Windows 11 Android app support rolls out to more countries — here’s how to get started
You can now install Android apps on Windows 11 in a wider range of countries
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What you need to know
Android app support on Windows 11 is now available in several new regions. Previously, the functionality was limited to the United States and Japan. Support for it is now rolling out to 31 additional markets, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Microsoftannounced the expansionearlier this month alongside the release of theWindows 11 2022 Update. The Android Subsystem for Windows, which is what enables Android app support on Windows 11, is now rolling out to the markets Microsoft mentioned.
An email sent out by Microsoft outlines the prerequisites for using the Windows Subsystem for Android:
The Amazon App Store on Windows 11 now has over 20,000 apps, which sounds like a lot but is quite limiting. Our guide onhow to sideload Android apps using WSA on Windows 11will vastly expand the library of Android apps available for your PC. If you want to take things even further, it’s possible torun Google Play Store Android apps on Windows 11, though the process to get that working is complicated.
A utility calledWSAToolsmakes it easier to sideload Android apps onto Windows 11. We’ll take a closer look at Android app support on Windows 11 now that it’s available in more regions.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
