This article explains how to get Android apps on Windows 11. Instructions apply to all Windows 11 laptops, computers, and tablets.

What to Know

How to Download Android Apps on Windows 11

Can I Get Android Apps on Windows 11?

Open the Windows 11 Start menu and select Microsoft Store.

If you don’t have the Microsoft Store pinned to your Start menu, select All apps to find it from the app list, or search for it via the Start menu search bar.

Select Install.

Select Set Up and follow the steps to install the Appstore. When it’s finished, restart your PC.

Choose or search for an app you want to download on your PC.

Select Get then Install on the app’s download page.

Select Open to launch the app.

How Can I Run Android Apps on My PC?

Once you’ve installed an Android app on your Windows 11 PC or tablet, you can open and run the app the same way you would with a Windows app.

To find the Android app after it’s been installed, open the Windows 11 Start menu and select All apps. The app should be visible on the list alongside all of your Windows apps. Alternatively, you can also search for the app by typing its name in the Start menu search bar.

If the Android app is designed for use on smartphones, it may not fill the entire screen on your Windows 11 device. However, if the app supports Android tablets, you may be able to expand or resize it.

Tap the Android app’s icon to open it. You can then move the app window with your mouse cursor or your finger if your device supports touch controls.

How Do I Get Google Apps on Windows 11?

You can also access most of Google’s services on Windows 11 by using a web browser. Again, no additional app download is required.

Don’t forget about Windows apps and websites when it comes to accessing services on Windows 11 devices.

  • How do you uninstall apps on Windows 11?
  • One way to remove apps on Windows 11 is from the Start menu. Select All Apps, right-click the app you want to remove, and select Uninstall. Alternatively, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, select the three-dot button next to the app you want to remove, and choose Uninstall.
  • How do you turn off background apps in Windows 11?
  • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and Features. Select the three-dot button next to the app you want to stop and choose Advanced Options. Next, go to Background Apps Permissions and select Never to prevent the app from running in the background.
  • How do I connect my Android to Windows 11?
  • To connect your Android device to your Windows PC, connect the devices with a USB cable. Then on your Android, select Transfer files. On your PC, select Open device to view files > This PC. Alternatively, connect wirelessly with AirDroid from Google Play, Bluetooth, or the Microsoft Your Phone app.
  • How do I play Android games on Windows 11?
  • Google has announced that Google Play Games is coming to Windows in 2022. It’s also possible to install Android on a PC without an emulator using Phoenix OS.

One way to remove apps on Windows 11 is from the Start menu. Select All Apps, right-click the app you want to remove, and select Uninstall. Alternatively, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, select the three-dot button next to the app you want to remove, and choose Uninstall.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and Features. Select the three-dot button next to the app you want to stop and choose Advanced Options. Next, go to Background Apps Permissions and select Never to prevent the app from running in the background.

To connect your Android device to your Windows PC, connect the devices with a USB cable. Then on your Android, select Transfer files. On your PC, select Open device to view files > This PC. Alternatively, connect wirelessly with AirDroid from Google Play, Bluetooth, or the Microsoft Your Phone app.

Google has announced that Google Play Games is coming to Windows in 2022. It’s also possible to install Android on a PC without an emulator using Phoenix OS.

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