Tips for Android Apps on Windows 11 and How to Run Android Apps on Windows 11

If you've just bought a new Windows machine, the news that “Microsoft has allowed access to Android apps on Windows 11” might have added to your to-do list! Unfortunately, this enticing new feature wasn't available at launch. Recently, it started rolling out gradually, but for now, it's limited to the US due to the unavailability of the Amazon store in other regions.

This article will show you how to run Android apps on Windows 11. If you're ready to download and install Android apps from the Amazon Appstore, keep reading.

Main content:

Preparing for Installing Android Apps on Windows 11
How to Run Android Apps on Windows 11 (including WSA Installation)
More Tips: Expand Disk Space to Solve Out of Memory Issues

Preparing to Install Android Apps on Windows 11

To get started with Android apps on your PC, you'll need to install the Windows Subsystem for Android™, which lets you run Android apps from the Amazon Appstore on your Windows PC. Before you begin, check the system requirements:

Check the minimum requirements

Memory: 8 GB (minimum)

16 GB (recommended)

Processor: Intel 8th Gen Core i3 or above

AMD Ryzen 3000 series or higher (minimum)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c or above (minimum configuration)

Processor architecture: x64 or ARM64

Here's how to check your RAM, processor, and operating system: Open Settings > Select the “System” tab, then scroll down and click “About.” This should tell you whether your device meets the requirements for running Android apps on Windows 11.

Check the processor, RAM, and operating system version

If you're running low on RAM/memory, click here to fix "insufficient memory" issues. Or, check out our other guides on what to do when you don't have enough memory or disk space to complete an operation.

Type of storage: Solid-state drive (SSD)

Check the storage type: Go to Settings > click on System > scroll down and select Storage > click on Advanced storage settings > click on Disks & Volumes. Check if Disk 0 is an SSD (if it's an HDD, you won't be able to run the mobile apps).

Windows 11: Update to the latest version.

The steps to check for a Windows 11 update are as follows: Open Settings from the Start menu > Click on Windows Update > Install any available updates.

Check for the Windows 11 update

Microsoft Store app: Update to the latest version.

Check for Microsoft Store updates: Open the Microsoft Store app > click Library in the lower-left corner > click Get updates.

Virtual machine platform: Enabled.

Enable the Virtual Machine Platform: Open the search box, type “Turn Windows features on or off” > scroll down and check the “Virtual Machine Platform” checkbox.

How to Run Android Apps on Windows 11 (Including Installing WSA)

You'll need to open the Microsoft Store and install the Amazon Appstore there. Next, launch the Android subsystem from the Start menu.

1 - Install the Amazon Appstore on Your Computer

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store. If you don't see a pin for the Store on the taskbar, open the search box and click Microsoft Store to open it.

Step 2. Search for “Amazon Appstore.” Then, tap on the “Install” button on the right.

Step 3: A wizard will then guide you through the process of configuring the Amazon Appstore on your computer.

Select “Set Up” to continue, then choose “Restart” to complete the process.

2 - Enable the Windows Subsystem for Android

After installing the Amazon Appstore, proceed to the Settings for Windows Subsystem for Android. Go to Start > All apps > Windows Subsystem for Android Settings > under "Subsystem resources," select "On demand" or "Always on" (check other options as needed).

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3 – Create a New Amazon Account and Start Downloading Android Apps

1. Open the Amazon Appstore. It should open automatically. If it doesn't, go to your Start menu, select "All Apps," then find the Amazon Appstore under the "A" section.

Step 2: Sign in to Amazon or create a new Amazon account.

Step 3. Browse the App Store and look for the Android app you want to install on your Windows 11. Then, tap the “Install” button.

Once it's installed, you can use it just like any other Windows program, including launching it from the Start menu or even pinning it to the Taskbar.

More tips: Extend disk space to solve low-memory issues

Don't panic when you find most of your RAM is in use, you need a reliable disk manager to extend drive space. AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional serves as a space saver to resize low memory without data loss on Windows 11/10/8/7. Then why recommend this tool instead of the built-in program of Windows? The reason is simple - it's easier. AOMEI introduces "Smart Size Adjustment" into the app mechanism. This means you can adjust volume size with one click.

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Step-by-step tutorial for "Smart Space Adjustment"

Step 1: Enter the Partition Manager and hover the mouse over the target drive with low disk space, then click Resize/Move Volume.

When there is not enough space and the partition shows as read-only, Partition Master will give a warning of low disk space and provide an option to "Adjust with One Click."

Click "OK" to automatically extend the partition.

With the Partition Master tool, you can intelligently extend the partition to solve the low disk space problem. Just click “OK” to proceed.

If Smart Resize does not suit your needs, you can click Manual Resize to manually expand the partition. Click OK to continue.

Step 3: Proceed to extend the low disk space partition.

Click the “Run Task” button in the top right, and save all changes by clicking “Apply.”

Closing, summarizing

This article outlines the system requirements and setting up WSA to install Android apps from the center. Hopefully, this helps you tick off the to-do for running Android apps on Windows 11. If the minimum requirements disappoint, follow the steps to check for updates or expand space with a third-party disk manager.