Hey everyone, in today’s blog, I’ll walk you through the process of installing APK files on a Windows 10 & 11 PC. To achieve this, we’ll first need to set up the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on your Windows 10 & 11 machine. Before diving in, ensure your computer meets the following requirements: at least 8 GB of RAM, an SSD drive, and a modern processor such as Intel Core i3 8th generation, AMD Ryzen 3000, or newer. Additionally, make sure virtualization is enabled in your BIOS or UEFI settings.
Step 1: Verify Virtualization
Right click on Task Bar, Open “Task Manager“, navigate to the Performance tab, and confirm that virtualization is enabled.
Step 2: Enable Virtual Machine Platform
Search for “Windows features,” open the Turn Windows feature on or off , check the “Virtual Machine Platform” option, and click OK. Restart your computer to apply the changes.
Step 3: Download and Install WSA
Visit the GitHub page provided and download the latest stable WSA build for Windows 10 & 11 and then Click on second link MindTheGapps and “Start Download“. Extract the zip file, open the WSA folder, and “run the bat file” to install WSA and the Google Play Store on your PC.
Step 4: Set Up WSA
Sign in with your Google account to access the Play Store. For sideloading APK files, proceed with the following steps.
Step 5: Enable Developer Mode
Open Windows Subsystem for Android WSA, go to advanced settings and “enable developer mode“. Click on “Manage developer settings” and “toggle on USB debugging.”
Step 6: Download WSA Pacman Tool
Visit the GitHub page, Click on exe file and “Start Download” to download the WSA Pacman tool, and install it on your computer.
Step 7: Connect Devices
Launch the WSA Pacman tool, and upon successful connection, a notification will appear.
Step 8: Install APK Files
Double-click your desired APK file, and install it as you would any other EXE file on Windows. You can create a desktop shortcut for the Android app for easy access.
Conclusion:
And there you have it! Sideloading your favorite Android apps on a Windows computer is now a breeze. If you ever need to uninstall an app, you can do so from the Windows Settings. Now enjoy your Android apps on your Windows 10 & 11 PC. Thank You!