Officially, it’s only available for Windows 11. But third-party developers have figured out how to install the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 10 as well.

Microsoft Windows 11 provides native support for running Android apps, but installing and running APK files on a Mac is much less streamlined.

However, in this article, we will talk about native support. How to install Android apps on Windows 11 To install Android apps on Windows 11, you will need Amazon App Store and the Windows Subsystem.

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.

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is a Windows 11 feature that lets you install and run Android apps on a Windows computer. Microsoft first previewed the feature in 2021, rolled out a ...

Open the Windows Store and search for the Amazon Appstore. The store will install the subsystem, and the subsystem installs the Amazon client like some manner of software turducken.

Windows 11 news and updates for June 2025 If you're new to the Windows Subsystem on Android, make sure to check out our guide on how to install Android apps from outside the Amazon Appstore.