Microsoft Insider testers may get to try out the Android Subsystem for Windows sooner rather than later, based on the existence of a placeholder app in the Microsoft Store.

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is an optional Windows 11 feature that allows you to run Android apps within Microsoft’s desktop operating system. Out of the box, the feature is tied to ...

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.

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.

A listing for the Windows Subsystem for Android has been spotted in the Microsoft Store. It doesn’t work, however, as it’s only a placeholder.

Windows 11, with its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), allows users to access almost all popular Android apps directly from the Microsoft Store.

Also, if you downloaded Windows Subsystem for Android earlier, uninstalled it, and tried downloading it again, this problem might occur on your computer.

The latest version of Windows 11 Subsystem for Android, in testing, runs all of your apps on the latest Android 12.1.

Then, you need to install Amazon Appstore which installs Windows Subsystem for Android along with it. Then, you need to sign in with a valid Amazon account and install apps and run them.

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.