Arm development

Winsage
December 9, 2024
User anh0l demonstrated running Windows 11 on Arm from a Xiaomi Poco X3 smartphone, which retains a split partition for Android and has a functioning UEFI. Users reported touchscreen control issues, particularly with inverted functionality on the right side, and temperature spikes reaching approximately 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) during testing. Other Android smartphones have also experienced similar temperature levels. The Xiaomi Poco X3 can run Valve's retired Source engine at 30 FPS but struggles with Source 2-based Counter-Strike 2. Compatibility is better with Snapdragon 800 Series or newer CPUs, while older models are less effective. The shared architecture between Snapdragon CPUs in Windows Arm laptops and Android devices allows for this crossover, though driver support is incomplete. Despite high temperatures, anh0l claims the experience "runs flawlessly," with web browsing and basic Blender animations functioning smoothly at 120 Hz, impacting battery life and device temperature.
Winsage
June 26, 2024
- Microsoft and Qualcomm have been pushing for Arm development - Windows on Arm experience has improved with new processors and native apps - Microsoft's Prism emulator shows promising results in emulating apps - Challenges remain with more complex applications and gaming sector - Progress in app compatibility on Windows on Arm is encouraging - Microsoft offers tools for power users to enhance app compatibility and performance - Future of Windows on Arm looks promising with ongoing development of ARM64 apps and improvements in emulation technology.
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