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Definition: Windows Subsystem for Android


A software layer from Microsoft for executing Android applications in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) was introduced in 2021, and Android apps must be retrieved from the Amazon Appstore. However, apps from other Android marketplaces can be sideloaded.

To End in 2026
In March 2024, Microsoft announced that Android support in Windows will end in March 2026. See also Windows Subsystem for Linux.