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How to set a custom resolution on Android-x86 in VMware Player

I want to run Android X86 9.0-r1 virtual machine in Full Hd resolution within Vmware Workstation Player 15.

Solution

    1. Boot in debug mode (second option in boot menu)

    2. When booting stops press 'Enter' and enter command mount -o remount,rw /mnt

    3. Command cd /mnt/grub

    4. Command vi menu.lst

    5. Press 'i' to enter edit mode

    6. Replace quiet parameter in first config with 'nomodeset xforcevesa video=1920x1080' or use own params.You can also add depth buffer like this video=1280x720x32 or add dpi setting video=1280x720x32 DPI=400

    7. Press 'Esc', type ':w', press 'Enter' to save.

    8. Press 'Esc', type ':x', press 'Enter' to exit.

    9. Type reboot -f

      Thats all!