installing android on windows tablet

[jokersupersport74]

seeking help on installing andriod os on windows tablet

 

[canadianvice]

There's an x86 version of Android that you can download from Google's image repository. Keep in mind it's sort of lacklustre for compatibility.

An easier solution might be making use of an app like BlueStacks or a VM to run this x86 image.

Any particular reason you want to install Android on the Windows device?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Per our PM discussion.

To: darkbreeze

From: jokersupersport74

Sent on: January 30, 2018 10:21 AM
i don't know if you remember me from the rx driver issue but it it wasn't for you i would never been able to finish my intel machine and i must say its a really smooth computer keeps up with my asus rig pretty well ....i have a new project i'am working on and lol i'am stuck again .....i bought a windows tablet from a friend and i liked using it but i already have two windows pc's and two laptops i didn't need another windows machine so i started working on installing android on it ...i did everything i read on how to do it and it installed but it doest boot just the screen stays lit up with the back light on and cant make any other progress

From: darkbreeze

Sent on: January 30, 2018 10:28 AM
Not too familiar with doing that. I personally would be likely to do just the opposite as I hate Android for an OS on anything other than a phone. You can take a look at this though, it might be helpful.

http://www.itprotoday.com/windows-server/turn-your-surf...

From: jokersupersport74

Sent on: January 30, 2018 10:38 AM
i read something similar to that but i accidentally deleted my recovery on the tablet and iv'e wanted to install something back on it but iv'e used 3 different test windows to try and at least get it up and running again until i figure out what i want but i can't get it to boot anything anymore but the android flash drive i created ......i can access the secure boot and all the other bios setting using a usb hub and I've disabled secure boot still can't get it to boot any test windows from the usb drive

From: darkbreeze

Sent on: January 30, 2018 10:44 AM
I've been able to, in the past, perform clean installs of the OS on tablets. You can try that. You will likely need a micro usb to usb type A adapter in order to install from the installation media you will need to put on a flash drive.

This is how I recommend doing clean installs.

Windows 10 Clean install tutorial


What is the model of the tablet? And actually, why don't you start a thread on this, then PM me with the link and I'll try to help.

From: jokersupersport74

Sent on: January 30, 2018 10:52 AM
the model is a ematic EWT826BK .....I just wanted to get your opinion first ...i like asking people who knows there stuff on many things ....don't get me wrong i'am really smart and have done many things that has been really awesome but i get stuck on the small things and overthink things to much

From: jokersupersport74

Sent on: January 30, 2018 10:53 AM
and i do have the adapter you are talking about with a usb hub that i can plug up a keyboard and flash dive to

Let me look into this for a minute, to check a couple of things, and I'll get back here with at least a starting point.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Was this originally a Windows 10 tablet, or did it have a different version of Windows?

Also, the x86 version of Android might be worth trying, if you haven't already tried that.

http://www.android-x86.org/

 

[jokersupersport74]

it was windows 8 tablet

 

[Darkbreeze]

Because the Amazon product page for it says Windows 10 but then down in the description it says 8.1, so, confusing.

Are you wanting to try the Android thing or are you just wanting to get Windows back on it at this point?

If you haven't tried the x86 android, I think I'd look at that first, and then decide if you still want to put Windows back on it. I think we can do that, eventually, but no reason to go through that if you're just going to turn around and take it back off.

 

[jokersupersport74]

they have several versions of the android os and ive tried just a few but i wish i could get access to the drives and format them all so i only have the one drive showing becuse i thing there are a lot of partitions on the tablet

 

[jokersupersport74]

i want to do android because i wont use it as much with windows ...i have a lot of smart home things in my house i want to use it with ....so iam not usnig my phone all the time ...like cameras and chrome cast so on so forth

 

[Darkbreeze]

Try putting Gparted on a thumbdrive. You should be able to access all of the partitions, delete them and then either create a partition to install Android to (Keep in mind, it may have to be FAT32 or FAT16. Maybe not though. Not too sure since I haven't done this myself yet.


This might help.

http://www.android-x86.org/documents/installhowto



And you can download Gparted here: https://gparted.org/

 

[jokersupersport74]

can i boot Gparted from a usb stick like i would with any boot device

 

[Darkbreeze]

Should be able to. You can on a desktop or laptop, should be the same for a tablet.

 

[jokersupersport74]

ok just have the one drive now showing that program worked like a charm for formatting and deleting other partions

 

[Darkbreeze]

So now you can likely try the android install. Take a read though of that how to on the x86 android link I posted. Seems like there were a couple of not common steps in there that might be worth paying attention to. Kind of interested in seeing how this works out now.

Gparted is the go to for anything requiring manipulation or management of partitions, if it can't be done during the Windows installation using the installer. Doesn't matter if it's Linux, Windows, or whatever.

 

[jokersupersport74]

so i installed android on the tablet and went through all the steps and it doesn't boot ...the screen flashes a few times and thats it i gave it half hour at least still nothing .....

 

[Darkbreeze]

Ok, so just for grins, I'd clear all the partitions again, and this time, install Windows. See if it works or not. Might be a hardware issue.

Windows 10 Clean install tutorial


Or you might also try one of the Linux distros. Not sure those will run on there either, but maybe. At least we know Windows is SUPPOSED to run on there, so if it doesn't, clearly something is wrong.

