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3,700ShellAudience · generalComplexity · 4/5Setup · hard

TLDR

Mobox lets you run Windows programs and games on an Android phone without rooting the device, by combining Termux, Box64, and Wine into a menu-driven installer that needs no Windows PC.

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  root((Mobox))
    What it does
      Runs Windows apps on Android
      No root required
      No Windows PC needed
    How it works
      Termux Linux layer
      Box64 ARM translation
      Wine Windows translation
    Graphics options
      Mesa VirGL broad compat
      Turnip Snapdragon perf
      DXVK and VKD3D
    Requirements
      Android 10 or higher
      Snapdragon for best perf
      Three apps to install first
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Install and run Windows desktop games on an Android phone without rooting the device or owning a Windows PC

USE CASE 2

Set up DirectX 9 games using the Mesa VirGL graphics path for broad compatibility across most Android phones

USE CASE 3

Configure Turnip graphics on a Snapdragon phone with an Adreno 6xx or newer GPU for better gaming performance

USE CASE 4

Use the Mobox menu system to manage Wine versions, install Windows components, and adjust resolution and display settings

What is it built with?

ShellWineBox64Termux

How does it compare?

olegos2/moboxarialdomartini/oh-my-gitantonbabenko/pre-commit-terraform
Stars3,7003,7093,711
LanguageShellShellShell
Setup difficultyhardmoderatemoderate
Complexity4/52/53/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperops devops

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1h+

Requires installing three separate apps (Termux, Termux-X11, Input Bridge) before running the installer, best performance needs a Snapdragon chip with Adreno 6xx or newer GPU.

In plain English

Mobox is a project that lets you run Windows programs on an Android phone, without needing to own a Windows computer or root your device. It does this by combining several open-source tools: Termux (a Linux terminal for Android), Box64 (which translates x86 instructions so they can run on a phone's ARM processor), and Wine (which translates Windows program calls into Linux ones). The result is that Windows applications, including many games, can be installed and run directly on a compatible Android phone. Setting it up involves installing three apps from the project's download links: Termux, Termux-X11 (which provides a graphical display window), and Input Bridge (which handles touch controls). After that, a single command pasted into Termux downloads and runs the installer. Once installed, you type "mobox" to open its menu system, where you manage Wine, install components, and adjust settings. The project includes a configuration menu that lets you control things like graphics drivers (Mesa VirGL for broader compatibility, or Turnip for better performance on Snapdragon devices with specific Adreno graphics chips), resolution, and display settings. There is also a debug logging option that writes a log file to the phone's storage. Performance and compatibility vary by device. The README notes that most Android phones can run DirectX 9 games using the Mesa VirGL graphics path, while achieving better performance with newer titles requires a Snapdragon chip with an Adreno 6xx or Adreno 725-740 GPU. Android 10 or higher is recommended. The project relies on a collection of third-party tools including DXVK (for DirectX-to-Vulkan translation), VKD3D, and custom Wine builds. There is no official support forum, community support is available through a linked Discord server.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I want to install Mobox on my Android phone to run Windows games. Walk me through installing Termux, Termux-X11, and Input Bridge, then running the Mobox installer command in Termux.
Prompt 2
How do I switch Mobox from Mesa VirGL to Turnip graphics on a Snapdragon Android phone for better game performance?
Prompt 3
I'm trying to run a specific Windows game in Mobox and it crashes. How do I enable the debug logging option to write a log file and figure out what is failing?
Prompt 4
What graphics driver should I pick in Mobox for a phone with a Snapdragon 888 and Adreno 660 GPU, and why does the choice matter?
Prompt 5
I installed a Windows game through Mobox's Wine environment but it runs slowly. What settings in the Mobox configuration menu should I adjust to improve performance?

Frequently asked questions

What is mobox?

Mobox lets you run Windows programs and games on an Android phone without rooting the device, by combining Termux, Box64, and Wine into a menu-driven installer that needs no Windows PC.

What language is mobox written in?

Mainly Shell. The stack also includes Shell, Wine, Box64.

How hard is mobox to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is mobox for?

Mainly general.

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