How to install Android apps on Windows 11

Windows 11 supports Android apps through the Amazon Appstore, which is one of the biggest differences between Microsoft’s latest operating system and Windows 10. It’s not as simple as downloading Android apps and using them, though. Here’s what you need to know about how to install Android apps on Windows 11.

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Here we focus on natively installing Android applications on Windows 11. You can still use Android apps on Windows 10 through emulation, but if you want to run Android apps through Windows, we recommend installing Windows 11.

How to install Android apps on Windows 11

For Android apps on Windows 11, you need the Amazon Appstore and the Windows Subsystem for Android. You should already have Windows Subsystem for Android installed with Windows 11, but if not, you can re-download it from the Microsoft Store.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store using the following command Windows + S key and search for “Microsoft Store”.

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Step 2: Search for “Amazon Appstore” and select the app.

Search the Microsoft Store for the Amazon Appstore app.
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Step 3: Click Install.

Microsoft Store listing for the Amazon Appstore.
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Step 4: At this point, you may need to enable virtualization on your computer if it is not already enabled. Windows 11 can do this automatically, and if you haven’t already, you can also set up Windows Subsystem for Android.

If prompted, choose set up > download > Next > restart, follow the prompts from the Microsoft Store. You need to restart your computer.

Enable virtualization to use the Amazon Appstore.
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Step 5: Once your PC has completely restarted, Windows Subsystem for Android should appear and then the Amazon Appstore app should open automatically.

Sign in to the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11.
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Step 6: Log in to your Amazon account (or create a new one) and start downloading the Android app on Windows!

The Amazon Appstore interface after login.
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On Windows 11, you can only use the Amazon App Store, but you can still download and use a long list of apps, including TikTok and Comixology. If you’re wondering where to start, be sure to read our guide to the best Android apps for Windows 11.

If you want to explore beyond the Amazon Appstore, you can sideload Android apps on Windows 11. However, these apps are not officially supported, so use them at your own risk.

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