– From the boot menu, choose "Installation - Install Phoenix OS to harddisk"
Phoenix OS (also known as Phoenix System or 凤凰OS) is an Android-based operating system designed specifically for desktops, laptops, and tablets. Built on the Android-x86 open-source project, it transforms your computer into a full-fledged Android machine, complete with desktop-style multitasking.
You can choose to install it on a hard drive (recommended) or a USB drive for a portable OS.
: Reports suggest the original project faced legal challenges and has largely ceased active official development from the primary creators.
The Android operating system dominates the mobile market, yet its utility on larger screens (tablets, Chromebook-style laptops, and desktop PCs) has historically been limited by a touch-centric UI design. While Google introduced improved multitasking in Android 11, the native interface remains optimized for handheld devices. Phoenix OS, developed by the Phoenix OS team (originally derived from the Android-x86 project), serves as a "fork" that reimagines the Android user experience for the mouse and keyboard paradigm.