Description

Android-x86 8.1-r6 Oreo was released in June 2021 as a desktop-oriented Android distribution for running Android on compatible PCs. This 32-bit edition targets older x86 computers, legacy BIOS systems, and users who need an Android desktop environment on hardware that cannot run the 64-bit build. A 64-bit edition is also available.

This release is primarily a security and maintenance update over Android-x86 8.1-r5. It updates the platform to Android 8.1.0 Oreo MR1 release 8.1.0_r81, moves to the LTS Linux kernel 4.19.195, and updates Mesa to version 19.3.5 for improved graphics support. The release also updates alsa-lib and alsa-utils to 1.2.5, adds the alsamixer utility and UCM files, fixes an issue preventing native bridge libraries from downloading, and adds device-specific compatibility quirks. Users can boot the ISO from USB or install Android-x86 through supported Linux package workflows. Related options include the 64-bit Android-x86 8.1-r6 edition and other Android-x86 releases.

Android-x86 8.1-r6 is an old release with support no longer active; it is not an LTS release and should be used mainly for legacy hardware compatibility.

Consult the official Android-x86 8.1-r6 release notes for files, checksums, and source details.