Around 2018–2019, users tried installing Phoenix OS (Android 7.1) on old laptops using a (via PhoenixOSInstaller-v-x.x.x-x86_64.exe ), which creates a PhoenixOS.vhd file. Many failed because:
If you prefer to run it natively alongside Windows without a dedicated partition: phoenix os 360 based on android 71 vd install
Phoenix OS 360, a forked Android-x86 distribution targeting desktop and laptop hardware, has drawn attention for bringing an Android-like experience to PC form factors. The variant you mention — “Phoenix OS 360 based on Android 7.1 VDI install” — suggests a build that combines the Android Nougat (7.1) userland with features tailored for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) or virtualized deployment. Below I examine its strengths, limitations, deployment considerations, security and compatibility implications, and practical recommendations. Use the 32-bit version of apps when available
: Intel or AMD dual-core processor (x86-64); 64-bit version requires SSE4.2 support. Below I examine its strengths
“A user attempted to install a repacked (360) version of Phoenix OS based on Android 7.1 using a virtual disk (VD) method, resulting in boot failures and unwanted 360 apps — a cautionary tale about modified Android x86 builds.”
A: No – Phoenix OS 360 is hybrid; some 64-bit apps may crash. Use the 32-bit version of apps when available.