How to Download and Run Android Apps on Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft Windows 11 launched with the ability to run Android apps. While the feature was not present with Windows 11 at the time of launch, it recently started rolling out and users can now download Android apps on their Windows 11 PCs. Users can download Android apps on Windows PC via the Amazon Appstore, which is available on the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft had recently said that more than 1,000 Android apps are ready for install on Windows 11 PCs. Before downloading Android apps, users need to make sure they are on the latest version of Windows 11 (public preview build 1.8.32837.0). Users also need a separate Amazon Appstore in order to download Android apps on their PCs. Here are the steps:

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• Go to the Microsoft Store located on the Taskbar. You can also go to the Start menu and search for the Microsoft Store.
• Search for Amazon App Store on the Microsoft Store. Begin the installation process by agreeing to enable a “Virtualisation” in your BIOS.
• You will see a popup appear asking you to download something called Windows Subsystem for Android. Click on Download.
• When it asks you to let the app make changes, click Yes.
• Once finished downloading, open Amazon Appstore in the popup.
• After a short loading screen, you will have to sign in with your Amazon account.