Can you run Google Play Store on Windows 11?

Ashutosh Singh

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Windows 11 is now rolling out to eligible PCs in the Stable channel. It comes with a bunch of exciting new features.

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And recently Microsoft has also released the preview of Windows Subsystem for Android to Beta channels. This means you can now use Android Apps.

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Officially Windows 11 comes with the Amazon App Store.

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As of now, Windows Subsystem for Android is officially available in the beta channel. But you can install it manually on any Windows 11 build.

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Yes, you can manually install GApps on Windows Subsystem for Android. Thanks to @ADeltaXForce, a popular developer. Check the link for the guide.

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Yes, you can manually install apk using adb command. Download or copy the APK to your PC and install ADB Driver/SDK Platform Tools for ADB Commands.

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Windows Subsystem for Android will continue to consume resources in the background, so make sure to turn it off after using it.

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