The first thing you must do is enable your device for installation from a third-party source.

You’ll need that so Cortana can improve and save your results. You’ll also need some form of Microsoft account, such as an Office 365 account, Hotmail account, OneDrive account, etc. So, you’ll have to install it from a third-party source. You won’t find Cortana on the Google Play Store, at least at the time of this writing. If you still want to give it a try, here’s how to install it. For users who prefer Google, Cortana isn’t worth the time. After using the beta version, I can say that for users who prefer Bing to Google, Cortana might be an decent replacement. Those last two bits make you wonder if Cortana is able to compete with Google Now.

Integrate with Notebook for better, more individualized results.

Set reminders (also requires manual input).

Send texts (this does require some manual input).

Present information like weather, local happenings, etc.

The end result? Cortana does a decent job with the minimal tasks it can perform. Well, the software finally arrived (in beta form), and I was able to give it a go. You may remember, however, that I covered this once before in my post “ Microsoft announces its next upcoming failure: Cortana for Android and iOS” with a less-than-positive opinion. And so, when Microsoft announced they were going to release Cortana for Android, I had to give it a try. Even so, there are some users who simply want to try everything available. If you're looking for a digital assistant to help bridge Android and Windows 10, Jack Wallen shows you how to install Microsoft Cortana.Īndroid already has one of the best digital assistants on the market. The views of the moderation team do not reflect the view of Microsoft or its subsidiaries.So, you want to try Microsoft Cortana on Android? Here’s how

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