Running Android apps on Windows 11: A complete guide

While the official Windows 11 does not support Android apps yet, participants in the Windows Insider Program Beta Channel can now experience this feature. This article will guide you on how to use Android apps on Windows 11, including how to install and uninstall.

Can Windows 11 run Android applications?

Microsoft has delayed Android app support for Windows 11, but now you can run Android apps through the Windows Android subsystem, as the platform's preview version is available in the Windows Insider Beta channel. The premise is that you are running the latest version of Windows 11 and Microsoft Store, and the feature is currently limited to the U.S. region, which means you need a U.S. region account to access Amazon Appstore.

So, how to use Android apps on Windows 11? If your device supports this feature, this article will guide you to start using Android apps on Windows 11.

• How to install Windows Android subsystem on Windows 11?
• How to install Android apps on Windows 11?
• How to uninstall Android apps on Windows 11?
• How to uninstall Windows Android subsystem on Windows 11?

How to install Windows Android subsystem on Windows 11?

Step 1: Check whether your computer meets the system requirements for installing Android applications on Windows 11

To install Android apps on Windows 11, make sure your device meets the following requirements:

• Memory: 8GB (16GB recommended).
• Processors: Intel Core i3 8th generation, AMD Ryzen 3000, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c or higher.
• Storage: Solid State Drive (SSD).
• Microsoft Store app: version 22110.1402.6.0 or higher.
• Windows 11 version: Build version 22000.xxx or higher.
• Windows Insider Plan: Beta Channel.

Step 2: Join the Windows Insider Program

Android app support is available only for Insider Program participants in the Beta channel. So if you want to use Android apps on Windows 11 before someone else, you need to join the Windows Insider program.

Step 3: Update Windows 11 to the latest version

Now you can go to Windows Update to check if you are running the latest version of Windows 11 in the Beta channel. In Windows Update, you can click Check for updates to see if there are any updates available. If so, you need to download and install these updates on your computer.

Step 4: Update the Microsoft Store

1. Click Start and select Microsoft Store to open it.
2. Click Library in the menu on the left.
3. Click to get updates .
4. Click the Profile menu in the top menu and select Apply Settings .
5. Scroll down to the About This App section and check your version of Microsoft Store. It should be equal to or higher than 22110.1402.6.0.

Step 5: Enable the virtual machine platform

If you want to install the Windows Android subsystem on a Windows 11 computer, you also need to enable virtualization.

1. Click the search icon and search to turn Windows features on or off .
2. Select the first result to turn on Windows features.
3. Scroll down to the virtual machine platform and select it.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
5. Click Restart .

Step 6: Install the Windows Android Subsystem on Windows 11

1. Search for Amazon Appstore in the Microsoft Store and select the first result to open it.
2. Click Install .
3. Click Settings .
4. Click to download .
5. Click Next .
6. Click Restart .

After completing these operations, you can sideload Android applications on your Windows 11 computer.

How to install Android apps on Windows 11?

To install Android apps on a Windows 11 computer, you can follow these steps:

1. Search for Amazon Appstore using Windows Search and click the first result to open it.
2. Click to log in .
3. Sign in with your US Region Amazon account.
4. Search for the app you want to obtain.
5. Click to get .
6. Click to download .

How to use Android apps on Windows 11?

After installing the Android app on Windows 11, the app will run like a normal app on your device. You can open it from the Amazon Appstore. You can also add it to the Start menu or to the All Apps section.

Once opened, you can maximize, minimize, or resize its window. You can use the mouse and keyboard to enter. If you want to exit, just click the Close button.

How to uninstall Android apps on Windows 11?

If you don't want to use an Android app, you can uninstall it like you would in the Microsoft Store app.

Method 1: Uninstall Android apps on Windows 11 from the Start menu

1. Click Start and search for the Android app you want to uninstall.
2. Right-click on the target app in the search results and select Uninstall .

Method 2: Uninstall Android apps on Windows 11 from settings

1. Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps and Features .
2. Find the app you want to uninstall.
3. Click the 3-dot menu next to the app and select Uninstall .

You can choose your preferred method to uninstall Android apps from your Windows 11 computer.

How to uninstall Windows Android subsystem on Windows 11?

1. Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps and Features .
2. Find the Windows Android subsystem.
3. Click the 3-dot menu next to the app and select Uninstall .
4. Restart your computer.

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Summarize

Now you should know how to use Android apps on Windows 11. For users running the official version of Windows 11, they still need to wait for Android app support to be rolled out to the public. If you have any other questions, you can tell us in the comments.

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