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You can install Windows 11 on smartphones and even play games, thanks to Project Renegade
CSGO and Tomb Raider offer a smooth gameplay
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Published onApril 24, 2024
published onApril 24, 2024
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When Microsoft discontinued Windows as an OS for smartphones, many of us were disappointed. Windows on a smartphone is a memory I still cherish!
With all hopes of Microsoft ever reviving a Windows phone slowly dying,Project Renegadecame to the rescue. It facilitates installing Windows 10 and Windows 11 on mobile phones and even playing popular games with ease.
While Microsoft builds Windows for ARM-based processors, available on both laptops and mobile phones, the problem with installing Windows on the latter lies in the absence of UEFI. And this is whereProject Renegade, an open-source project, comes into the picture!
You will find its files on GitHub, and the Windows installation process for Android smartphones is detailed on theofficial website.
Several tech enthusiasts and YouTubers, includingGeekerwan, have tried outProject Renegadeand installed Windows 11 on a smartphone. The results are surprisingly good, though you may encounter constant errors and BSoD(Blue Screen of Death)errors!
Gaming on a smartphone powered by Windows 11
As for gaming, Windows 11 on a decent smartphone should be able to runCrysis 3, one of the most resource-intensive games. WhenGeekerwantriedCrysis 3on theOnePlus 6T, it wasn’t the most seamless experience, but the game did run. However, the smartphone started to heat up quickly.
For other popular titles likeCSGOandTomb Raider, the gameplay was a lot smoother!
If you are wondering about devices supported byProject Renegadefor running Windows, the developers have shared anextensive list.
The bad news is thatProject Renegadedoesn’t allow installing Windows on iOS, as none of the iPhones make it to the list.
Even Android users shouldn’t get too excited because it’s not that simple. You will have to spend hours making rather complex changes to install and run Windows 11 on a smartphone withProject Renegade. Besides, with a small display, low performance, and frequent errors, it might not be worth all the effort, at least for some of you!
In the recent past, aconcept Windows 12 phonegot users excited about the prospects. Then, there was hype aroundfoldable Windows smartphonesdue to a bigger display, but Microsoft has yet to confirm any such developments. So far, the community is doing all the work!
What are your thoughts about running Windows 11 on a smartphone? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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