List of Android Virtual Machine apps for Android devices
The VM is a virtual machine environment that isolate from your phone system. You can root inside VM, install something fun, install malcious apps, etc without affecting your physical phone. There is no need to worry about the risk of viruses and system crashes, and no information can be stolen outside VM. And it can be useful to use certain apps and games that are not supported on your device
Here are the list of the app you can try. There is no such “best” app, stability and performance vary from device to device. Just try any of them until you find the one that works best for you =D
Do you know more VM app that is not listed? please let me know =D
VM apps with root support
If you need root, use any VMs below. Useful to install unsigned APK (Search for the tutorial how to install unsigned APK)
VMOS Pro
Android ROM version: 4.4.4, 5.1.1 (32-bit), 7.1.2 (32-bit & 64-bit), 9.0 (64-bit)
Rootable: Yes, free for geeks A5.1.1 ROM, paid for lite ROMs.
Xposed: Yes, free for geeks A5.1.1 ROM, paid for lite ROMs.
Google services: Yes, if you use free official ROMs without root. Paid for lite ROMs.
Google services: Yes, if you use free official ROMs without root. Paid for lite ROMs.
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.1 and above
- RAM: 2 GB (Recommended: 3 GB)
- Disk storage: 2GB (Recommended: 32 GB)
Download from official website:
CN: 产品中心-VMOSPro
EN: VMOS Virtual Machine Operating System - Double Your Android System
Older versions: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=339398
FREE Custom ROM with root and xposed: https://www.andnixsh.com/2020/09/vmos-pro-custom-roms-android-511-and.html
VPhoneGaGa
Android ROM version: 7.1.2 (32-bit & 64-bit), Android 10 (64-bit) (VIP)
Rootable: Yes, normal root is free. Magisk support requires VIP
Xposed: Not included, but you can install LSposed module once you install Magisk
Google services: Yes
Google services: Yes, if you use free official ROMs without root. Paid for lite ROMs.
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: Yes
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.0 and above
Download from official website: https://gsxnj.cn/index/
Older versions: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=339401
Virtual Master
Android ROM version: 5.1.1 (32-bit & 64-bit), 7.1.2 (32-bit & 64-bit), 9.0 (64-bit)
Rootable: Yes, import Magisk APK, Superuser APK or Magisk APK manually (7.1.2 ROM only)
Xposed: Yes, import Xposed Installer APK manually (5.1.1-7.1.2 ROM only)
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: Not available
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.1 and up
Download from Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clone.android.dual.space&hl=en&gl=US
Older versions: https://apkcombo.com/virtual-master/com.clone.android.dual.space/old-versions/
Tutorial how to root and install Xposed: How to root Virtual Master & install Xposed (Android 7.1.2 only) - Platinmods.com - Android & iOS MODs, Mobile Games & Apps
X8 Sandbox
Android ROM version: 5.1.1 (32-bit)
Rootable: Yes
Xposed: Yes. Must be enabled in settings
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.1 and above
Download from official website: https://en.x8sb.com/
Older versions: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=339406
F1 VM
Android ROM version: 7.1.2 (64-bit)
Rootable: Yes
Xposed: Yes. Must be enabled in settings
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.1 and above
Download from official website: https://x8sb.com/?page_id=134
Older versions: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=339405
Virtual Android / 虚拟大师
Android ROM version: 7.1.1 (64-bit)
Rootable: Yes
Xposed: No
Google services: Not included in CN version. You can use modded EN version if you want Google services
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.0 and above
Download links:
EN version (Modded APK with Google services + root): https://www.andnixsh.com/2023/06/virtual-android-ver-130-mod-apk-root.html
CN official version (As of 2024, they have removed root support from CN version): https://www.wandoujia.com/apps/8111997
V8 Box / V8盒子
Android ROM version: 5.1.1 (64-bit)
Rootable: Yes. Must be enabled in settings
Xposed: Yes. Must be enabled in settings
Google services: Yes. Must be enabled in settings
Note: System language is chinese
