Android apps for Windows 11: the subsystem will be launched in other countries

The Windows subsystem for Android will now be launched again in other countries and will remain without any functionality in that country for now, although Microsoft had announced the feature long before Windows 11 was released. In addition to the US, Japan is being considered. right Now.

Microsoft has promised to use popular apps, such as the TikTok short video portal, Facebook Messenger and Snapchat, as well as mobile games designed for Android under Windows, several times when viewing Windows 11 and before that, during the testing phase, as central. Part of the new operating system. But to this day, the necessary Windows subsystem for Android, the Amazon Appstore, and corresponding applications are reserved for users with a US account.

Windows Subsystem for Android Still Not Working

Apart from the third-party apps “WSATools” and “WSA Toolbox”, which act as app installers for Android packages (.APK), the new Android Subsystem (WSA) cannot be used outside the USA. But that should change now – at least for users in Japan.

Today we’re expanding the preview of Android™ apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in Japan. We’re happy to take this first step on our way to making this preview available in other countries and regions.

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But even in the Pacific island nation, Windows 11 Insiders are first provided with the corresponding feature before Microsoft wants to roll out the functionality in other regions again.

Also available in this country on the Microsoft Store

The Amazon Appstore Preview can already be found on the website and in the Microsoft Store since the release of Windows 11 Build 22000.194. However, these items are still placeholders.

Microsoft announced the relevant system requirements for using Amazon Appstore Preview and WSA in October last year on the Windows Blog.

• Your computer must be running Windows 11 Build 22000 or higher and meet these hardware requirements.
• You may need to enable BIOS/UEFI virtualization on your computer. Click here for a guide on how to enable this on your computer.
• Your computers region must be set to US
• Your computer must be in the Beta Channel. If you are new to the Windows Insider Program, click here to start registering and join your PC in the Beta Channel.
• You will also need to have an Amazon US account to use the Amazon Appstore.

Windows 11 22H2 is said to bring apps for Android

After the final release of the Fall 2022 Update aka Windows 11 22H2 aka Sun Valley 2, which has already appeared as a preview in the Dev Channel and in the Release Preview channel and will be distributed in waves from late summer to fall as usual, the Windows subsystem for Android is expected to celebrate Finally, with its premiere in Germany.

Google Play for PC is also a long time coming

Google Play Games for Windows PC is still only available in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. A project on GitHub reveals to developers which Android apps already work on Windows 11 with the above solutions.