How can I convert an exe file to apk?
nikste4 said:
How can I convert an exe file to apk?
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You can't. .exe is a Microsoft DOS / Windows executable. Android is a Linux based OS. The runtime environments aren't compatible so you can't just "convert" it.
Do you need to run a specific program under Android? May be there is a similar program you can use.
It is not possible.
Bad news. Android cannot be used like a windows emulator.
For someone who knows what an apk is, it's rather strange you didn't know this isn't possible. Like the other users have mentioned Android and Windows are completely different. Are you wanting Microsoft Office? Microsoft has released touch versions of Office for Android but it won't be completely full-fledged like what you get on Windows.
no you cant convert exe file to apk
these two files totally run on two different platforms/devices
the encoding is totally different
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I previously posted on the wrong section, sorry, so I'm transferring it here.
Anyway, I want to know what programs I can use to make programs for HTC Raphael. Can I use Microsoft Visual Studio? Borland? I currently know how to use c and c++, do I need to use c# instead? And are the commands the same with the one on for the PC and for the PPC? So yeah any programs for programming on the desktop or on the PPC?
Thanks in advance!
yeah visual studio will do it
it support
1
.net compact framework for c# which is a subset of normal .net with some of the more fancy controls missing is normal .net programs from pc dont use anything missing in the compact framework they can run directly on the pocketpc unless the rest is not programmed to adjust (c#)
2
it support microMFC which is a pocketpc version of the old microsoft foundation classes
which was ms's object lib before .net (c/c++)
3
it support pure win32 api which again is a subset of the normal windows win32 api (c/c++)
performance wise 1 is lowest 3 is fastes
support in turms of having control without programming too many unmanaged hooks 3 is best 1 is worst
speed to get a project up and displaying something and having some functionality 1 is fastest 3 is worst
dont know about borland anymore guess they support compact framework
So if I make a program in c or c++, I can actually run it already on my PPC? If so, why does the .exe files on my PPC disallows me to run them on my desktop? Do I need to like convert the .exe file I made on my desktop to make it run on the PPC? If yes, is there any program out there to convert it to make it available for my PPC?
you have to run it using an emulator on your pc such as the one that comes with vs
userman777 said:
So if I make a program in c or c++, I can actually run it already on my PPC? If so, why does the .exe files on my PPC disallows me to run them on my desktop? Do I need to like convert the .exe file I made on my desktop to make it run on the PPC? If yes, is there any program out there to convert it to make it available for my PPC?
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if you have Visual Studio 2005 Pro, you can create a new "SmartDevice" project. This will take care of setting up almost everything you need. You can also later create a SmartDevice Cab project to create an cab for your program.
It is quite straightforward...try a simple hello world program to get used to it.
So I have Bell Canada service, and they offer a music download service similar to Sprints. Now I have the base program which I know is Java based, and I think is just wrapped up jad and jar file in an exe with something coded in to tell it only to run with the original java software installed on the phone. Now my problem is like most here I tossed the stock rom out long ago, and run a custom rom which ofcourse doesn't use the same Java emulator. So I think there might be two solutions, first would be I need Esmertec's Jeodek installer, or a better solution would be if someone could verify that the program is indeed just wrapped and can pull the base files out of it so I can use any emulator software.
Bump, anyone with ideas?
Is it possible to root phones and use adb or are we waiting for the Surface pro to do that.
you're going to need surface pro (or any x86/64 based hardware) to run adb unless the tools are recompiled for arm and released in the windows store.
adiliyo said:
you're going to need surface pro (or any x86/64 based hardware) to run adb unless the tools are recompiled for arm and released in the windows store.
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How about a virtual environment?
i don't think windows RT can run a virtual environment, but i'm not sure, as i haven't tried to do something like that
adiliyo said:
i don't think windows RT can run a virtual environment, but i'm not sure, as i haven't tried to do something like that
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Would be awesome if you could
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you could always have a pc running windows 8 pro then remote desktop to it. the metro rdp client is really cool and support multi touch etc so just like using it on your surface and as its metro you can run side by side etc.
mh some found a way??
it would be really awesome if someone can recompile adb for Win 8 RT.
If someone can tell me how this will work i'll do it. The Software for this i allready have. For developing and for publishing in the Store.
HandyBesitzer said:
mh some found a way??
it would be really awesome if someone can recompile adb for Win 8 RT.
