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Windows 11: Android apps now have access to local files with shared folders

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Microsoft has released the latest update for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) V Windows 11. with version 2305.40000.2.0users will now be able to use features such as file

Windows 11: Android apps now have access to local files with shared folders

Microsoft has released the latest update for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) V Windows 11. with version 2305.40000.2.0users will now be able to use features such as file sharing with Android apps, simplified file transfer, and more.



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The Windows Subsystem for Android was originally introduced by Microsoft in early 2022 exclusively for Windows 11 and basically allows users with supported PCs to run Android apps without the need for third-party emulators. Through Microsoft’s partnership with Amazon, apps can be downloaded and installed from the Amazon AppStore.

The bad news is that only users on limited number of countries will be able to access the Amazon AppStore for Windows 11. The list of countries includes the US, Japan, Canada, Australia, and more. Unfortunately Brazil is not included.

While this is very convenient, the downside of the Amazon AppStore is the small number of available apps compared to the Google Play Store. Some unofficial third party solutions allow you to use the Google Play Store instead, but this is not supported by Microsoft and there is no guarantee that users of these third party solutions will not encounter stability and/or security issues.



Windows 11: Android apps now have access to local files with shared folders
Amazon AppStore on Microsoft Windows 11 Store
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What’s new in Windows Subsystem for Android v2305.40000.2.0

According to Microsoft, WSA version 2305.40000.2.0 for Windows 11 includes file sharing support with some limitations. only files in user profile folder from Windows 11 (example: “C:\Users\fabio”) can be shared with Android apps – files in other locations such as the Program Files folder, external drives, or other custom folders are not supported.

Moreover, only files saved in “/sdcard/Windows” by Windows Subsystem for Android will be available for access in Windows 11. When the user opens files in other folders from the Android app, WSA will offer the option to copy the file to Windows.

However, with regard to restrictions, Windows hidden files and folders such as AppData and Android hidden files cannot be shared, executable files such as files with the “.exe” extension cannot be shared for security reasons, files, stored in the cloud, they must be stored locally before being shared, and finally, shared files must be indexed by the Windows Subsystem for Android before they can be accessed.



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In addition to the file sharing support mentioned above, the new version of the Windows Subsystem for Android also contains the latest security patch for Android 13, updates Chromium WebView to version 113, contains a security update for the Linux kernel, updates camera compatibility support, updates Wi-Fi API support, and updates the settings area of ​​the Windows Subsystem for Android.

Users in supported regions who are interested in testing the Windows Subsystem for Android must have a PC that meets the system requirements for Windows 11 and specific requirements for WSA: SSD instead of HDD, 8 GB or more RAM, 16 GB or more disk space, and virtualization support enabled in BIOS/UEFI. You also need to enable the virtual machine platform in Windows 11, as shown in the image below:

Windows 11: Android apps now have access to local files with shared folders
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Once you’ve met all the necessary requirements, simply download the Amazon AppStore from the Microsoft Store in one of the supported regions to start installing Android apps on Windows 11.

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