# Windows Subsystem for Android:tm: Developers
Windows Subsystem for Android™ and the Amazon Appstore will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store after March 5, 2025. Learn more.
Windows Subsystem for Android enables your Windows 11 device to run Android applications that are available in the Amazon Appstore.
What is this repository for?
| :bug: File a developer bug | :gear: Submit a feature request | :books: Report a documentation issue | :speaking_head: Discuss with the community |
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| Report developer issues with apps and features on Windows Subsystem for Android. | Submit a developer feature request for the Windows Subsystem for Android | Report issues with our developer documentation | Discuss Windows Subsystem for Android with other developers |
This repository is not for end-user related issues for apps or the Amazon Appstore. Use the Windows Feedback Hub for end-user related issues.
Repository Interaction
Your best method of filing bugs and feature requests directly with the subsystem team is through issues! Please follow the contributing best practices. Before filing an issue, please ensure it hasn't already been answered in our Frequently Asked Questions, an existing issue, or developer documentation
File an Issue
You can file a bug, feature request or documentation issue under Issues. Please avoid filing duplicates of open/closed items. If you're filing a bug, always include the version number of Windows Subsystem for Android in the version number field of the issue.
Milestones (build number)
Milestones are used by the Microsoft team to track what subsystem version a bug or feature request is targeting. You can find your version number in the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app, under the About section.
| Previous Milestones | Current Milestones | Future Release |
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| All previous builds of the subsystem and past bugs/feature requests can be found here | The current builds of the subsystem. This is where current bugs will be found. This includes the generally available build, as well as the preview builds of the subsystem. | Future build(s) of the subsystem. All feature requests will be associated with this milestone. |
Discuss the Subsystem and FAQ
For developer discussions around Windows Subsystem for Android, please use Discussions. The internal Microsoft team will post Announcements here upon new releases and major updates relevant to developers. You can find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) here as well.
For all general (non-developer) subsystem questions, please visit Microsoft Answers. For all Amazon Appstore or app-specific questions, please visit Amazon's developer page.
Roadmap
Here's a snippet of what's currently :white_check_mark: available or :x: unavailable and what we have on our radar for the :fast_forward:future:
| Current Features | Future Roadmap |
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| :x: Android Widgets :white_check_mark: Certain Audio Codecs :white_check_mark: Camera (front + back) :white_check_mark: ClearKey DRM or MPEG-DASH content :white_check_mark: CTS/VTS :x: Direct Bluetooth access (and BLE) :white_check_mark: Ethernet :x: File Backup/restore :x: File transfer :white_check_mark: Freeform window management :white_check_mark: Gamepad :x: Hardware DRM :white_check_mark: Location + GPS :white_check_mark: Microphone :white_check_mark: Multi-monitor/secondary display :white_check_mark: Picture-in-picture :white_check_mark: Print :x: Quick tiles :white_check_mark: Software DRM (Widevine L3 support) :white_check_mark: Touch/Multitouch :x: USB :white_check_mark: Certain Video Decoders and Encoders :white_check_mark: WebView :white_check_mark: Wi-Fi :white_check_mark: Window orientation :white_check_mark: Android 13 |
:fast_forward: File transfer :fast_forward: Shortcuts :fast_forward: Local network access by default |
Publishing your app for Windows
To publish your app for Windows Subsystem for Android to the Microsoft Store, you must submit it to the Amazon Appstore. Please visit Amazon's portal for the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11.
Get Early Access to Builds
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You can get early access to new features on Windows Subsystem for Android, the Amazon Appstore and Windows 11 by joining the Windows Insider Program!
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The Windows Subsystem for Android Preview Program allows you to receive early-preview builds of just the Windows Subsystem for Android and Amazon Appstore. All you have to do is sign up with your MSA (the email you use in the Microsoft Store). Sign up now!
Documentation
- Developer Docs - Microsoft developer documentation covering a wide range of topics related to the subsystem and app-development.
- Input and window management for your app - Information on how to handle keyboard/mouse input and window management.
- Test and debug your app - Learn about connecting to the subsystem using adb and installing/debugging your app.
- Consumer Docs - Microsoft documentation on the end-user experience with the subystem.
Code of Conduct
This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct.
This project may contain trademarks or logos for projects, products, or services. Authorized use of Microsoft trademarks or logos is subject to and must follow Microsoft’s Trademark & Brand Guidelines. Use of Microsoft trademarks or logos in modified versions of this project must not cause confusion or imply Microsoft sponsorship. Any use of third-party trademarks or logos are subject to those third-party’s policies.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Amazon and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates.