VMOS Virtual Machine

VMOS is a virtual machine app on Android, that can run another Android OS as the guest operating system.
VMOS also gives the user the option to run the guest Android as a rooted Android OS.
Also the guest Android operating has the Google Play Store and other Google apps.

Running virtual machines has been a standard way to test apps and run virtual operating systems for a long time. Computers are able to run full virtual machines with simulated hardware specs and more.The Android Developer Studio from Google lets your run a full Virtual Android machine on your computer, and lots of other software offers the same thing. If you want to run a virtual Android machine on the Android OS, there hasn’t really been a good way to do this until VMOS. VMOS can run a fully-fledged virtual Android machine right inside of your Android phone.

▪️ Virtualization:

• The app itself when downloaded is the base virtualization core, however the Android operating system image for the guest os is downloaded when the app is first opened up. Being that the guest operating system is in a virtualized environment, any configurations like a rooted android kernel on the guest, would not affect the host Android operating system or device. Due to this, via VMOS allows running a rooted Android operating system on the phone via virtualization without the device actually being rooted, and thus no issues with warranty or with the cellular carrier/provider. Being a virtual machine, the guest Android operating system has a separate disk image, and thus if a virus or other threat does something malicious in the guest operating system, it will not affect the host device and the host operating system.

▫️Device requirements:

• Due to being a virtual machine app, the app does have requirements that the device must meet in order to run the app. One such requirement is that the phone must have at least more than 32GB storage. The app also requires at least 3GB of RAM. In order for the app to do virtualization and any optional user configured settings for the guest OS, the app requires multiple permissions.

▪️VM guest OS settings :

• VMOS comes with many configuration settings for the guest os other than the rooted Android operating system option. Some of these options include choosing the display size resolution the guest would use, the ability to import/clone apps from the host operating system, allowing the use of phone calls, and many others.

▫️Known uses:

• Although the VM app can be used for anything the user wishes to do, there have been some notable uses that have been known. Some major software developers suggest users to install VMOS to use their software on a device running Android operating system.

• One such known use is by app developers who create Android apps that are intended for rooted Android devices. Another use was the ability for users to multitask or utilize an app with two instances of it, as many Android apps can only have a single instance.

▪️Huawei Mate 30:

• The Huawei Mate 30 was known to not be shipped with the official Google Play Store and related android system apps, due to Huawei being on the US blacklist. Huawei on the blacklist meant that it was not allowed to use any US hardware or software. However, the unofficial Google Play App that was developed by a Chinese developer, enabled users of the device to download and install android apps. However, the unofficial Google Play App was eventually removed. However, many users have found ways to bring back the unofficial Google Play App, as well as port google apps to the device. With one of these ported android apps being VMOS, many reviewers and critiques of the device stated that VMOS was able to bring somewhat the Android operating system and the official Google Play apps to the device.
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▫️Reception:

• However all gave a positive remark over the fact that it can virtualize an Android operating system.
• Some of the positives that it received was that it could be used by developers to test Android apps that were intended for rooted devices, thus removing the hassle that developers faced with rooting their own devices to test their own apps. Another positive that was given was that the app can not only just run in the background, but can also be run as a floating window. Thus the guest OS and host could be used simultaneously. One of the major pros was that if the app was ported to a non-Android device like Huawei Mate 30, the user would be able to use Google apps, Google Play Apps, as well as the Android operating system, via the ported VMOS app.
• VMOS also makes it possible to have multiple accounts on apps.

📍VMOS Features:
1. Create a Fake Phone Environment:

• Use VMOS to create a full virtual Android environment with a working Play store and network connectivity. This virtual Android machine will run Android 5.1.1 and appears as a native OS with full touch control just like you would use on your primary Android system. The Android VM is complete with an app drawer, Google services, and some standard apps like a file manager and internet browser. You can sign in with your gmail account and access the full Play store and download new apps as well.

2. Root Support:

• The virtual machine that you create in VMOS can be rooted without affecting the primary system. This is a good solution for anyone looking to run root apps but don’t have the ability to root their actual phone. This is also an essential feature for developers testing apps. Root access is often required for specific functions of different applications. Now developers can run them without risking corrupting the primary system.

3. Multiple Accounts and Apps:

• With the ability to run two Android systems on one phone, you can use the virtual space to run duplicated apps with different accounts. The VM is a good way to keep your personal apps and accounts separate from your work. Sign in with your personal email, snapchat, twitter ect. on your main system, then put all of your work related accounts on the VM. You can run VMOS in a floating window, making it easy to switch between systems quickly, giving you faster access to duplicated apps.

4. Also:

• One of the most surprising things about VMOS is how simple and quickly you can get your virtual environment setup. After downloading the app for free, you launch it and you’re done. You aren’t required to sign up for an account for any service and can launch straight to the Android home screen. This level of ease is such a rarity these days, with most VM software requiring you to at least sign up for an account with their service.
• Once the VM is running, you’ll have a floating quick tools menu with essential controls for your Android environment. These tools mimic hardware controls, like powering the machine on and off, back button, home button and more.
• For a virtual machine running on your Android hardware, this app runs extremely well. There is never an instance where the app seems like it’s simulated and not your native OS. The developers behind VMOS have done a really great job in this area.
• VMOS has a lot to offer for gamers as well. Even when the VM is minimized, the simulated apps will run in the background. This opens up lots of opportunities for gamers who want to run two instances of a game at the same time, whether to exploit the game or take advantage of other aspects. The ability to customize your resolution also offers an advantage for a smoother gameplay experience in many situations.
• You can get VMOS and have a new Android VM running on your phone in only a few minutes. Download the app from the Play store and give it a shot.