hunting for DosBox Turbo guides and or videos but they seem to be very limited. I've also tried contacting the Dev but have had no reply in a week which a little annoying. Sorry to ask again but does anyone know of a tutorial I could follow to install a game via DosBox Turbo so I can follow and learn from it?
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DosBox requires significant setup, and if you are a noob, you should also read the DosBox Wiki. Once you get DosBox Turbo setup properly, it works like a charm.
Here's a video on how to use the excellent DosBox Manager add-on. Here's a video on how to setup and use the Gamepad Keyboard.
Contact the dev again. He may have missed your e-mail. I'm sure he's getting many e-mails a day. He's always replied back to me quickly.
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Hey, guys!
Yesterday, I suddenly got a vibe, and felt like playing "The Big Roll In Paradise" game from Symbian60v5. So, I read an online tutorial to convert my SIS files to JAR files, and then those JAR files into APK files.
So, I got a JAR file of Real Football 2010, and tried to emulate it with a variety of Java emulators such as phoneMe, JBed and J2Me Runner. But still, the maximum I am able to reach is to the Gameloft logo...
Does anyone, *anyone* on here care about playing Symbian games on their Android phones? Would anyone be willing enough to take up the job?
I know I'll get flared by the experienced members for even asking such a question, but then, I'm really missing some of the Symbian games which aren't available for Android or iOS..
BTW, if someone wants to know about the source, here you go:
http://www.androidgyan.com/2011/09/run-symbian-sis-sisx-files-android.html
Bump-ity Bump! Could anyone please possibly help me? I'd highly appreciate it!
Hiya did you hear anything onthis? Ive been missing the big roll in paradise too! Shame its made by nokia and not another developer :-/
Nope... Nothing. It's a superb game. One worth paying a huge amount of money. Unfortunately, couldn't find a way around this... Do you know anything about it?
1. With your JAD & JAR files, go to: Get APK and convert to an APK file
2. Save your APK file onto your SD card
3. Install Java J2ME Runner App
4. Using AppManager, install the created apk file from your SD card
Your file should be found both in your main folder; as well as in the J2ME's "App Manager". You may need to play with the configuration to get the program to fit alright. I have Auto detect Game Canvas clicked; but have had to change it for a few games...
It's not perfect, but it seems to work alright with some of my old java games.
Yo guys,
Nothing really new: a quick search on xda and I can see that this has been posted at a few places already.
But still...
- Have you ever wanted to show your dad what your magic phone does for you?
- Have you ever wanted to test drive an Android app before actually installing it on your phone?
- Ever got stuck without your phone and you miss your favorite 0-gravity game?
Well, problem solved!: test drive BlueStacks' Android App Player beta-1 for Windows.
All you need is an e-mail address, choose if 'you have a phone' or not [can sync your phone apps automatically -I'd suggest you to use a trial email address with the "I have no phone option" first...] and go enjoy your new gigantic smartphone on your big screen
Take that pads!!
The default installer is 3.6Mb in size, but there is also a ~100Mb .msi installer available [see pic 1].
Windows XP users might also what to make sure that they have Windows Installer v4.5 installed prior to BlueStacks' Player installation.
Hope you enjoy as I do.
Cheers.
I read about this a few months ago but never found it again. I missed the idea so much!... ^^… Thanks a lot dude!!
CM7 + CM9 double boot
Np - you're welcome.
Well this one ain't too old; it was officially released less than 24 hours ago..
Still a little limitted with some demanding apps (3D, maps, ...) and Hello Ads!
But still, has it uses...
For windows phones and tablets owners probably even a little more...
I read that microsoft was very interested in the project and maybe planned to buy it. Imagine if windows phones had access to the android application ecosystem? Big-time money for them. Even i would think about leaving android for WP if it happened
CM7 + CM9 double boot
Did someone of you manage to use the phone contacts in whats app on pc?
Gesendet von meinem MB525 mit Tapatalk
I've installed it, it's good but unfortunatly i can't play any of those good gameloft games x). Playing Modern Combat 3 online with a mouse and the keyboard would have been awesome ^^
thanks it's awesome
haw....greetings from the forest, been a long time my friend.
good thing you posted this..this is a good find, since ive been bugged by my wife to have that stupid chat bot "simsimi" on her little netbook... i might try this & get her off my android...
