This week Microsoft started testing the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), which makes it possible to run Android apps in Windows 11. However, right now it’s available to a limited number of insiders and in a very reduced form. Despite this, enthusiasts have managed to roll out the Google Play Market content store in Windows 11, effectively making millions of Android apps available for installation.
During the testing phase, Windows Preview members can find descriptions of 50 Android apps in the Microsoft Store, along with links to download them from the Amazon Appstore. It seems that this state of affairs did not suit an enthusiast under the nickname ADeltaX, who reported on Twitter that he was able to install Google Play services and the Play Market store in Windows 11.
That means he can run any Android mobile app available in the official Google store on his computer. Although the developer described in detail the method of installing Play Market in Windows 11, the source notes that it should not be used by inexperienced users, as there is a chance of disrupting the operating system.
As for the official testing, insiders can currently only download 50 Android apps to their computers. Microsoft is working with Amazon to expand the list of available apps. “We’ve worked with Amazon and app developers to prepare 50 apps for Windows insiders to test and verify compatibility on different hardware configurations. In the coming months, we will be releasing new apps through updates to the Windows pre-assessment program,” Microsoft said in a statement. When the WSA subsystem will be available to all Windows 11 users was not specified.