This free utility greatly simplifies the installation of Android applications

A few weeks ago, Microsoft officially released its Windows for Android subsystem for some members of its insider program.
Currently reserved for US users only, the Windows for Android add-on allows you to download, install and run Android applications from the Amazon App Store, e-giant’s mobile application store. Unfortunately, the store currently only offers fifty selected apps.

Although the Amazon App Store is not yet accessible in France, it is still possible to install Android applications in the beta version of Windows 11. You can install the Windows sub-system for Android and install some Android applications using the Android SDK. From their APK file Windows 11. But the manipulation, rather boring, is not accessible to everyone.

In his spare time, computer engineering student and developer Simone Franco has released WSATools, which automates the whole process and allows you to install the APK file, to solve the problem and make it easier for less informed users. With one click, you can manually install ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or enter the command line.

The free app is available for download directly from the Microsoft Store and automates the entire process.

For starters, WSATools even takes care of downloading and installing ADB, which is essential for installing Android applications from their APK.

After selecting the APK file from your hard drive, click the button Install It is enough to start the installation of the application without you having to enter any command line.

Note, however, that some applications installed this way may refuse to launch on the Windows for Android subsystem. For example, this is the case with many applications that use Google services that are not officially available in Windows 11.