Even Blackberry OS for Android allows it now through Emulators with their latest update
android sdk
Install android SDK and run your Android App in the Emulator in Eclipse(I am application dev)
Ok, i was looking through a few possible ways of doing this. I own 2 Asus Transformer TF300T's and a TF101. Bot of my TF300T tablets have the keyboard docks. I saw a few different Windows OS emulators for android devices and was wondering if, due to not having an actual computer to use, I could actually use a Windows OS emulator on my TF300T to root another device? I know it is a long shot, but I would like to know what the developers on here think about it and also, if it actually could be done, and how the best way to do this wuld be.
I see a lot of views, but no possible answers. The dock i have has USB port as well. Or maybe no one has a possible answer or has not tried it yet?
Another reason I ask is because my android phone, when pluged into my usb port on my keybord dock allows me to use it as a storage device. I was thinging that a windows emulator would take it one step further and allow me to actually root a device, if done properly. Plus, I did download the windows emulator that is in the play store, the good one. I am actually going to download a Windows XP img file and try and see how well it would run on my talet, but if all goes well, I wanted to try and root an android device with it. I just dont want to brick the device or screw it up somewhere along the line. If someone could give me some examples or if they know the best steps to take regarding this, please let me know.
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Another reason I ask is because my android phone, when pluged into my usb port on my keybord dock allows me to use it as a storage device. I was thinging that a windows emulator would take it one step further and allow me to actually root a device, if done properly. Plus, I did download the windows emulator that is in the play store, the good one. I am actually going to download a Windows XP img file and try and see how well it would run on my talet, but if all goes well, I wanted to try and root an android device with it. I just dont want to brick the device or screw it up somewhere along the line. If someone could give me some examples or if they know the best steps to take regarding this, please let me know.
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Still nothing on this? well, i did find the one emulator app on the play store, but getting an OS to load up is causing me some issues....
I know this is super old but sparked my interest enough to do a simple goto search... youtube. Just remember it is at your own risk and could possibly not work out and losing function of your device is a possibility.. Also I don't recommend follow links in the discriptions.. I tend to get program names and do my own research (GitHub) for downloads..
Hi everyone..
This is a second account,i cant gain info on my first but i kept info on this second account..
I read topics an scope the crazy things this website offers..
I need some answers/help please.
1.i have a simple desktop i use for now an run blue stacks on it for android..
It manage games well enough but every update to a game called jungle heat it lags.
i tried cleaning the game data from within bluestacks app settings,,defragging bluestacks data folder from the hardware itself an so on..
If someone can help me on this please do...
Because of my issue above,,i did some heavy ready but no good results an i am a bit tired.
i have tried other emu's but bluestacks runs enjoyable on my current desktop..
I came across android-x86-4.4-RC1.installed it an it feels so smooth an it feeds off of my 2 gig mem in a nice way compared to running a windows then starting an emu an then a game....
I would LOOOOOOVE to move in a brand new direction with Android OS..
My problem-
i get the (unfortunately app has stopped) issue when i try to run some apps but mainly games.
If i switch from my discrete graphics card an use my old onboard intel,it shows the drivers are there and it runs more apps but no game.
Also it auto config a better resolution.
If i use my discrete gpu,it shows my gpu info with null drivers,i get less resolution an little support with apps..
Can someone help me with this please...i would love to use the android os as default system.
InuYasha-Kagome said:
Hi everyone..
This is a second account,i cant gain info on my first but i kept info on this second account..
I read topics an scope the crazy things this website offers..
I need some answers/help please.
1.i have a simple desktop i use for now an run blue stacks on it for android..
It manage games well enough but every update to a game called jungle heat it lags.
i tried cleaning the game data from within bluestacks app settings,,defragging bluestacks data folder from the hardware itself an so on..
If someone can help me on this please do...
Because of my issue above,,i did some heavy ready but no good results an i am a bit tired.
i have tried other emu's but bluestacks runs enjoyable on my current desktop..
I came across android-x86-4.4-RC1.installed it an it feels so smooth an it feeds off of my 2 gig mem in a nice way compared to running a windows then starting an emu an then a game....
I would LOOOOOOVE to move in a brand new direction with Android OS..
My problem-
i get the (unfortunately app has stopped) issue when i try to run some apps but mainly games.
If i switch from my discrete graphics card an use my old onboard intel,it shows the drivers are there and it runs more apps but no game.
Also it auto config a better resolution.
If i use my discrete gpu,it shows my gpu info with null drivers,i get less resolution an little support with apps..
Can someone help me with this please...i would love to use the android os as default system.
