Install Android on VirtualBox for Line Registration

Installing the Android operating system on a VirtualBox virtual machine allows you to experience Android apps on your computer, including registering for a Line account. This process requires specific configuration steps to ensure the system runs smoothly and is compatible with the Line app.

One crucial aspect of installing Android on VirtualBox is checking the virtual machine’s specifications. For example, VBoxManage showvminfo "Android" displays the detailed configuration of the Android virtual machine, including RAM (Memory size), graphics card memory (VRAM size), number of CPUs, chipset type, boot mode, and connected storage devices. These parameters directly impact the performance of the Android operating system on the virtual machine and its ability to run the Line app.

Choosing the right Android version is also vital. Some older Android versions may not be compatible with the latest Line versions. Therefore, it’s recommended to select the latest Android version or the version recommended by the Line developers to ensure compatibility and the best user experience. Additionally, ensure the installed Android version fully supports Google services, as Line requires these services to function.

Configuring the network for the Android virtual machine is equally important. You need to select the appropriate network mode (e.g., NAT, Bridged Adapter) so the virtual machine can connect to the internet and download the Line app. Verifying the network connection after installing Android is crucial to ensure the virtual machine can access Line’s servers. If using NAT mode, ensure the network ports are configured correctly to allow internet connectivity from the virtual machine.

After installing the Android operating system on VirtualBox, you can download and install the Line app from the Google Play Store. The Line account registration process on the Android virtual machine is similar to that on an Android phone. You need to provide a phone number or email address to register and verify your account. Note that using a virtual phone number to register for Line might have some limitations.

$ VBoxManage showvminfo "Android" Name: Android Groups: / Guest OS: Linux 2.6 / 3.x / 4.x (64-bit) UUID: 75ec7f34-4f7a-4d3b-9553-fcffdfedc7ef Config file: /home/tarkus/VirtualBox VMs/Android/Android.vbox Snapshot folder: /home/tarkus/VirtualBox VMs/Android/Snapshots Log folder: /home/tarkus/VirtualBox VMs/Android/Logs Hardware UUID: 75ec7f34-4f7a-4d3b-9553-fcffdfedc7ef Memory size 2048MB Page Fusion: disabled VRAM size: 16MB CPU exec cap: 100% HPET: disabled CPUProfile: host Chipset: piix3 Firmware: BIOS Number of CPUs: 2 PAE: disabled Long Mode: enabled Triple Fault Reset: disabled APIC: enabled X2APIC: enabled Nested VT-x/AMD-V: disabled CPUID Portability Level: 0 CPUID overrides: None Boot menu mode: message and menu Boot Device 1: Floppy Boot Device 2: DVD Boot Device 3: HardDisk Boot Device 4: Not Assigned ACPI: enabled IOAPIC: enabled BIOS APIC mode: APIC Time offset: 0ms RTC: local time Hardware Virtualization: enabled Nested Paging: enabled Large Pages: disabled VT-x VPID: enabled VT-x Unrestricted Exec.: enabled Paravirt. Provider: Default Effective Paravirt. Prov.: KVM State: powered off (since 2020-05-12T22:28:05.840000000) Graphics Controller: VBoxVGA Monitor count: 1 3D Acceleration: disabled 2D Video Acceleration: disabled Teleporter Enabled: disabled Teleporter Port: 0 Teleporter Address: Teleporter Password: Tracing Enabled: disabled Allow Tracing to Access VM: disabled Tracing Configuration: Autostart Enabled: disabled Autostart Delay: 0 Default Frontend: VM process priority: default Storage Controller Name (0): IDE Storage Controller Type (0): PIIX4 Storage Controller Instance Number (0): 0 Storage Controller Max Port Count (0): 2 Storage Controller Port Count (0): 2 Storage Controller Bootable (0): on Storage Controller Name (1): SATA Storage Controller Type (1): IntelAhci Storage Controller Instance Number (1): 0 Storage Controller Max Port Count (1): 30 Storage Controller Port Count (1): 1 Storage Controller Bootable (1): on IDE (1, 0): /usr/share/virtualbox/VBoxGuestAdditions.iso (UUID: c3d7405c-7e4c-4d5a-bbe5-1ea6278314af) SATA (0, 0): /home/tarkus/VirtualBox VMs/Android/Android.vdi (UUID: 95834ed6-e26b-4457-b24c-41e3fe0534d4) NIC 1: MAC: 080027F0BED5, Attachment: NAT, Cable connected: on, Trace: off (file: none), Type: 82540EM, Reported speed: 0 Mbps, Boot priority: 0, Promisc Policy: deny, Bandwidth group: none NIC 1 Settings: MTU: 0, Socket (send: 64, receive: 64), TCP Window (send:64, receive: 64) NIC 2: disabled NIC 3: disabled NIC 4: disabled NIC 5: disabled NIC 6: disabled NIC 7: disabled NIC 8: disabled Pointing Device: USB Tablet Keyboard Device: PS/2 Keyboard UART 1: disabled UART 2: disabled UART 3: disabled UART 4: disabled LPT 1: disabled LPT 2: disabled Audio: enabled (Driver: ALSA, Controller: AC97, Codec: AD1980) Audio playback: enabled Audio capture: enabled Clipboard Mode: Bidirectional Drag and drop Mode: HostToGuest VRDE: disabled OHCI USB: enabled EHCI USB: enabled xHCI USB: disabled USB Device Filters: Index: 0 Active: yes Name: CNFEH63M332011111192 Integrated_Webcam_HD [5727] VendorId: 1bcf ProductId: 2b91 Revision: Manufacturer: Product: Remote: Serial Number: Index: 1 Active: no Name: Broadcom Corp 5880 [0101] VendorId: 0a5c ProductId: 5832 Revision: 0101 Manufacturer: Broadcom Corp Product: 5880 Remote: 0 Serial Number: 0123456789ABCD Index: 2 Active: no Name: Intel Corp. [0001] VendorId: 8087 ProductId: 0a2b Revision: 0001 Manufacturer: Product: Remote: 0 Serial Number: Bandwidth groups: <none> Shared folders:<none> Capturing: active Capture audio: not active Capture screens: 0 Capture file: /home/tarkus/VirtualBox VMs/Android/Android.webm Capture dimensions: 1024x768 Capture rate: 512kbps Capture FPS: 25kbps Capture options: vc_enabled=true,ac_enabled=false,ac_profile=med Guest: Configured memory balloon size: 0MB

The output of the VBoxManage showvminfo command provides detailed information about the Android virtual machine configuration, allowing users to check and adjust parameters to optimize performance for running the Line app. This is crucial to ensure a smooth Line registration and usage experience on the virtual machine.