How to Install Google Play Store and Run Android Apps on Windows 10

If you're a Windows user who wants to access your favorite Android apps on your computer, you're in luck. With the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), you can install the Google Play Store and run Android apps directly on your Windows 10 device. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

1. A Microsoft account signed in on your PC.

2. The Find Your Phone app installed on both your PC and phone from the Microsoft Store and Google Play Store respectively.

3. A copy of the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) downloaded from the Microsoft Store.

Step 1: Enable Developer Mode and Install Required Tools

Enable Developer mode on your Windows 11 device by following these steps:

* Go to Settings > Update & Security > For developers.

* Toggle the switch next to 'Developer mode' to turn it on.

* Download and install a tool like 7-zip File Manager from the Microsoft Store.

Step 2: Extract Files from the Original WSA Package

Use the following steps to extract files from the original WSA package:

1. Browse to the folder where you downloaded the Msixbundle file.

2. Search for 7-zip File Manager and click the top result to open the app.

3. Use the 7-zip File Manager to extract the files of the original WSA package to the WindowsSubsystemAndroid folder.

Step 3: Create a Custom Version of WSA

Since the original version of WSA doesn't allow the Google Play Store, you'll need to create a custom version. Follow these steps:

1. Name the folder ADBKit and press Enter.

2. Name the folder GAppsWSA and press Enter.

3. Click the New menu and select the Folder option.

4. Name the folder WindowsSubsystemAndroid and press Enter.

Step 4: Uninstall the Original WSA (Optional)

If you have the original WSA installed on your computer, you'll need to remove it before installing the custom version. Follow these steps:

1. Click the menu (three-dotted button) on the right side.

2. Click the Apps & features page from the right side.

3. Find Windows Subsystem for Android in the list of apps and click the Uninstall button.

Step 5: Install Google Play Store

Now that you have your custom WSA package set up, you can install the Google Play Store:

1. Download a copy of OpenGApps, WSAGAScript scripts, and ADBKit tools.

2. Follow the installation instructions for each tool to complete the setup.

Step 6: Run Android Apps

With the Google Play Store installed, you can now run your favorite Android apps on your Windows 10 device:

1. Launch the Google Play Store app from your Start menu or desktop shortcut.

2. Sign in with your Google account credentials.

3. Browse and download the apps you want to install.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to install the Google Play Store and run Android apps on your Windows 10 device. Remember to follow the instructions carefully to avoid any issues during the setup process.

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