This Windows 11 Android APK sideload tool is about to get even better
It’s now possible to run thousands of Android applications on Windows PCs.
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What you need to know
Windows 11 now supports downloading Android apps through the Amazon Appstore. The functionality is in preview androlled out yesterday. While there are over 1,000 Android apps available through the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11, there are quite a few apps that are missing. Luckily, it’s possible to sideload Android apps onto Windows 11.
A program called WSATools simplifies the process of sideloading Android apps onto Windows 11. Once set up, WSATools provides a point-and-click interface for installing APK files onto PCs. Soon, WSATools will support backing up Android apps and data, making applications easier to reinstall.
There isn’t a confirmed release date for backing up apps and data, but the feature should arrive in the near future, according to the developer of WSATools.
It’s possible tosideload Android APKs onto Windows 11without a program like WSATools, but the process is more complicated. WSATools handles the setup process, allowing people that aren’t as tech savvy to get the Android apps they want onto their PCs.
While you can sideload a massive library of Android apps onto your PC, there are still some limitations. Apps that require the Google Play Store to function will not work unless you jump through some extra hoops. Our guide onhow to run Google Play Store Android apps on Windows 11can help if you’re looking to use apps that need Google services on your PC.
WSATools
This tool allows you to sideload Android apps onto Windows 11 without having to know how to use command line or ADB. Soon, it will support backing up apps and data.
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