Windows 11: How to install Android apps via APK or Amazon Appstore

When Windows 11 started to be talked about, a rumor started to spread: it would be possible to run Android apps on your PC. This in itself is nothing new. Very good emulators are already available, including the well-known BlueStacks. However, the latter poses a major problem: it’s currently limited to Android 7.

Therefore, it is a minor revolution for Microsoft to start with the new operating system. Like its integrated system WSL for Linux, the operating system will soon integrate WSA, the Windows Subsystem for Android. The latter is already available for members of the Insider program. Here’s how you can get your hands on it.

Which Windows 11 PCs can run Android apps?

Currently, not everyone can benefit from WSA yet. Indeed, several conditions must be met to be part of a handful of lucky users. Here are the checkboxes:

• Your PC must have minimal configuration To install Windows 11
• You should use Windows 11
• you should enable virtualization in BIOS
• Your PC should be recognized as it is now. United States of America
• You must be registered at insider program Microsoft, especially beta channel. If not, go this link.
• Your Amazon account should be at: United States of America

As you can see, European users are not yet affected by WSA. With a little luck, you can still find yourself in any situation. If so, congratulations, you can proceed to the next step. If not, don’t panic: it’s only a matter of time before the feature becomes available globally.

How to Run Android Apps on Windows 11

Have you come this far? The good news is your PC can already run Android apps. It has been offered to more than fifty users to date. We explain the procedure to you:

• Hungry Microsoft Store and install Windows Subsystem for Android
• During installation, a window appears presenting the Amazon store. click Follow Then To upload.
• click Open Amazon Appstore. This may take a few minutes.
• Login Your Amazon account or create one if you don’t have one.
• Choose the app you want
• click about to obtainThen To upload
• on the menu To startfind the app name and open it

That’s all you need to do to run an Android app on your Windows 11 PC. Currently, only a few games seem to be available on the Amazon store. However, it may already be interesting to get an overview of the functionality that is more or less similar to any software installation via the Microsoft Store.

How to Run Android APKs on Windows 11

Note that you don’t have to go through the Amazon store to launch an Android app on your PC. Just like on a smartphone, it is possible to use an APK file downloaded from the web. Here’s how to go about it:

• meeting day this link
• download SDK Platform Tools for Windows
• Open WSA and developer mode
• take note IP address is displayed. If the IP address does not appear on the screen, refresh the page.
• Navigate to the folder where the downloaded ZIP file is located. extract content
• DownloadApp APK you want to run
• Put the APK file in the folder SDK Platform Tools
• Open terminal and type the following command:The .\adb.exe link [votre_adresse_ip]
• After connecting, type the following command:.\adb.exe installation [nom_apk]

Then the installation will start. Once finished, the Android app will appear in the Windows 11 Start menu. All you have to do is open it and use it like on a smartphone. However, keep in mind that this tip does not apply to all apps. Indeed, some require Google Play Services to work properly.