The typical workflow for v1.6 involved:
Advanced users can now install two separate Android-x86 versions on the same drive (e.g., Android 9 for gaming compatibility and Android 13 for daily driving). The v1.6 boot entry creator labels them distinctly (e.g., "Android-9-Gaming" and "Android-13-Daily").
Advanced Android-x86 Installer v1.6 is a Windows-based installer created to deploy Android-x86 (and Android-derived PC OSes like BlissOS, PrimeOS, PhoenixOS, RemixOS, LineageOS builds) onto a PC from inside Windows. Version 1.6 (released Nov 2, 2020) focused on Windows compatibility fixes (extMount service bugfixes), UI progress improvements, and small GRUB configuration tweaks.
To understand v1.6, one must understand the ecosystem of the mid-2010s: advanced android-x86 installer v1 6
Step 1: Run as Administrator
Right-click Advanced_Android_x86_Installer_v1.6.exe → Run as Administrator. The UI loads in seconds—a clean, no-nonsense interface with three main tabs: Install, Manage, and Tools.
Step 2: Select Your ISO Click "Browse" under Android ISO image and select your downloaded Android-x86 file. The installer will analyze the ISO; v1.6 displays a green "Supported" badge with the detected Android version.
Step 3: Choose Target Disk and Partition Size The typical workflow for v1
Pro Tip: v1.6 defaults to creating a separate android folder inside your Windows partition. For advanced users, check the "Use Dedicated EXT4 Partition" box. This improves performance but requires manual partitioning via the "Tools" tab first.
Step 4: Configure Bootloader In the Bootloader Options section:
Step 5: Advanced Tweaks (v1.6 exclusive) Expand the Advanced dropdown: Pro Tip: v1
Step 6: Hit "Install" Review the summary. Click Install. A warning dialog appears—confirm you have a backup. The installer will:
You will see a progress bar. When it reaches 100%, reboot.
Step 7: First Boot Restart your PC. You will see a new boot menu entry: "Android-x86 9.0 (Advanced Installer)". Select it. The first boot takes longer (3–5 minutes) as Android builds the Dalvik cache. Complete the setup wizard, and you are done.
Cause: PulseAudio misconfiguration. Fix: In Android, install a terminal emulator. Run:
su
alsa_ctl init
killall audioserver
Then, in v1.6's advanced settings during re-installation, add snd_hda_intel.dmic_detect=0 to the kernel command line.