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Version 1.5 had a notorious bug when shrinking BitLocker-encrypted Windows drives. v1.6 integrates a read-only check for BitLocker and will refuse to proceed until you pause encryption or provide the recovery key. Additionally, it now supports dynamic disks and exFAT partitions for the shared data folder.
Version 1.6 refined the installer’s core mission: seamless dual-boot setup. Key features included:
Earlier versions (1.4, 1.5) sometimes failed on NVMe drives or hybrid MBR/GPT disks. v1.6 added better disk detection logic and support for Android 10+ images. Users on forums like XDA-Developers noted that it "just worked" on older Atom tablets and Core 2 Duo laptops where manual installs would hang.
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. advanced android-x86 installer v1 6
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
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. Version 1
Step 4: Configure Bootloader In the Bootloader Options section:
Step 5: Advanced Tweaks (v1.6 exclusive) Expand the Advanced dropdown:
Step 6: Hit "Install" Review the summary. Click Install. A warning dialog appears—confirm you have a backup. The installer will: Pro Tip: v1
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.
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").