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.0 and above
Download from official website: http://www.v8box.cn/
Older versions: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=339988
Black Cat Box/黑猫盒子
Android ROM version: 7.1.2 (64-bit)
Rootable: Yes
Xposed: Yes
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 7 and above
Download from official website: https://www.heimao.top/
Older versions: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=339987
Rocket VM
Android ROM version: 5.1.1 (32-bit)
Rootable: Yes
Xposed: No
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 4.4 and above
![rocket vm.png](https://platinmods.com/attachments/rocket-vm-png.446468/
Download from official website: http://www.rocvm.com/
twoyi (Discontinued)
Android ROM version: 8.1 (64-bit)
Rootable: Yes
Xposed: Yes
Google services: No
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 8.1 and above
Download (With lost releases): https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=339984
Official repo: https://github.com/twoyi/twoyi/releases
VMOS (Modded version to bypass unlocker)
Android ROM version: 5.1.1 (32-bit)
Rootable: Yes. Must be enabled in settings
Xposed: No
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.0-9.0
Download link: https://www.andnixsh.com/2020/09/vmos-1063-mod-apk-bypass-vmos-unlocker.html
VM apps without root support
These VMs on Play Store does not come with root, because it’s a violation of Google Play ToS. They are more safe and can be useful to avoid root detections
VMOS (CN) (2024)
** Android ROM version:** 9.0 (64-bit)
Google services: No
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: Unavailable
System requirements:
- OS: Android 7.0 and above
Download links:
https://www.vmos.cn/product_center.htm
Virtual Android
Android ROM version: 7.1.2 (64-bit)
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.0 and above
Download links:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pspace.vandroid&hl=en
https://apkcombo.com/virtual-android-game-emulator-dual-space/com.pspace.vandroid/
F1 VM Lite
Android ROM version: 7.1.2 (64-bit)
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.1 and above
Download links:
https://apkcombo.com/f1-vm-lite-picture-in-picture-virtual-android-os/com.f1player.play/
https://m.apkpure.com/f1-vm-lite-virtual-android-os/com.f1player.play
VMOS
Android ROM version: 7.1.2 (64-bit)
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.1 and above
Download links:
https://apkcombo.com/vmos-virtual-phone-system/com.vmos.google/
https://apkpure.com/vmos-virtual-phone-system/com.vmos.google
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmos.google&ref=apkcombo.com
VMOS Pro (Old)
Android ROM version: 7.1.2 (64-bit)
Google services: Yes
32-bit emulation support for 64-bit only devices: No
System requirements:
- OS: Android 5.1 and above
Download links:
https://apkcombo.com/vmos-pro/com.vmos.ggp
https://apkpure.com/vmos-pro/com.vmos.ggp
https://apkadmin.com/hks0rgf724q8/VMOS_PRO_1.2.3_apkcombo.com.apk.html
Cloud based VM
Cloud VM costs money. If you can afford, go for it
LDCloud
Android ROM versions: 7.1, 8.1, 9, 10
Server location: Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, US
Rootable: No
Xposed: No
32-bit support: Yes
Google services: Yes
Download from Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ldcloud.cloudphonenet
Official website: https://ldcloud.net/
LT Cloud Phone
Android ROM version: 7.1.1
Server location: Hong Kong
Rootable: No
Xposed: No
32-bit support: Yes
Google services: Yes
Download from Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.letui.cphone
Official website: https://cp.appcpi.com/
Redfinger
Android versions: 6.0 (32-bit), 8.1 (64-Bit), 10 (64-Bit)
Server location: Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, US
Rootable: Yes. Must be enabled in settings
Xposed: No
32-bit support: Yes
Google services: Yes
Official website: https://www.cloudemulator.net/
UgPhone
Android ROM version: 10
Server location: Japan, United States, Singapore, Hong Kong
Rootable: Yes
Xposed: No
32-bit support: Yes
Google services: Yes
Official website: https://www.ugphone.com/
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tykeji.ugphone
Apkcombo: https://apkcombo.com/ugphone-andorid-cloud-phone/com.tykeji.ugphone/
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/hk/app/ugphone/id6445941300