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How to Install Windows 10 From an Android Device

We are pretty sure that you must be excited to know about the topic given above. Keeping a backup of windows 10 is always viable and handy to have around. It is a good idea to have and to know that you can also install Windows from your Android Smartphone.

By InfomancePublished 4 years ago 4 min read
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There are wide ranges of external media with the help of which you can install Windows 10 on your device. Another viable idea is to have a backup copy of Windows 10 on a USB flash storage device. But, what if you are required a copy of Windows ten on an urgent basis.

Therefore, to make your doubts clear and let you know the other way of installing Windows 10. In this particular piece of writing, we would tell you – HOW to Install Windows 10 from an Android Device. It carries out with the help of the Drivedroid app. Now that you know this will take place with the use of the Drivedroid app. it is essential to know the steps further.

Let’s begin.

An Intro to DriveDroid:

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The first essential thing about this is that it is an android app. Secondly, this app allows users to mount an operating system. And make this system disc image and act as an installation media, for example, a bootable USB flash drive or CD/DVD-ROM.

Another exciting thing about this is that you can download various operating systems with this app’s help. DriveDroid is wholly associated with Linux Distros, but the good news is you can also use it to install windows 10.

  • Note: DriveDroid needs access to Android root access.

Rooting:

It is a process that enables you to have access to a particular device. With the help of rooting, you have more control and access than a standard app. if we talk about IOs device, then rooting is similar to jailbreaking in an IOS device. You can have this query in your mind that is rooting still useful. And, as this article will unfold itself, you will get your answer. And, the answer is very much in favor.

How to Install Windows 10 with DriveDroid:

Firstly, you must have root access to your Android device. Without this, this tutorial will not be any use for you. Or, maybe it will not work efficiently. It needs root access so that it can mount the Windows 10 ISO correctly.

Now, follow the steps given below to download Windows 10 on your Android Device:

Download the latest version of the operating system (Windows 10)

You will need a copy of Windows 10 to install Windows 10 from your Android device. Firstly, download the latest version of Windows 10. It is the easiest way to download the newest version of Windows 10. Follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Go and open in the toggle the Microsoft Official Software Download page.

Step 2: There select the edition you want to download and click confirm.

Step 3: Now, Select the language, and click confirm.

Step4: Finally, you’ll have 2 options 64-bit and 32-bit, choose as per your hardware.

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After the finishing process of download is complete. The next thing you will have to do is copy it into your android smartphone. Copy it using a USB cable because you will need it for an active connection for the rest of the tutorial.

Download And Configure the app – DRIVEDROID.

Secondly, you need to download the DriveDroid application. After downloading it, install it on your Android device. It will ask for root access that you should grant. Configure the image category such as Windows 10 and copy it in your device.

When you are initially setting up, you must select a default folder to change it later.

Test your settings of DriveDroid.

The app will next test the USB connection settings for your device. It needs to handle the USB connection well and as a mass storage device. Follow the steps given below to know further:

Step 1: Go to the standard Android Kernel.

Step 2: Choose Automatically convert images.

For most of the users, standard kernel options work out. Chose the first option and then pressed next to the opportunity. If the file does not appear in the file explorer, choose a different USB system and then try again. You can also choose to modify the DRIVDROId USB options from the main page.

Step 1: Select USB settings

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Step 2: Manually change the USB mode

Step 3: Mass storage and confirm.

Mount Your Windows 10 ISO in Drivedroid.

The next step includes mounting the Windows 10 image. The windows 10 ISO might already feature on the main page, depending on the default image folder option. If it does not happen, select the gear options in the top-right and then select image directions.

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Access The Windows Boot Menu.

Last but not least, you would now have to connect the Android device to the PC ton, which you want to install your Windows. You can do this using a USB cable. One must note that the PC must be off. When you switch it on you, need to enter the boot menu using the dedicated shortcut.

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When the boot menu loads, scroll down and choose the right option, that is the app option. After this, the windows ten installation screen will load. And, from there you can install a clean version of Windows 10 on your computer.

Finally, install the Windows 10 from your android smartphone on Any Computer.

Final Words

Now you are good to go. It is because you have the Windows 10 ISO and DriveDroid setup on your device. The only thing that you need to keep in mind is that you have to download the latest version before it gets outdated. Download the latest version and then copy it across to your Android device to use with DriveDroid. It is a useful app to keep close by, and it is also safe. You can use this app for various purposes.

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