The dream of every tech person is to be able to run applications from different operating systems on the same device, such as Android and Windowsbecause everyone has their good things and their bad things.
This is a great advantage to be able to take advantage of the good of everyone of them if necessary.
The bad thing is that the owners of different systems do not cope with this task, and we have to come up with ways to achieve it, since it is a utopia to have a system in which one could choose an operating system at any time and everything is standard, beautiful, but unrealistic.
Anyway, if you like Windows but some Android apps or games are perfect to run at the same time, we can tell you how you can accomplish such a task.
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA)
The truth is that at the time we told you that different companies with different operating systems didn’t team up for compatibility, we made this remark in a very general way.
We say this because there are indeed two of them who have agreed to propose support from one system to another.
Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is an Android emulation framework that is part of the Amazon Appstore.
This is the feature that is installed from the Microsoft Store in a simple way, as long as it is in countries that can fulfill this function, and Spain is one of them.
Thanks to this active system, we will be able to run Android apps on Windows 11 the way they provide us and without having to run any third-party apps.
Advantage | limitations |
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Native Windows 11 | This is only for Windows 11 |
Android 12 running | Requires a lot of system resources |
Amazon App Store support | it is not in all countries |
Is it possible to launch Android apps from the taskbar? | |
Separate windows for applications |
Issues with the Windows Subsystem for Android
If you are having difficulty getting a subsystem, even though it is installed, it does not work for you, you should remove it and reinstall it, as this error occurs on some other computer.
To do this, you just need to go to Settings > Apps and here look for (this should be the first one) Windows Subsystem for Android.
Once uninstalled, we must follow the following steps to make it work again:
- First copy this address: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-subsystem-for-android/9p3395v…
- Then go to the Microsoft direct download site.
- In the box you see, you must paste the address you copied earlier.
- On the right side, in the drop-down list, you must select Slow and then click on green click icon.
- Of all the options that appear, you must click and download to your computer last of all.
- Now right-click on the start menu button on the taskbar and select Terminal (administrator)
- Inside thermal type cd .\users\username\foldername (\users\UserName\FolderName you should replace it with the path where you saved the file we downloaded earlier).
- you press To come in and then enter this command add-appxpackage .\MicrosoftCorporationII.WindowsSubsystemForAndroid_2209.40000.26.0_neutral___8wekyb3d8bbwe.Msixbundle (remember that after appxpackage\ you must write the full name of the file you downloaded)
- Once the process is complete, you can go to Microsoft Store, write Amazon AppstorePress open and see how everything works perfectly.
android studio
Android Studio is the system I build Google to help developers so they can test your android creations and thus be able to ensure that everything was correct in a simple way.
In Android Studio by Google we have the AVD feature which is nothing but a way make android virtual and thus be able to emulate it on a computer in order to be able to run applications of any type.
Once inside, we can enter the Google Play Store and download the application or install it from the APK file.
It is clear that this Programs for people who know what they are doing because not intuitive and his interface is too complicated for users with little knowledge.
Advantage | limitations |
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Google support | difficult process |
Various versions of Android | Interface for knowledgeable users |
Perfect terminal simulation | High disk space requirements |
Compatible with macOS, Linux and Chrome OS | |
google play store |
LDPlayer
LDPLayer is a widely used emulator that really works pretty well.
One of the main recommendations that can be given about this software is that when we are asked to provide configuration options, we must make them to get the most out of it.
Advantage | limitations |
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Very easy setup process | Old versions of Android are not available |
Quick Start | Not knowing the size of the virtual machine |
Support up to 165 fps |
BlueStacks 5
BlueStack 5 is the emulator we’ll be seeing today, the one that’s been running the longest and is still getting updates, which is a big deal.
It is very easy to use, has good performance, and has the feature that we can have desktop shortcuts.
This does not depend on the Windows Subsystem for Android at all, in fact breaks some features operating system during work.
If you are getting an error with your Windows configuration, the trick to get it to boot without problems is as follows. run as administrator.
Advantage | limitations |
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It starts very quickly | Requires a lot of system resources |
Without advertising | We cannot know the size of the virtual machine |
Applications with their own icons on the taskbar |
NoxPlayer
NoxPlayer is working since 2005 and we can say that this is one of best emulators for Android today, especially because it takes up very little memory.
This is a VirtualBox based solution which has macOS versionwhat makes it unique in this sense.
We will not install anything additionally, since the main one is already standard.
Advantage | limitations |
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reduced size | Additional software in the installer |
It’s also on macOS | Less average power than others |
Icons on the taskbar | |
Support 120 fps |
MEmu
The best thing about MEmu is that we can have multiple versions of Android at our disposal.
will allow us to run on android 4.4 go up to a version offering really good performance. We can say that the least positive part is that it has some other ad occasionally.
Advantage | limitations |
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Good performance | Has sporadic ads |
Support from Android 4.4 | starts a little slow |
Google Chrome preinstalled | |
Support up to 120fps |
mobile connection
If we have a Samsung, Pixel or pure Android phone, we can use the Mobile Link app to remote launch of any application which is installed on our smartphone while the PC is connected through this application.
you also can mirror screenview notifications, view messages, and even interact with phone calls.
As long as your mobile phone has and is compatible with Android 11, you can see everything on the screen of your Windows computer. It is a pity that not all Samsungs work.
Advantage | limitations |
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Official Microsoft software | One network for phone and computer |
Takes up very little memory | Only works with some Android |
Consumes almost no resources | highly dependent on network speed |
Applications with their own icons on the taskbar. | somewhat small size |
samsung dex
Samsung Dex is a system that Samsung has installed on some of its mainstream smartphones to communicate with a Windows computer.
It works like a mobile connection, but only with some of the brand’s models, performing the same tasks and even being able to run Android apps on the screen. It’s a shame that not all applications are compatible with this system.
Advantage | limitations |
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Applications in different tabs | Only for some Samsung |
Good performance | Limited application support |
very low resources | |
Can be connected wirelessly |
You already know many ways to install Android on your Windows PC and take full advantage of it.
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Source: Computer Hoy

I am Bret Jackson, a professional journalist and author for Gadget Onus, where I specialize in writing about the gaming industry. With over 6 years of experience in my field, I have built up an extensive portfolio that ranges from reviews to interviews with top figures within the industry. My work has been featured on various news sites, providing readers with insightful analysis regarding the current state of gaming culture.