Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 update brought several significant upgrades to PC, seeking to outpace Apple. But, the most significant change was to the app store. From games to social media platforms, your PC just became your second smartphone. You can now launch Android apps in Windows 11. Here’s how.
The rollout
The Windows 11 update has been available for some time, but the ability to launch Android apps was initially only available to Windows Insiders. The feature became available to all Windows users on Feb. 15, 2022. RELATED: 7 things you didn’t know your Android could do The feature started with access to around 50 apps and has since been increased to 100. While the feature will be available in more countries later, it’s currently only available to U.S. users.
What do you need to make it work?
Having a PC that runs Windows 11 is, of course, the first step, but there are a few more details you’ll need to have in order before you can start running apps on your PC. Second, you’ll need to ensure your Windows 11 PC is up to date and running the latest version. You can do so by following these steps:
Hit the Start key.Type in Windows Update.Click Check for Updates.If there is one available, download and install it.Once it’s finished, restart your PC.
Next, make sure the Microsoft Store app is updated. Here’s how: Updating the Microsoft Store
Open the Microsoft Store app.Go to the Library section of the app.Choose Get Updates at the top of the screen.
How to run Android apps on your PC
Here are some of the available apps:
BBCA large variety of gamesKindleKhan AcademyLego Duplo
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