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Windows 11 will soon bring Android 12.1 to run Android apps

Posted on Author Bryan P. Upchurch Comments Off on Windows 11 will soon bring Android 12.1 to run Android apps

During testing, Microsoft released a new version of Windows Subsystem for Android that runs all your apps on Android 12.1. The Windows Subsystem for Android, which was released earlier this year, lets you use many of the same Android apps on your Windows 11 PC, but with additional specs.

The experience and library aren’t as good as on your phone or Chromebook, as you download Android apps through the Amazon Appstore rather than the default Google Play Store. All in all, this is an exciting new feature for PC clients.

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Microsoft has outlined the future of the Windows Subsystem for Android in a new blog post, starting with a new upgrade available to Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel. The most notable feature of this upgrade is that your apps will now run on Android 12.1 instead of Windows 11, although this may have ramifications as some apps may no longer be compatible.

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Changes to Android’s networking let you connect to local devices like Chromecast-enabled speakers, better keyboard and mouse compatibility, and some much-needed camera issues fixes are among the other improvements. A revamped Android Settings app and deeper connectivity with the Windows 11 system are also included.

Android 12.1 will push Windows 11 ahead in the race for Android Desktop support

Upgrading to Android 12.1 pushes Windows 11 to the forefront of Android desktop support, even though Google’s Chrome OS is still running Android 11. Microsoft’s upcoming Android 12.1 update, also known as the name of Android 12L, could be designed to take advantage of Google’s efforts to improve the experience for “big screen” devices, which a Windows PC would undoubtedly qualify for.

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At this time, the upgrade is only available for testers as Microsoft is gathering feedback before releasing Android 12.1 to other Windows 11 PCs. You can join the Windows Insider program and test the update on your device if you are bold enough to test the pre-release software.

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