14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 11 is the first Microsoft desktop operating system to support Android apps, but right now, this highly anticipated feature is only available as part of the Windows Insider program.
Furthermore, Microsoft released it for testers with a series of limitations, including for the apps that can be installed on Windows 11. In other words, insiders aren’t allowed to install all the Android apps they want but only choose from a collection that Microsoft itself selected.
An app called WSATools, however, unlocks the full potential of Android apps on Windows 11.
What WSATools does is to allow Windows 11 users to install pretty much any app they want on the operating system using a very simple approach. And this week, the app has made its public debut on the Microsoft Store, therefore becoming available for all users.
Now publicly available
Currently at version 0.1.70, WSATools works exactly as you’d expect it to work, though keep in mind you still need to have WSA installed on your Windows 11 device.
“WSATools is NOW PUBLIC on the Microsoft Store! Thanks everyone who helped. This update also improves ADB installation, now it won't crash anymore for those of you that had this bug. This also fixes a few loading screens getting stuck!” the developer proudly announced on Twitter.
In the meantime, it’s still not known when Microsoft plans to bring Android app support to everyone on Windows 11. The company keeps focusing on the testing version as part of the Windows Insider program.
“The Windows Subsystem for Android is available across the full spectrum of Windows processor types (AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm). We are partnering with Intel to leverage Intel Bridge Technology to enable Arm-only apps to run on AMD and Intel devices, enabling customers to get the broadest set of apps on the broadest set of devices. In order to provide a performant and secure customer experience for the Windows Insider Program, the Subsystem requires Windows 11 machines to meet minimum system requirements – and we will use this release to validate and adjust these requirements,” Microsoft explained.