 

[jokersupersport74]

i cant get any of my test windows to show up in boot like i can the android installer i don't know why ...i'am trying to create a linux usb drive now to see if its just the program iam using to create the bootable usb drive

 

[jokersupersport74]

i don't understand it wont boot anything but the android drive that i created and I've created all the other usb drives the same ....scratching my head trying to figure out whats the deal with this thing ....i have used power iso and rufus for testing and i only have luck using the android iso when i create it

 

[Darkbreeze]

So, just as a test, and I was sure I had done this before but I wanted to verify it as I only did it just the one time, I did this on my HP Stream 7 tablet, which DID originally have Windows 8.1 just like yours. Worked fine. Either there is something not configured correctly in the BIOS, and I realize that these tablet BIOSes are really limited, or there is something not right with your installation media. Or something is boofed inside the unit, IDK on that part since I don't have the unit to look at.

I would try this for the media creation, following the steps exactly. Might even be worth getting a new/different flash drive. Make sure it is a USB 2.0 flash drive. Many older systems will not boot from USB 3.0 flash media or any USB 3.0 device for that matter as the bios does not support it and does not fully recognize it until after the POST process when the Windows environment takes over.

*Click here for information on system requirements and important notes​

**NOTE**
In addition to the information at the link above, it is recommended that you disable both Secure Boot and Fast Boot in the BIOS/UEFI settings as some systems may not support booting from USB or Flash drives with them enabled. Also, as a measure of protection against a failed installation, all of the following are highly recommended prior to beginning the clean install process.


1. Check that the software and hardware you mostly use are comptible with Windows 10 and have drivers available, even if your system has already passed the compatibility check. Download and save these drivers to a suitable DVD, flash drive or external disk so that in the event you need to install them later, you can do so without needing to go find them when it's no longer convenient.

2. Create a backup of any important files and folders to an external source or cloud service. Better yet would be to additionally or alternatively create an entire system backup image using a utility like Acronis True Image or Macrium Reflect so you can simply restore your previous installation to it's exact self if something goes wrong or doesn't work out later on.

3. If your only installation media for your current or previous operating system is a factory recovery partition, it might be a good idea to also copy THAT image to another location as well. External or secondary drives would be good choices as locations to save these types of images.

4. Before you begin the installation process, it might also be a good idea to ensure that your BIOS is set to UEFI or compatibility mode. Legacy modes that may have worked fine with Windows 7 may create installation or hardware issues during or after the installation of Windows 10.

5. Temporarily disconnect ALL other hard drives except the primary drive that windows will be installed to. With the power turned off, simply disconnect ALL other internal drives from the motherboard SATA headers or external drives from their USB ports, except the flash drive or optical drive to be used DURING the installation process. This step will prevent the possibility of accidentally deleting any files or partitions from those drives when preparing the primary drive for the Windows installation.

6. If you have partitions on the hard drive that will be used for the new operating system which are being used for other, Non-OS purposes, then back up any information on there to another location as we will be completely removing all existing partitions from the target drive. Do not forget this step as any existing partition information on the drive will be eradicated during this process.

Ready? Then let's begin!​

Create installation media

First, you will need to create bootable media, either on a USB flash drive or on optical media such as a DVD. You will need a blank DVD or USB flash/thumb drive. Any files on the drive should be saved elsewhere as they will be erased during the creation of the installation media.

Go to the following link and begin the process for the creation of the installation media.

*Windows 10 media creation tool​

1. After clicking the link above it will take you to the starting page for creating the Windows 10 installation media. Once there, ignore the first box, scroll down the page a bit and click on the "Download tool now" button.

2. Next, open the folder where you downloaded the windows media creation tool executable file and click on it.

3. The tool will open and the following dialogue will be displayed. Click on Accept.

4. If you were going to simply upgrade, then you would click on "Upgrade this PC now", but since we are doing a clean install you should click on "Create installation media" and then click "Next".

5. Verify the correct language, operating system version (Windows 10) and whether or you want to install the 32 or 64 bit version. If you have 64 bit capable hardware then I recommend always choosing 64 bit since 32 bit versions lack many of the features of the 64 bit version and do not support more than 4GB of system memory. Then, click Next.

6. The next window will ask you if you want to create bootable flash media or create an ISO file. If you plan to install from a flash drive then of course you will select this option. If you need to install Windows from DVD optical media, then you will choose the option to create an ISO file.

We will assume the use of a flash drive for the purpose of this tutorial, but if you choose ISO file you will need to burn it to disc afterwards. Make your selection and click next.

You can find information on how to do this here:

How to burn Windows 10 ISO image

If the Windows media creation tool will not work for you, and some users have indicated this is the case, there are a few other options for creating bootable installation media here:

Optional methods to create Windows 10 installation media​

7. Assuming you've selected to use a flash drive for your installation, you will next select your flash drive from the list of available drives. At this point there your flash drive should have already been attached to the system via an available USB port, so find your drive in the list and select it. Then, click Next.

At this point the Windows 10 media creation tool should begin downloading the files needed to create your installatin media. It will then verify the download and create the bootable media. Wait until prompted to take further action.

8. Click Finish

 

[jokersupersport74]

i finally go windows 10 to install just fine with your step by step guild thanks for that i really appreciate you helping me ......now here is the thing the touch screen and any other tablet features don't work and when i look in the device manager it's missing a pretty good amount of drivers and i have ran windows update i few times now

 

[Darkbreeze]

Did you turn on tablet mode?

You MAY need to install manufacturer specific drivers, which in your case will likely require you to contact their support team to obtain them since I didn't see ANY support options on their website. Not uncommon with cheap chinese brands.

Is the internet accessible on that device. Wi-fi drivers are working?

If so, you can also try going into device manager and right clicking on any remarked/no drivers device and manually select update drivers. Sometimes Windows update sucks and doesn't even actually look for them. Long shot but I HAVE seen devices that were able to find drivers manually that windows update failed to show anything for.

Is that tablet 32 or 64bit?

What is the CPU and chipset as specified in the device manager or system information?