Install Box86 + Wine + Android in Termux

Box86 with Wine on Android

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Introduction

Run Windows apps (.exe) on Android without rooting your device using Box86 and Wine. Box86 emulates x86 apps on ARM systems, while Wine enables Windows app compatibility.

Prerequisites:

• 32-bit Architecture: Ensure your device has a 32-bit architecture. If you have a 64-bit architecture, you'll need to switch to 32-bit.

Installation Guide

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Step 1: Log in to Your Linux Distribution

proot-distro login ubuntu

Note: The command may vary depending on your Linux distribution.

Step 2: Install Necessary Dependencies

sudo apt update ; sudo apt install python3 gcc build-essential cmake git wget -y

Step 3: Clone and Compile Box86

1. Clone Box86:

   cd ~ ; git clone https://github.com/ptitSeb/box86 ; cd box86

2. Compile Box86:

   mkdir build; cd build; cmake.. -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=RelWithDebInfo ; make ; sudo make install

Step 4: Download and Set Up Wine

1. Create a Wine directory and download the necessary files:

   mkdir ~/wine ; wget https://www.playonlinux.com/wine/binaries/phoenicis/upstream-linux-x86/PlayOnLinux-wine-7.0-rc5-upstream-linux-x86.tar.gz ; tar -xvf PlayOnLinux-wine-7.0-rc5-upstream-linux-x86.tar.gz -C ~/wine/

2. Configure environment variables:

   echo "export BOX86_PATH=~/wine/bin/ export BOX86_LD_LIBRARY_PATH=~/wine/lib/ export BOX86_LOG=1" >> ~/.bashrc

Step 5: Apply Changes and Verify Installation

Re-login to your Linux distribution to apply the changes. You can now use Box86 with Wine.

box86 wine winrar.exe

Example: Run WinRAR using Box86 and Wine.

Important Note:

The provided steps are a general guide and may vary depending on your specific Linux distribution and setup.