You Can Now Try Using Android Apps On Windows 11 Here S How

However, that was notably absent from the initial release of Windows 11, presumably because it wasn’t quite ready to go yet. Users that are interested in trying out Android apps on their Windows 11 PC, though, will be glad to know that Microsoft has started rolling it out to some users. Here’s how to check it out by yourself.

Check if You’re In the Insider Program

The new Windows Subsystem for Android is currently available only to some Windows 11 users on the Insider Program, particularly to those receiving updates on the Beta branch. So if you want to ensure you’ll get prompt access to Android apps on your computer, the first course of action is to go into your computer’s settings, go into Update & Security/Windows Update, and check your Insider Program status.

If you’re not on the Windows Insider Program, whether you’re running stable Windows 10 or Windows 11, you’ll want to enroll. Go into the Windows Insider Program section, link your account, then follow the steps to get your computer enrolled. Make sure to select the Beta update channel, since that’s the one you need to get Android app support.

If you’re already on the Insider Program, probably because you wanted to try out Windows 11 earlier than everyone else, check if you’re on the Beta release channel by going into the Windows Insider Program section in Update & Security/Windows Update. Chances are that you are, but if you’re in the Release Preview channel, switch it to Beta before continuing.

Afterward, just wait until your computer finishes grabbing updates, and you’re pretty much done.

What Else Should I Know?

Windows 11 Now Runs Android Apps

First, it was with Linux, and now we’re seeing Microsoft fully embrace Android. It seems clear Microsoft’s current north for Windows is to turn it into an all-in-one operating system that can run anything and fit everyone’s needs, no matter how niche those needs are. Android app support was a big selling point for Chromebooks, but now, Windows 11 PCs with Android app support could give Chromebooks a run for their money.