Officially, it’s only available for Windows 11. But third-party developers have figured out how to install the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 10 as well.

To install the Google Play Store on Windows 11, you first need to uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android. Then, compile and install the modified Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on your computer.

If Android apps do not connect to other devices on the same network, enable WSA advanced networking in Windows 11/10.

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is a Windows 11 feature that lets you install and run Android apps on a Windows computer. Microsoft first previewed the feature in 2021, rolled out a ...

Windows Insiders have an update to install for the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11. The update adds package verification, which scans apps for viruses before installing them.

Microsoft launched a new update for the Windows Subsystem for Android. Learn more about how Android app performance was improved.

Microsoft recently updated the Windows Subsystem for Android to Android 13. The same update also improves the performance and reliability of the tool.

Windows 11 comes with the ability to install and run Android apps if you so choose. We lay out the steps you need to take in order to get it up and running.