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Install and run Android APK files on Windows 10 and 11, eliminating the need for a simulator. The app provides a comprehensive solution designed to enable Windows 10 and 11 users to seamlessly install and run Android APK files directly on their PCs. Leveraging the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) and Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which are included with the app installation, it creates a virtualized Android environment within Windows.
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Important: If you experience issues connecting WSA to ADB, Click the button below to review helpful tips and guides for troubleshooting any issues.
One of the primary reasons to use the WSA Manager & APK Installer app (let’s call it the WSA+APK App from now and on), is to install and run APK installers on a Windows OS, just like you would on an Android device. This app provides you exactly just that.
Before installing any APK files, use the app to install and run WSA by connecting WSA to ADB. The app is designed to fully automate this process, with the option of manually configure each step.
Once WSA is fully ready, you can install and run APK files.
The WSA Status Manager is designed solely for the purpose of guiding you though all steps required to install and run WSA.
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When WSA is ready, the app displays its readiness in both the Home screen as well as the WSA Status screen. Proceed with installing APK files using the following two methods:
Follow the prompt provided by the app to complete the installation process.
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The WSA Status Manager is an important component of the overall WSA installation and configuration process, necessary for installing and running APK installers.
To install and run APK files on a Windows OS, you need to have the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) installed and configured. WSA creates a virtualized Android environment within Windows, enabling the installation and execution of APK files directly on the Windows system. Additionally, the presence of the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) facilitates communication between the Windows OS and the Android environment, ensuring seamless operation of APK files on Windows.
Important: If you experience issues connecting WSA to ADB, Click here to review helpful tips and guides for troubleshooting any issues >>.
The WSA Status Manager is an important component of the overall WSA installation and configuration process, necessary for installing and running APK installers.
The WSA Status Manager window intuitively guides users through the following five essential steps to ensure WSA is fully installed and ready for use:
Each step must be completed successfully to ensure that all dependencies and prerequisites are met before proceeding to the next step.
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The minimum system requirement for Windows Versions are:
WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) is a feature in Windows 10 and 11 that enables users to run Android apps directly on their Windows devices without the need for an emulator. WSA creates a virtualized Android environment within Windows, allowing users to install and run Android apps seamlessly.
The app detects if a valid version of WSA has been installed and notifies you if a copy of WSA need to be installed. Click the “Install WSA” button and following the instructions to install WSA.
Note: Prior to installing WSA, it is essential to verify that all system settings prerequisites are correctly configured. These settings include:
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Once WSA is installed, click the “Start WSA” button to launch the WSA. This process is usually pretty fast. Once WSA has started, the app displays the Client PID number just to assure you that WSA is actually running.
The Client PID (Process ID) number for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) can vary depending on the specific instance of the WSA process running on the system. Each instance of WSA will have its own unique PID assigned by the operating system. Therefore, there isn’t a specific or fixed client PID number for WSA.
The last step in the WSA management process is to connect WSA to ADB. Click the “Connect WSA to ADB” to initiate the connection
Do expect to encounter some issues while connecting WSA to ADB.
Note: If you continue to experience issues connecting WSA to ADB, Click here to review helpful tips and guides for troubleshooting any issues >>.
After WSA successfully connects to ADB, you are ready to install and run APK files.
When WSA is ready, install APK files from either the Home screen or the APK Installer & Manager.
All installed APK files appear in the app list of the APK Manager, to run an APK file:
For ease of access, use the ‘Create Shortcut‘ toolbar button to add a shortcut to the installed APK instance on your desktop.
The APK Manager offers additional functions for managing installed APK files:
Similar to the Windows Task Manager, the Process Manager provides a quick overview of the running processes within the WSA environment, including system processes and any currently running APK files.
Functions available in the Process Manager include:
Note: Exercise caution when terminating processes, as ending system processes may unintentionally shut down the WSA environment.
Functions available in the File Manager include:
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