Earlier, installing Android applications on Windows was an extremely technical and lengthy process.
We typically had to sideload our favorite Android applications to use them on a Windows PC.
Yet, it also didnt work well because some popular applications arent there in the Amazon App Store.
You first need to root your Windows PC to use the Windows Subsystem for Android and run Android applications.
This sounds like something tricky to do.
Its much easier with Magisk.
This detailed tutorial lists all the steps to root Windows Subsystem for Android.
What is Magisk Manager?
Magisk Manager is a popular rooting tool.
It lets you root your Android phone without reporting Google about it.
Google prevents rooting Android smartphones.
Magisk Manager has a high success rate and rarely fails to root your smartphone or Windows.
Here are the steps to remove the current version of WSA.
1.Press theWindowskey and typeWindows Subsystem for Androidin the search bar.
2.Right-select theWindows Subsystem for Android,and then select theUninstallbutton.
Then, restart or reboot your Windows PC.
If you do not see the Windows Subsystem for Android in the search results.
Then, it means your system doesnt have WSA installed.
you’ve got the option to skip to the next step.
Android SDK Platform Tools are a way to develop applications for the Android platform.
It will download as a zip file.
After downloading the zip file, extract it anywhere on your PC where accessible.
Download Modded WSA
The next step is todownloadthe modded WSA.
After downloading the modded WSA extract the zip file anywhere on your Windows 11 PC.
Also, dont add any space while saving the file.
Otherwise, it will create an issue while installing the modded WSA.
You only need to download the Modded WSA.
No need to install or make any changes as of now.
Enable Developer Mode On Windows 11
1.PressWindows Key + Ito open configs.
2.Head toPrivacy and Security Settingsand search for theFor Developeroption.
3.After that, tap on the toggle to enable theDeveloper Modeand confirm it by clicking onYes.
Now,openit
2.Then, search forVirtual Machine Platformand check the checkbox to enable it.
3.At last, choose theOKbutton andrebootyour PC.
If yes, then start following the below steps.
If not, then you candownloadit.
Once PowerShell is installed on your PC follow the below steps.
1.Search forPowerShell, and click onRun it As Administratorto get all the administrative rights.
In our case, we have saved the files in D Drive in the WSA_ROOTED folder.
You have successfully installed modded WSA on your Windows 11 PC.
Download the Magisk app
You need first to download the Magisk Manager app.
Enable Developer Mode in WSA
1.Press theWindowskey and typeWindows Subsystem for Androidand open it.
2.Then, scroll down, and punch the Developer Modetoggleto fire up the option.
But before that, you oughta sideload the Magisk Manager software.
Sideloading the Magisk Manager software will require creating a connection between WSA and ADB.
you’re able to easily establish the connection with ADB in a few simple steps.
1.Press theWindowskey and typeWindows Subsystem for Android.
2.Scroll down, and look for theIP Addresssection.
3.select theRefreshbutton to get the updated IP Address of your WSA.
4.Then, head to the folder where you extracted theAndroid SDK Platform Toolzip file, and typeCMD.
5.After typingCMDin the bar, press the Enter key to launch the Command Prompt.
6.Now, execute the mentioned command:adb connect (Your IP Address Here).
For instance, adb connect 202.142.122.36
7.Keep executing the command, until you get the connection successful message.
You have now successfully created a connection between WSA and ADB.
load the Magisk utility
1.kick off the folder where you extracted theMagiskfile.
3.Once done, open CMD and execute this command to install Magisk program: adb install magisk.apk.
4.once you nail installed the Magisk Manager utility, open it.
When you kick off the program, it will ask you to download a proprietary code.
So, hit theOKbutton.
Run Any Android system
1.Press theWindowsKey, typePlay Storein the search bar andopenit.
2.Now, search for any Android program you want to install on your Windows PC.
FAQs
How To find out if the Windows Subsystem for Android Is Rooted or Not?
1.Open Playstore on your Windows, and search for the Rooth Checker by Joeykrim.
tap on the Install button to download the program.
2.Now, open theMagiskapplication, head to theSuperusertab, and enable theRoot Check Basicoption.
3.Then, open theRooth Checkerapplication, and tap on theVerify Rootbutton.
4.After verifying it, you will see a popup stating your PC is rooted.
Will Windows 11 Natively Run Android Apps?
The Amazon Appstore supports multiple Android applications.
How Do I Get Windows Subsystem on Android?
There are multiple methods to get Windows Subsystem for Android.
you could install Amazon Appstore from the Microsoft Store.
Another way is to install any Android program from Microsoft Store for the first time.
It will automatically install Windows Subsystem on Android on your Windows PC.
How Do I Enable Windows Subsystem on Android?
Otherwise, it’s possible for you to install any Android tool from Microsoft Appstore to enable WSA.
