What is Windows Subsystem for Android or WSA?
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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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That’s it! Hope this guide helped you install Windows Subsystem for Android on your Windows 11 PC.
