# Running an Android x86 9 (Pie) VM in Virtualbox

1. Download Android x86 9 Pie Download
2. Launch Virtualbox
3. Create a New VM by selecting Machine > New

   Name: Android x86 9 Pie
   Machine Folder: C:\VMs
   Type: Linux
   Version: Other Linux (64-bit)
   Memory Size: 2048 MB
   Hard disk: Create a virtual hard disk now

4. Click Create
5. On the Create Virtual Hard Disk dialog

   Name the virtual disk image Android x86 9 Pie.vdi
   File size: 16 GB
   Hard disk file type: VDI
   Storage on physical hard disk: Dynamically Allocated

6. Click Create
7. Select the VM and Click Settings
8. Select System > Processor
9. Give the VM at least 2 processors
10. Select the Acceleration tab
11. Change the Paravirtualization Interface to KVM
12. Select Display
13. Slide the Video Memory to 128 MB
14. Set the Graphics Controller option to VBoxSVGA
15. Select Network
16. Set the attached to dropdown to Bridged Adapter
17. Select Storage
18. Click on the CD-ROM drive
19. Select the disc dropdown to the right > Choose a virtual optical disc file...
20. Browse to and select the downloaded Android x86 .iso file
21. Click OK
22. Make sure the Android x86 9 Pie VM is selected and click Start > Normal
23. At the Android x86 Live & Installation CD screen select Advanced Options... > Press Enter
24. Select the Auto Installation option > Press Enter
25. Select Yes to confirm > Press Enter
26. At the Congratulations dialog, make sure Run Android x86 is selected and press Enter
27. Complete the Android setup
28. Welcome to Android 9 Pie