Android apps for Windows 11: The Amazon App Store will be launched soon in Germany

Microsoft is working on the early release of Android apps under Windows 11, which are sourced from the Amazon Appstore that have been adapted to the latest versions of Windows and run across the Windows subsystem for Android, as well as in Germany and other countries. So far, the feature is only available in the US and Japan.

Amazon Appstore is working for the first time in Germany

Microsoft has started rolling out Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) version 2207.40000.8.0 via Windows Update in waves. like the site office modr I first mentioned that the Amazon Appstore should also be able to be used in Germany for the first time, which speaks to an early start of the compatibility layer in Germany as well.

While the sub-system in this country still uses third-party applications”WSA Tools” And the “WSA Toolbox‘, which is installed as an app installer for Android packages (.APK), the latest version of WSA v2207.40000.8.0 is downloaded only if US localization is activated for Windows 11.

Subsystems get more attention

In the run-up to the upcoming launch of Windows 11 2022 (formerly Windows 11 22H2), Microsoft has also been paying more attention to its Android and Linux subsystems in recent times.

Windows 11 2022 should provide Android apps for everyone

The official release of Windows 11 2022 at the latest, which should initially run without tabs in File Explorer, should bring Android apps under Windows 11 to the masses. The choice of corresponding applications is currently still very small, but this should change initially.

This section provides more information Windows Application Development On the inner platform the documents Also from Microsoft Official Specifications Compatibility Layer installation instructions.