Most prominent, can mention iOS, Android, or Mac, Windowsphone. For those who do not use the Android operating system, finding and using emulators like BlueStacks is not new. However, to be able to use all the features and to experience the most perfect, they are forced to access the account, which few people know how to do. It only has Google or Facebook linking on Bluestacks. Anyone playing with their iOS account on PC?
Bluestacks is an incredibly popular software tool for Windows. It is one of the best Android emulators for PC out there. Initially, it was not a perfect tool, but as the number of Bluestacks users went up, the developers put a lot more effort to improve it as it is today.
Being a good Android emulator for PC, a lot of users fail to figure out how to install apps with Bluestacks or how to play games on Bluestacks. Fret not, to those who are either confused or do not have a clue how to use Bluestacks, we have got you covered with everything you would need to know about Bluestacks.
How To Setup Bluestacks
You need to first download the latest Bluestacks 3 software onto your computer from the official site of Bluestacks. Now, you will have to install the software tool on your Windows system. When done, simply launch the Bluestacks application and then follow the steps given below:
1. Click on “Agree” when asked to improve location accuracy. If you do not want that, click on “Disagree.”
2. Now, you will have to select your language preference. For me, it is English (India) as shown in the image below.
3. Now, you would need to sign in with your Google account. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you would be asked to head to a browser window to authorize the account. It will not launch a separate browser window but will utilize the in-app browser.
You will have to enter your credentials in this screen:
As previously mentioned, if 2FA is enabled for your Google account, this is what you will observe next:
4. When you are done signing in, you will be greeted with a couple of options to turn on backup/restore for your Google account and a location/Wi-Fi usage toggle.
How To Use Bluestacks To Run Apps & Games
After setting up your Google account, you need to know how to use Bluestacks to install an app or run a game. Fret not; we will guide you through the steps (though it is straightforward!).
1. When you launch Bluestacks, you will probably be on the “Home” tab. In case you are not, just click on the “Home” tab.
2. Now, to find an app or a game, you need to be in the App Center window. You may observe three options that include – “My Apps,” “App Center,” & “Help Center.” You need to click on “App Center” to proceed.
3. At the top-right corner, you will observe a search bar. Just type in the name of the app or game you want to install.
4. After you are done, hit the Enter key or click on the search icon to get started.
5. Now, you will observe the Google Play Store listing all the games and apps to your searched keyword. Click on the one you want to install.
6. Just like you do on your Android smartphone, click on “Install” and then accept the permissions to start installing it.
After you have successfully downloaded and installed the app or game, you can find it in the “My Apps” tab to launch it.
Account Profile & Basic Settings
If you head into the “Account” tab by clicking on the profile icon, you will find the option to edit your information. Also, you may choose to upgrade your account to a premium subscription to remove ads, blockers, and unlock premium support. It costs 3.33 USD per month if billed annually else it would be 4 USD per month for the premium subscription.
We have included an image below to help you know more about the options present in the “Account” tab.
Bluestacks For Iphone Apps
Wrapping Up
Still wondering how to use Bluestacks? Let me know the problem in the comments down below. If you have figured out how to use Bluestacks by now, let us know what games or apps you prefer to run on Bluestacks!
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Download BlueStacks for iOS? Not Available.
Bluestacks For Ios Account Download
BlueStacks is tailor-made as an Android emulator for computer to create a virtual Android system on computer, so as to let you play Android games on Windows or Mac freely. If there is BlueStacks iOS available to download, it will be very exciting.
However, despite people are in dire need of it, Apple would never agree with the appearance of BlueStacks iOS emulator or any other iOS emulator. Since the income of Apple mainly depends on hardware like iPhone which runs iOS, Apple definitely will be strongly possessive towards its own iOS operating system.
Even if there is an iOS emulator to help play iPhone games on PC, the shortages are obvious. Often downloaded from ad-based sites, most of the emulators are fake and they may also bring adware or malware to your computer. Besides, the installation process is quite complex and most of them need payment for premium version. For instance, the popular iOS emulator iPadian requires $10 for advanced service. BTW, all of the emulators lack iOS game resources.
Now that all of the negative factors disappoint you to use BlueStacks to play iOS games on PC, how to play iPhone games on your computer free as you play them on your iPhone device?
How to Play iOS Games on PC/Mac without BlueStacks iOS Emulator?
Try Apple AirPlay function. With Apple’s AirPlay technology built in, your iOS iPhone has been ready to send contents including games to computer. The only thing you need to do is to make your computer especially the Windows PC AirPlay-enabled, as AirPlay technology is only available for Apple certified devices.
With 5KPlayer installed, your computer becomes an AirPlay receiver.
At the outset, 5KPlayer was developed as a cross-platform software for helping connect iPhone iPad Android phone to computer, and computer to smart TV like Samsung TV. When there is no iOS emulator for PC like BlueStacks, 5KPlayer acts as an AirPlay receiver to help your computer to display games screen mirrored from iOS iPhone via AirPlay protocol. Even the Apple Arcade games only available for iOS 13/14 iPhone, iPadOS iPad, Mac and Apple TV can be played on PC without the need of BlueStacks iOS emulator.