Learn how to reset Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11. You can reset WSA to factory defaults using Windows Settings.

Microsoft has published developer documentation and released a first test build of the promised Windows Subsystem for Android for Windows 11.

Windows 11 can run Android apps, but only a limited number from Amazon's Appstore. Here's how to sideload unsupported Android apps you want to use.

When the download is complete, click the Open Amazon Appstore button. The Windows Subsystem for Android will then start to load, and depending on how fast your system is, it can take a minute or two.

Sideload Android apps on Windows 11 using the Command Prompt Launch the start menu and search for Windows Subsystem for Android.

Thankfully however, the arrival of Windows Subsystem for Android lets you run apps from Google 's mobile operating system to run natively in Windows 11, albeit with some help from Amazon.

Microsoft is finally rolling out the ability to run Android apps on Windows 11 to everyday users. Here's how to get started.

If you use Android apps on Windows, you're likely using the Windows Subsystem for Android. However, Microsoft has announced that they are sunsetting the service in 2025.

Android everywhere Here’s how Android apps on Windows 11 are going to work Microsoft is building an Android framework on top of the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is an optional feature that allows you to run Android apps on Windows PCs. Officially, it’s only available for Windows 11.