Wikiposts
Search

Notices
Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting Anyone with questions about the terribly complex world of computers or the internet should try here. NOT FOR REPORTING ISSUES WITH PPRuNe FORUMS! Please use the subforum "PPRuNe Problems or Queries."

Apps

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 8th October 2016 | 13:41
  #1 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 624
Likes: 0
From: East sussex
Apps

Not owning a smart phone, I was wondering can apps be used on a laptop/desktop?

Daz
dazdaz1 is offline  
Reply
Old 8th October 2016 | 18:06
  #2 (permalink)  
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 171
Likes: 6
From: Tapping the Decca, wondering why it's not working.
Not owning a smart phone, I was wondering can apps be used on a laptop/desktop?

Yeees, but it's a bit messy. You need to get the Software Development Kit (SDK) for your lap/desktop's operating system for a smart-phone's operating system, and then get an iPhone/Android/Winmobile account to download or buy them.

I did it once to test the procedure, but don't think it's worth the effort. Unless it's something that really is exclusive to a smartphone you'll get better results with lap/desk-specific programs. And remember a smartphone has sensors and capabilities (eg GPS, accelerometers) that a normal computer does not without further expense.


'a

Last edited by aerobelly; 8th October 2016 at 18:17. Reason: Revised technical details on re-reading original post.
aerobelly is offline  
Reply
Old 8th October 2016 | 22:23
  #3 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From: Scotland
https://sites.google.com/a/chromium....753053508&rd=1

Chromebooks are beginning to support Android apps
cdtaylor_nats is offline  
Reply
Old 9th October 2016 | 03:14
  #4 (permalink)  
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,845
Likes: 21
From: YMML
"How to install Android on a PC"

How to install Android on a PC - Android Authority
le Pingouin is offline  
Reply
Old 9th October 2016 | 14:42
  #5 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 624
Likes: 0
From: East sussex
Thanks all for your replies, guess I'll just pass on the apps don't want to get involved with Andriod on my laptop.

Regards

Daz
dazdaz1 is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.