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How to Play Android Games on Windows 11
You need to be a member of the Windows Insider Program
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Updated onDecember 5, 2023
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Windows 11 has the unique ability to run Android appson a computer alongside other Windows apps. The new feature was shown off when the operating system was first announced, and the ability to run mobile apps excited many people, especially gamers.
This feature has been in the works for a long time, and we probably won’t see an official release until 2022. Fortunately, eager people can now try out a beta version of the Android feature.
What is the Android feature?
This beta version is known as Windows Subsystem for Android with Amazon Appstore, and as the name suggests, it allows you to install apps from the Amazon Appstore only.
Only 50 Android apps are available, from teaching apps to games like Lords Mobile and Color by Numbers.
If you want to try out the Android app feature, you must become a member of Windows Insider and install the latest version of the Windows 11 beta.
You must also live within the United States because this beta is locked to the US. If you’re outside, unfortunately, you are out of luck and will have to wait until Microsoft officially releases this feature.
You will need an American Amazon account to gain access to the Amazon App Store and make sure your computer meets specific requirements.
On top of being able to run Windows 11, your computer needs:
Without these requirements, the beta will not work.
That said, this guide will show you step-by-step instructions on how to check if your computer meets the requirements, how to become a member of the Windows Insider Program, and how to install some games.
How can I install Android games and apps on a Windows 11 PC?
1. Check System Requirements
2. Join the Windows Insider Program
3. Download the latest version of the Microsoft Store
4. Install Windows Subsystem for Android
After this, you are finally ready to install Android games on your Windows 11 computer.
5. Install Android Games on Windows 11
Windows 11 supports Android games for users who join the Windows Insider Program and install the Amazon Appstore. If you have already done these two things, all that is left to do is open the app to start downloading and installing your desired games.
1. Click themagnifying glass iconon the bottom to open theStart menu.
2.In the top search bar, search for the Amazon Appstore. The full name is Windows Subsystem for Android with Amazon Appstore.
3.On the next window, click theSign inbutton.
4.Sign in with your United States-based Amazon account.
5.Select the game and Click theGetbutton. In this example, we’re downloadingColor by Numbers.
6.Click theDownloadbutton to start downloading the selected game.
7.After the game finishes downloading, the blue bar underneath it changes toOpen. ClickOpento bring up the game.
8.A small window of the game will appear which can be resized. You can also use the mouth and keyboard to play the game.
Once you’ve completed the steps, you can open the app from the Amazon Appstore or find it on the Start menu.
6. Buy an Android Game
What can I do if I don’t have the system requirements?
If your computer doesn’t meet the system requirements, you can upgrade your hardware by installing an SSD or updating your RAM. But there are so many kinds of SSDs that it can be overwhelming, so it’s essential to research andfind out which SSDs are the best.
Suppose you do manage to download the Windows Subsystem for Android beta; note that the selection is pretty slim. Only a handful of games are available, and there is no news if more are coming. But theselection of Android apps is pretty decentas it has other games like Minecraft and some non-game apps.
If you still want to try out Android apps on your computer, there are other options. There areAndroid emulatorsthat allow people to use apps on a Windows 10 and 11 computer, and the best part is that the best ones are free.
The only downside is that you may experience frequent errors likeEversoul 4010compared to running them on an Android device.
Installing Android games on Windows 11 can help, especially when you cannot playSoul Knight Prequel due to error code 6.
Feel free to comment below if you have questions about the Android feature methods or issues. Suggest guides you’d like to see or information on other Windows 11 features.
More about the topics:Android software,Microsoft Store Fixes,Windows 11
Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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