How Windows 11 Now Runs Android 13: Inside the Latest WSA Update
Microsoft has released a major update to its Windows Subsystem for Android, bringing full Android 13 support to Windows 11, boosting startup performance by 50% and adding features such as a new shutdown command, improved mouse input, clipboard stability, app resizing, Intel Bridge upgrades, media file reliability, and shortcut list enhancements, though the preview is limited to registered WSA participants.
Windows 11 now supports the latest Android 13 version through the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA).
Earlier in October, Microsoft announced the launch of Windows System Android (WSA) v1, allowing users to run Android apps via the Amazon Appstore, and hinted that Android 13 would soon be available.
Recently, Microsoft released WSA version 2211.40000.7.0, officially bringing Android 13 to Windows 11, enabling Android applications to run on the desktop.
The update also improves startup performance by 50% and introduces several enhancements:
A new command to shut down WSA for automation.
Improved mouse click input.
Enhanced clipboard stability.
Better application resizing.
Upgrade to Intel Bridge technology for Android 13.
Improved reliability when opening media files in Windows.
Support for shortcut list entries that launch applications.
The preview is currently available only to users who have enrolled in the dedicated WSA preview program; after registration, they receive a confirmation email and may need up to seven days for the Amazon Appstore update to appear in the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft plans to roll the update out to Windows Insider participants before a gradual public release, though no exact timeline has been announced.
Some users question the practicality of running Android on Windows, suggesting the feature may primarily benefit developers, while others see it as part of Microsoft’s broader strategy to make Windows a universal platform.
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