we have build a virtual machine from the latest Android ICS 4.0.4 source code, Ice Cream Sandwich. You can download from here:

Please check our unique VMLite VNC Server app to run android remotely on any devices:

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver



v4.0.4
www.vmlite.com/vmlite/VMLite-Android-v4.0.4.7z

After download, unzip it, you can use VirtualBox or VMLite to start the vm.

update: (1) support host mouse (2) sdcard support (3) shared folders

a new vm for Jelly Beans will be ready soon.

Gretty good!

Two screenshots:

www.vmlite.com/vmlite/android-v4-1.png

www.vmlite.com/vmlite/android-v4-2.png

hi, cannot boot your Android-v.4.vdi in virtualbox version 4: boot is interrupted with "cannot find /systems/bin/servicemanager".
Any advice?

did you try to use Add VM... menu to add the .vbox file?

make sure you use IDE for the storage controller. Select the 2nd boot option (which is the default)

hi,
thanks for the superfast reply with the solution! It boots, Wifi and mouse work. In order to install apps (dropbox, filemanager etc.) I might need to configure a SD card? Any advice? ALT+F1, to open a console, is blocked?
Thanks again for your help,
volker