If someone can tell me how this will work i'll do it. The Software for this i allready have. For developing and for publishing in the Store.
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Can't be built in visual studio apparently. Relies on cygwin.
And having the software for developing and publishing in the store is useless. You need the source code which anyone who has the skill to actually do the port can obtain (it is all open source). It isnt something that someone can just tell you how to do, if they could tell you how to do it they would have done it themselves.
not possible on RT. you can't open .exe files (adb.exe, fastboot.exe, ..)..
unbenannt said:
not possible on RT. you can't open .exe files (adb.exe, fastboot.exe, ..)..
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Errm, yes you can, you just cant open exe files compiled for x86. You can open exe files for ARM no problem.... adb.exe may be for x86, but your statement was that you cant open an exe file on RT which is entirely false.
ah ok i meant x86 of course sorry for misleading information..
Hi I'm farely new to xda (over on the Rezound forums mostly). Just recently I've been looking into tablets since my laptop died. My friend has this tablet and from what I've seen and read it's a good buy. Since im replacing my laptop with this I'd need to be able to run exe files. Is it possible to root and mod this to be able to run exe files? Or not since this a an android device? Sorry if this is a basic question again I'm new here. Thanks for help in advance
hmmmm, i dont think thats possible. Unless you install a different OS on it. But with pure android OS, i dont think so. EXE is kind of windows specific. But, what app are you trying to install using an EXE file? Im pretty sure there is an android equivelant for the app.
May have problems with it as exe is a program compiled for x86/x64, not ARM. Same reason why Windows RT & Pro aren't the same. Pro runs on x64 and can run normal exe's. RT runs on ARM and can't run native windows programs.
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NickS VR4 said:
May have problems with it as exe is a program compiled for x86/x64, not ARM.
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And even if it was compiled for ARM, it won't run on Android. EXE is an Windows executable and depends on the Windows runtime libraries.
It would be nice to see someone developer a full blown version of Wine for Android, or if companies like Codeweavers can make CrossOver for Android to allow the use of .exe Windows applications.
I know this is not impossible and very possible if Android is really just a Google controlled version of Linux.
My first and only paid $ purchase of Linux was Xandros 2.0 desktop OS, and one of that OS main selling features was that it had Crossover integrated into it. I could download .exe's and install them on Xandros and run Windows apps. :laugh:
You're looking at two different processor architectures on two different operating systems. You would need a whole lot more than just a crossover/wine for Android. Consider purchasing the Asus Vivo Tab (not the Vivo Tab RT) if you have to run .NET/win32/WinRT executables. Also consider if android has equivalent apps that suit your needs. What kind of Windows programs do you use?
Update:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.max2idea.android.limbo.main&hl=en
If you ran this, installed Trinux on it and ran wine/crossover (provided they even support Trinux) you MIGHT have a chance at running windows apps. But it will likely be insanely slow.
The other option is to buy a new server, install Windows Server 2008/Server 2008 R2, buy a router that supports VPN, get a really good internet service (preferably with symmetrical data rates), buy the XTraLogic RDP app for android, tunnel into your VPN from your android device, set up terminal services on Windows Server, buy one Terminal Services Client Access License, configure RemoteApp in terminal services and run the apps using XTraLogic RDP on your android from your windows server. You would have to keep the server running 24/7.
My point being, even if you could pull this off, it would be incredibly impractical. Consider alternatives, like equivalent apps for Android or an X86 tablet.
this post is relevant
I have some few questions as a simple end user. I want to use my SMT-231 tab4 for native windows' exe. Codeweaver crossover apk runs on chromesbooks only and maybe in Samsung s7 and above. Is it possible to convert exe to jar and then jar to apk so that I can execute these natively on my android since I cannot find a genuine windows emulator on my phone? ExaGear is for games, I dont to that route, and Splashtop is not native. I believe we can go beyond the limitations of processors and cross-breed as in the case of Onda tablets.
Andronicus2035 said:
I have some few questions as a simple end user. I want to use my SMT-231 tab4 for native windows' exe. Codeweaver crossover apk runs on chromesbooks only and maybe in Samsung s7 and above. Is it possible to convert exe to jar and then jar to apk so that I can execute these natively on my android since I cannot find a genuine windows emulator on my phone? ExaGear is for games, I dont to that route, and Splashtop is not native. I believe we can go beyond the limitations of processors and cross-breed as in the case of Onda tablets.
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A Windows emulator is about your only option.
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