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Android application for running Windows applications with Wine and Box86/Box64

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Winlator

Winlator is an Android application that lets you to run Windows (x86_64) applications with Wine and Box86/Box64. WINE

Installation

  1. Download and install the APK (Winlator_8.5.5.apk) from GitHub Releases >> DOWNLOAD <<
  2. Launch the app and wait for the installation process to finish

Useful Tips

  • If you are experiencing performance issues, try changing the Box64 preset to Performance (Gaming Mode) in Container Settings -> Advanced Tab.
  • For applications that use .NET Framework, try installing Wine Mono found in Start Menu -> System Tools.
  • If some older games don't open, try adding the environment variable MESA_EXTENSION_MAX_YEAR=2003 in Container Settings -> Environment Variables.
  • Try running the games using the shortcut on the Winlator home screen, there you can define individual settings for each game.
  • To speed up the installers, try changing the Box64 preset to Intermediate (Speed-up Installer) in Container Settings -> Advanced Tab.
  • To improve stability in games that uses Unity Engine, try changing the Box64 preset to Stability (Unity Games) or in the shortcut settings add the exec argument -force-gfx-direct.

Information

Results can vary based on the device used, environmental conditions, and other factors, such as simultaneous processing, and different processor capabilities.

(Freedreno and Turnip are only compatible with Adreno 610 and above with exceptions like 710, 642L, etc)

Credits and Third-party apps

Many thanks to ptitSeb (Box86/Box64), Danylo (Turnip), alexvorxx (Mods/Tips) and others.
Thank you to all the people who believe in this project.