Today, Achao introduces a tool that lets you run Android flawlessly on Windows systems—no emulator needed. It supports native Android apps, making it incredibly convenient! It comes with Google Play Store (MindTheGapps) and/or Magisk or KernelSU (root solutions) built-in.
Tutorial begins
Download firstWSABuildsTools:
Windows 11 version: 【Click to download】【Alternative Download]
Windows 10 version: 【Click to download]
Or go to the project address to find the version you need, which supports ARM64.
I. System Requirements
- Operating SystemWindows 10 22H2+ or Windows 11 (Virtualization Technology must be enabled)
- StorageSystem drive requires at least 10GB of free space (SSD recommended)
- Partition FormatSupports only NTFS partitions (does not support FAT32, exFAT, etc.)
- Feature EnabledYou must enable "Hyper-V," "Virtual Machine Platform," and "Windows Hypervisor Platform" (by checking them in "Control Panel → Programs → Turn Windows features on or off").
II. Pre-Installation Preparation
- Download WSA Build PackageDownload the corresponding version from the links provided in the repository (select the version with or without GApps, Magisk, or KernelSU based on your requirements).
- Unzip the file
- Extract the downloaded compressed file toShortcut folder(e.g.,
C:\WSA), avoid long paths or special characters (which may cause installation failure). - After unzipping, verify that the folder contains
Install.ps1Script.
- Extract the downloaded compressed file toShortcut folder(e.g.,
III. Installation Steps
- Run the installation script
- Right-click
Install.ps1Select "Run with PowerShell". - If a permission prompt appears, enter
YPress Enter to confirm (requires administrator privileges).
- Right-click
- Installation Process Instructions
- The script will automatically check the system environment, enable necessary features, and install WSA onto the system.
- If an older version was previously installed, the script will prompt you to uninstall it (recommended to avoid conflicts).
- Completed installation
- After successful installation, WSA will start automatically. You can find "Windows Subsystem for Android" in the Start menu.
- The first boot may take several minutes. Please wait patiently for Google Play services to initialize (if GApps are included).
IV. Common Installation Issues and Solutions
- Installation script execution failed
- Verify that PowerShell is running with administrator privileges.
- Execute
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSignedAllow scripts to run (requires administrator privileges; can be reset afterward)Restricted).
- “Virtualization cannot be enabled.”
- Enter BIOS/UEFI and enable CPU virtualization features (such as Intel VT-x/AMD-V).
- Ensure that no software conflicting with Hyper-V is installed (such as VMware, VirtualBox, etc., which must be uninstalled or disabled).
- Long paths cause installation failure
- Ensure the extraction path is short (e.g.,
C:\WSA), avoid nested folders or special characters.
- Ensure the extraction path is short (e.g.,
- Windows update installation failed
- Try using a version without GApps, or revert to a compatible older WSA build package.
V. Verify Installation
- Open the "Windows Subsystem for Android" settings and verify that the "Version" information is correct.
- If it includes the Google Play Store, open it, log in to your account, and try downloading an app to verify that the functionality works properly.
- If Magisk/KernelSU is integrated, verify root privileges are active using the corresponding management tool.
VI. Precautions
- After installation, do not move or delete the extracted WSA folder (otherwise it may prevent the program from launching).
- To uninstall, run the file in the folder.
Uninstall.ps1Script (Administrator privileges). - When upgrading the WSA version, it is recommended to use the "update script" provided by the repository to preserve data.
