

There are a few unique input behaviors to consider that will likely require updates to your Android app code, designed for handheld devices, to be compatible when running on a Windows desktop device via the Amazon Appstore. Input compatibility considerations for Windows devices Learn more about specific settings app features: Manage settings for mobile apps on Windows. To access the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app, go to: Start > All Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Settings. Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Settings app The Amazon Appstore on Windows (a requirement for running Android apps on Windows 11) is available in select regions. The Amazon Appstore and the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app will then appear in the Windows 11 Start menu and be available on search, offering a catalogue of Android apps. Install an Android app from the Microsoft Store for the first time, which will also install the Amazon Appstore.Selecting Get will begin the installation of the app. Install the Amazon Appstore from the Microsoft Store.The Microsoft Store will automatically install Windows Subsystem for Android silently in the background when either of the two following user actions are taken:

Your device must meet specific requirements: Device requirements. Windows Subsystem for Android is available on Windows 11. To test your Android app in the Windows desktop environment, a bit of set up will be required. For more details, visit the Preview Program page.

The Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Preview Program allows users to receive early-preview builds of the Windows Subsystem for Android™ and Amazon Appstore on Windows. Want to learn more about Windows Subsystem for Android roadmap, discuss developer issues and file bugs or feature requests with the subsystem team? Visit the Windows Subsystem for Android Developers GitHub.

