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00:00:00 – 00:10:06
The video demonstrates how to install and run Android apps and games on an Ubuntu system using the vroid tool, which includes a complete Android system with Google Play Store integration. It covers switching to the Wayland display server, installing necessary tools and repositories, and initializing vroid with Google Play services. The video also explains certifying a non-Google Play Protect certified vroid Android device by obtaining and registering the device's Android ID. It showcases the Android interface on Ubuntu, with customizable settings and the ability to install apps via the Google Play Store. In case the Play Store doesn't work, it provides a command to install APK files directly. The video concludes with tips on app performance and commands for removing vroid from the system.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to install and run Android apps and games on an Ubuntu system using the vroid tool. They highlight that vroid enables a complete Android system with the Google Play Store on the Ubuntu desktop, allowing for easy download and installation of Android apps and games. The video details the steps to switch from the older Zor display server to the Wayland display server, which is necessary for running vroid. It includes logging out, selecting “Ubuntu on Wayland” from the display options, and verifying the change in the settings. Then, the presenter guides through installing the curl tool, adding vroid’s official repository, and installing vroid itself. After installation, they show how to open vroid, initialize it with the Android type option, integrate Google Play services, and download the Android container. Additionally, they provide a command to manually download Google Play services if the initialization window doesn’t appear.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter explains the steps to certify a Vroid Android device that is not Google Play Protect certified. This is necessary to install Android apps via the Google Play Store. The process involves first finding the device’s Android ID by running a command in the terminal. Then, the user should submit this ID on Google’s uncertified device page and click the register button. After registering, the user needs to wait a few minutes for the changes to take effect.
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In this segment of the video, after relaunching and checking the notification panel, the Play product notification should be gone. You can then proceed to set up your new Android device, which features an interface similar to an Android smartphone or tablet. The top of the screen has a Quick Settings panel and notifications panel. In the settings, you can customize various options as needed. At the bottom, there are back, home, and recent apps buttons. Swiping up from the bottom reveals the app drawer with all your app icons. The segment also demonstrates opening the Google Play Store to install Android apps and games.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to install APK files on vroid if the Google Play Store doesn’t work. They provide a command to use in the terminal within the folder where the APK file is located. After installation, the app icon should appear in the vroid App Drawer. The speaker mentions that most Android apps and games perform well on this platform, encouraging viewers to try installing their favorite Android apps on their Ubuntu desktop. Additionally, they provide commands for removing vroid and its data from the system if needed.