
Winlator
Run Windows Apps & Games on Android. Unleash PC Power in Your Pocket.
Powered by Wine, Box86/Box64, and Vulkan. Optimized for Snapdragon devices.
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Compatibility
DirectX 9-12 (DXVK/VKD3D), .NET Framework support, Unity Engine optimization
Presets
“Gaming Mode,” “Stability,” and “Compatibility” profiles for tailored performance
Optimization
Snapdragon Adreno GPUs (Turnip drivers), Vulkan 1.1+ support, MediaTek/Exynos warnings
Controls
RTS keyboard mapping, gamepad support, resolution scaling (e.g., 640×360 for retro games)
Guides to start with...
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide on downloading, installing, and setting up the emulator on your Android device.
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Introducing the Winlator Emulator: Play Windows apps and games on Android.
In the current technological setting, our smartphones and tablets can no longer separate work from play. They have become our two most important daily gadgets. On the one hand, Android provides a very huge and diverse market of mobile apps. This, however, in most cases leads to frustration when users cannot manage without Windows programs they have seen used every day.
But fear not! Enter into the scenario Winlator, an Android app that merges the physically and digitally compatible areas.
Where can I download Winlator?
Official versions are available on GitHub (search for “winlator”), winlator.com, or third-party sites like k73游戏网. For Chinese users, the J大整合版 (J-modded version) is recommended for full localization and stability
How do I install OBB files?
.Place main.1.com.winlator.obb in /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/com.winlator.
Note: OBB is not required for versions 6.0+ unless using modified builds.
How do I set up a container?
Tap the “+” icon to create a container. Adjust resolution (e.g., 640×360 for retro games), select graphics drivers (e.g., Turnip for Snapdragon), and allocate video memory (e.g., 6144MB for 6GB RAM devices)
What are the system requirements?
Minimum: Android 9.0+, ARM64 CPU (Snapdragon recommended), Vulkan 1.1+ support, 6GB RAM for 3D games. Avoid Huawei/Kirin devices due to compatibility issues.
Which graphics driver should I choose?
Turnip+Zink (T+Z): Best for Snapdragon Adreno GPUs (highest performance).
VirGL: Universal option for MediaTek/Exynos.
LLVMpipe: Fallback for compatibility (slowest).
Can Winlator run Steam or Unity games?
Steam requires command-line tweaks for older versions. For Unity games, set Box86/Box64 presets to “Stability” to avoid crashes.
Games crash or won’t launch. What should I do?
Check file integrity, update Winlator, or try modified builds. For persistent issues:
Run games from C: or Z: drives.
Disable “services.exe” in container settings.
Why is text displayed as squares (口口口)?
Install Chinese/Japanese fonts (e.g., wqy-microhei or otf-ipafont) into Z:/usr/share/fonts and set LC_ALL=zh_CN.utf8 in environment variables.
How do I fix low FPS?
Lower resolution (e.g., 600×480), enable “Force Fullscreen,” or switch to DXVK/VKD3D for DirectX 9-12 games. Avoid CPU core tweaks—they rarely improve speed.
How do I add custom controls or gamepad support?
Use the RTS Keyboard plugin for touch controls or connect Xbox/PS5 controllers via OTG. Remap buttons under “Input Control” settings.
Can I run old DirectDraw games?
Use CNC DDraw or WineD3D for compatibility, though performance may lag. For DirectX 8 titles, D8VK offers better speed.
What’s new in Winlator 9.0?
Added Vortek driver (experimental), Box64 v0.3.2, and 640×360 resolution support. Improved ALSA audio and Ghost Song compatibility.
How do I add games to the Start Menu?
Place shortcuts in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs and rename them externally for non-English text.
Why does the file manager fail to open?
Try launching explorer.exe
manually, switch to a modified build, or recreate the container.
Is there an official Chinese version?
Only through modified builds like J大整合版, which include preinstalled fonts and libraries.
Credits and Third-party apps
- Ubuntu RootFs (Focal Fossa)
- Wine (winehq.org)
- Box86/Box64 by ptitseb
- PRoot (proot-me.github.io)
- Mesa (Turnip/Zink/VirGL) (mesa3d.org)
- DXVK (github.com/doitsujin/dxvk)
- VKD3D (gitlab.winehq.org/wine/vkd3d)
- D8VK (github.com/AlpyneDreams/d8vk)
- CNC DDraw (github.com/FunkyFr3sh/cnc-ddraw)