How To Run Android 4.0 In Virtualbox (Internet Connection Supported)

UPDATE: "Buildroid for VirtualBox" 20120530 update based on Android 4.0.4 has been released. (Link)


Those who have tried to run Android-x86 on Virtualbox before probably know its Internet connection is not playing well together with Virtualbox. Here's a good news, Daniel Fages is building Android operating system which support to run in Virtualbox named 'Buildroid for VirtualBox'. After trying it, this is the best Android virtual machine I have tried so far. Everything is working, including Internet.  


Before setting up Android in Virtualbox, things you need to prepare are:

• VirtualBox
• Choose an Android 4.0.3_r1 (20120518 build) (link)
• Without Google apps and Play (Read more to install Google Play and apps)
• vbox86p : Built for a “phone”, 480×800 default resolution
• vbox86t : Built for a “tablet”, 1024×600 default resolution
• vbox86tp : Built for a “tablet” with phone capabilities, 1024×600 default resolution
• With Google apps and Play
• “Test VM” includes Google Apps (with ‘Play’) :buildroid_vbox86t_4.0.3_r1-20120518_gapps.ova ( “ for testing purpose only ”  VirtualBox image)

Setup Buildroid in Virtualbox:

1. Install and Open VirtualBox
2. Click File, then Import Appliance...
3. Click Choose... button and open the downloaded .ova Android VirtualBox image.
4. Click Next button.
5. Click Import button.
6. Select Buildroid and click Start button.

7. Done. Have fun with the Android operating system.

Note:
- Press right Ctrl to regain mouse control on computer.
- To unlock screen after being idle, press the ESC key and slide with mouse. Or, you can disable the screen lock (Settings > Developer options > enable Always stay awake).