How to Install Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11

If you want to run Android apps on Windows 11, you must have the WSA installed on your computer. Here is how you can install Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11. You can install this additional functionality even if you do not have a US-based Amazon account or you are outside of the USA.

What is Windows Subsystem for Android or WSA?

Windows Subsystem for Android or WSA is a virtual machine powered by Hyper-V to run Android apps on Windows 11 OS. Although it requires Amazon Appstore to install Android apps on your computer, WSA is the required component you must have on your PC. It is similar to Windows Subsystem for Linux that Microsoft introduced quite a few months back.

Windows Subsystem for Android is available only for US users since Amazon Appstore is not available in most other regions. Even if you manage to bypass the restriction, you must have a US-based Amazon account and opt for Windows Insider Beta Channel to get your hands on this feature. Apart from that, you must have the Windows 11 OS on supported hardware. You cannot test it on Windows 11 installed on unsupported hardware.

There are two ways to install Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11. The first method is for those who live in the USA. For them, it is comparatively more accessible than those who live outside the USA.

How to install Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11

To install Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11, follow these steps:

Open the Microsoft Store on your computer.
Search for amazon appstore.
Install the app from Microsoft Store.
Click on the Start Menu
Select the Windows Subsystem for Android to open it.

At first, you need to open the Microsoft Store on your computer and search for amazon appstore. Following that, click on the search result and install the app on your computer.

Nonetheless, if you cannot find the app on the Microsoft Store, you can get it directly on Microsoft.com by clicking this link.

This package installs all the components at once on your computer. Therefore, once the installation is complete, you can click on the Start Menu, search for Windows Subsystem for Android, and click on it to open.

After that, you can start using this app on your computer.

However, if you try to use this method outside the USA, you will get some error message (This app will not work on your device) on Microsoft Store. To bypass that error, you can opt for the following method. On the other hand, the below way is also known as the manual method.

NOTE: If you do not have an Amazon US account, you cannot log in to the Amazon Appstore. That said, you cannot install any app even if you successfully install Windows Subsystem for Android. In that case, you need to sideload apps to run Android apps and games on Windows 11.

How to install Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 outside USA

To install Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 outside the USA, follow these steps:

Visit the store.rg-adguard.net website on your browser.
Select ProductId from the first drop-down list.
Enter 9P3395VX91NR in the empty box.
Select the Slow from the second drop-down list.
Click the tick mark button.
Download MicrosoftCorporationII.WindowsSubsystemForAndroid_1.7.32815.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundle from the next page.
Right-click on the file and select the Copy as path option.
Press Win+X and select Windows Terminal (Admin) from the menu.
Select the Yes option.
Enter this command: Add-AppxPackage -Path [file path]Click on the Start Menu and open Windows Subsystem for Android.

At first, you need to download the Amazon Appstore package to your computer. For that, you can visit the store.rg-adguard.net website. Here, choose ProductId from the first drop-down menu, and enter this in the empty box: 9P3395VX91NR.

Next, expand the second drop-down list, and choose the Slow option.

At last, click the tick mark button. Then, it shows a list of bundles. From here, choose:

MicrosoftCorporationII.WindowsSubsystemForAndroid_1.7.32815.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundle

which is almost 1.2 GB in size and download the file.

Then, right-click on the file and select the Copy as path option to copy the file path in the clipboard.

After that, press Win+X, choose Windows Terminal (Admin) and click the Yes option to open Windows Terminal as administrator. You need to ensure that a Windows PowerShell instance is opened. If so, enter the following command:

Add-AppxPackage -Path [file path]

Don’t forget to replace [file path] with the original path you copied earlier to the clipboard.

Once done, you can click on the Start Menu and select the Windows Subsystem for Android option to open it.

How to Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11

To uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11, follow these steps:

Click on the Start Menu and right-click on the Windows Subsystem for Android app.
Select the Uninstall button.
Click on the Uninstall option for confirmation.

Let’s check out these steps in detail.

At first, you need to click the Start Menu and select the Windows Subsystem for Android app. Then, right-click on it and select the Uninstall option.

It displays a confirmation window. You need to click on the Uninstall button for confirmation.

That’s all. After that, the Windows Subsystem for Android functionality will be removed from your computer.

Can I Play Android games on Windows 11?

As of now, only a handful number of apps are available for Windows 11 via Amazon Appstore. If your desired app or game is available, you can certainly install and play it without any problem. However, if it is not available, you might have to wait for a few more days.

Read: Windows Subsystem for Android vs BlueStacks

How to get Windows Subsystem for Android?

To get Windows Subsystem for Android, you have two options. If you live in the USA, you can download and install the Amazon Appstore from the Microsoft Store. However, if you do not live in the USA, you can opt for the manual method. It involves downloading the bundle and installing it manually.

That’s it! Hope this guide helped you install Windows Subsystem for Android on your Windows 11 PC.

SudipMajhi@TWC

When he is not writing about Microsoft Windows or Office, Sudip likes to work with Photoshop. He has managed the front end and back end of many websites over the years. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree.