Android x86 in VMware Player - no network

[whs]

I installed Android in VMware Player. Works quite well but I cannot get a network connection. I don't have that problem with my other 6 Linux and Windows virtual systems.

Anybody know how to get the network connection going because Android without the connection is really dull. Also how to get a bigger screen. There is nothing of the kind in Settings.

 

[Airbot]

Just googling - "Android x86 in VMware Player" comes up with links for networking not working. Have you tried all the suggestions there?

Here's a couple for example - How to install and run Android VM on VMware Player - Linux FAQ

Running Android x86 on VMware player with networking enabled | The skiing cube

 

[whs]

Thanks, I have not, but I will now.

 

[whs]

Made some progress. Thanks again Aaron.

 

[andrew129260]

May i ask how you got it installed in there?

Sounds like fun I love android. Was it jellybean or kitkat?

 

[whs]

It was Android 4.2 X86. Got it to work in VMware Player. But then I had a problem on reboot. It is supposed to work better in Virtual Box but I have not tried that yet. Installation is as usual but for the internet you have to modify the .vmx file (in WMware Player version).

How to install and run Android VM on VMware Player - Linux FAQ

 

[derekimo]

It is supposed tto work better in Virtual Box

I just used this guide and it works great,

The Complete Guide to Run Android 4.3 in VirtualBox - Make Tech Easier

 

[whs]

Thanks Derek. If I can't do any better in VMware Player, I will try that. In VMware player it worked well too, there was just a problem with the reboot. But I think I know now how to fix that - maybe. I first have to make a new installation.

 

[derekimo]

You're welcome, I was just playing around to see how easy the network setup was, no modifying of files needed in that guide.

 

[whs]

Yeah, I saw that. It is an advantage although the modification was a 2 minute job. No big deal and it worked well. I used vBox for years and I always had little gremlins with it. That's why I prefer VMware Player that never gave me any problems.

 

[derekimo]

I'm a VMWare fan myself, that's the first time I've used VirtualBox in a couple years.

Yeah, I assume the editing was similar to what was mentioned in this thread,

http://www.sevenforums.com/chillout-room/313992-chromium-os-installation-virtual.html

 

[whs]

Derek, I think we are tinkering too much. That's what happens when you have nothing else to do, LOL.

 

[derekimo]

We're just Multitasking Wolfgang.

 

[whs]

It works. This is a post sent from Anfroid on VMware Player. It's great. Noww I have to figure out how to sign into GrooveIP so that I can call myself, LOL.

 

[andrew129260]

Thanks guys for the links!

I appreciate it!

Now I have even more excuses to play around in vmware player.

 

[whs]

Thanks guys for the links!

I appreciate it!

Now I have even more excuses to play around in vmware player.

Here is some more info for the VMware Player enthusiast.

Running multiple Operating Systems side by side

 

[andrew129260]

Hey just wanted to let you guys know androids working awesome in vmware player

 

[whs]

Andrew, did you ever try whether Android would pick up the mic ??

 

[andrew129260]

No, I will check on that then.

 

[whs]

Also, I cannot get a sound out of the soeakers. Was looking on the internet for a solution, but did not find any.