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i tried genymotion a few minutes ago..it looks nice but its build for a more updated pc..
my only option is bluestacks or the android os..
i downloaded more versions of android os to test out but i am off to work..overall if someone can help thanks.
also i am on an hp desktop..cpu-intel P4 or 3 [forgot] with dual at 3mhz/gpu-nvidia 430 evga/ram-2 gigs
Crossover is actually a commercial version of Wine with some extras. It's an application that, makes it possible to run Windows programs (.exe files) on other OS. It only works with Chromebook/Android devices with X86 processors
https://www.codeweavers.com/products/crossover-android
I have installed it on my Yoga Book and i got Steam and Unreal Tournament 2004 running. I also tried with Unreal Tournament GOTY and Battlefield, but i ran into some problems.
Does Krita work ?
I am thinking about installing Crossover. When I did the basic research I got confused about it running on Chrome vs. Android. Thanks for pointing out it works on the Yoga Book. I have applied and hope to get approved for the beta. I'll report back if and when I do.
hajkan said:
Does Krita work ?
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I don't know, because i can't run or install exe files. I can only run programs and games installed by the build in installer or steam. I wrote that as a feedback to the developer. Also that we can't use Esc key since it acts as the back button.
what about the windows performance then and the required space?
s01q said:
what about the windows performance then and the required space?
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I havent mesaured the performance. But you can expect it to a lot better than dosbox, since it's not actually an Emulator That is also why your hardware need to have a x86 processor. It's also early to judge the performance, since it's still in Alpha.
It doesn't require a lot of space. I can't see how much space it uses since i have a couple games installed. The app itself were around 70 mb when i installed it.
FTL doesn't start up, sadly
ClausG76 said:
I don't know, because i can't run or install exe files. I can only run programs and games installed by the build in installer or steam. I wrote that as a feedback to the developer. Also that we can't use Esc key since it acts as the back button.
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Ok i just figured out, that the exe files must placed on the c drive to be runable. Krita x86 has a critical error when i try to run it. It might be fixed, since the app only is in alpha stage. I tried to run it as windows 7 and windows 10. maybe i need to manually install some aditional programs or modules like directx
Just got a reply from the developer. I should look out for an update with improved application compatibility. Sounds great to me
Crossover is using 416 mb space with nothing installed in it.
Thanks for sharing this info. I signed up and hope to test drive this on my Yoga Book too.
Hope to have some Windows photoshop action on the go.
Could not get Windows Gimp to install. Is there a lean version of photoshop or Lightroom that works with crossover Android yet?
There is a new update out. It should improve on compability, and it has a new interface.
How long did take for the beta invite to come? I would really like to give this a go, and i'm checking my email hourly.
Couple days
ClausG76 said:
Crossover is actually a commercial version of Wine with some extras. It's an application that, makes it possible to run Windows programs (.exe files) on other OS. It only works with Chromebook/Android devices with X86 processors
https://www.codeweavers.com/products/crossover-android
I have installed it on my Yoga Book and i got Steam and Unreal Tournament 2004 running. I also tried with Unreal Tournament GOTY and Battlefield, but i ran into some problems.
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What is the procedure to installing crossover on to the yoga book? I'm interested in using it but I'm a little confused on the installation process cay you help/advise please. Si
Installing of crossover is just an install from the play store, once your accepted on the beta test. (It wont appear before.) After that, you then install the windows apps your interested in, from within Crossover. Steam works well if that's what your after. Tried a few games. I could not get any versions of IE to work yet. Not that most people would want to. Otherwise it depends what windows apps you want.
Office does not work, at least the 2016 or 2013 version
Hello
Have anyone had any success in using Crossover? After the last update I can't get steam to run anymore. And I have C&C Red alert running. But it's running in a tiny window and the window goes black when the menu appear. I have been playing around with the resolution setting, but it doesn't help.
ClausG76 said:
Hello
Have anyone had any success in using Crossover? After the last update I can't get steam to run anymore. And I have C&C Red alert running. But it's running in a tiny window and the window goes black when the menu appear. I have been playing around with the resolution setting, but it doesn't help.
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Guy from Codeveawers replied
"A lot of the lightweight OpenGLES 3D graphics system that Android uses hasn't been connected into the corresponding OpenGL hooks that Crossover Android is trying to translate yet. So a lot of game titles will display a blank black screen or distorted graphics when run in Crossover Android. We continue to work on this and it should be able to run more games correctly over time."
I can run Finale 2014, Gimp 2.0, Libre Office, Text games editor, Mozilla Firefox, Note pad++.
I have tried games, but only Freeciv works good.
I have Zenfone 2 on RR 5.7.4.