H1. Try Microsoft’s Lost Andromeda OS on Surface Duo
Now a days you can try out the Andromeda OS on Surface Duo, although Microsoft canceled the project in 2018 opting for Android instead of rebuilding a mobile app ecosystem.
H2. What Was Andromeda OS Actually
This operating system which was a custom version of Windows 10 was specifically tailored for dual-screen devices. It was supposed to be equipped with Live Tiles and a Start Menu that would be displayed acroos to two separate displays. Live Tiles is this neat interactive feature that you can use to interact with your apps without having to launch them directly.
H2. A Glimpse Of What Could Have Been – Leaked Build
You might be interested to know that all thanks to a leaked build a Surface Duo has been successfully converted into Anrdomeda OS because of some work done by Gussave Monce. And guess what, you can experience it yourself on your Surface Duo. Although this leaked build is a bit incomplete and full of bugs, still it offers quite an insight into what was going to be the future of Microsoft’s mobile app ecosystem if things would have gone by their original plan.
H2. How To Get The Leaked Build On Your Surface Duo
It’s not very easy, but if you’re an adventurous person, you can download the Andromeda OS build onto your Surface Duo. This build is available in the form of an FFU file and all the flashing instructions are available on Gussave Monce’s GitHub page. Be careful because the process will delete all your Android data, its more or less and activity recommended for beginners. Once you successfully install the build, you’ll be able to run both Android and Windows on your device. I hear the devices will be able to share internal storage space, which is pretty cool. You will however need a PC to start up your Windows installation.
H2. Why It Matters
This andromeda OS build truly shows you the potentiality of the Surface Duo and it’s a good reminder of how different this device could have looked if things would have gone by Microsoft’s original plan. As it happens today, andromdea os build is an unfinished product because it got canceled in 2018, however, it still offers a unique opportunity for you to experience the past and what Microsoft could have possibly achieved if they hadn’t canceled this project.
