WSAUtilities (formerly WSAtools)

If you want to run Android apps on Windows 11, then you need to be able to access the Windows Subsystem for Android. Despite the fact that, in theory, you should be able to install apps from the Amazon Appstore, the Android Debugging Bridge (ADB) enables the sideloading of other Android apps as well.

WSAtools is a set of tools that enable you to access the Windows Subsystem for Android via batch scripts and other console tools.

This is a script that allows for several functions, starting with installing the WSA on Windows 11 devices. For those who did not use WSA before, the developer provides detailed instructions on how to properly install it. It is worth mentioning that you can install the WSA from a OneDrive mirror hosted by the developer directly.

At the same time, the utility enables you to install various APK via the standard ADB platform. No worries if you did not use APKs before, as the installation comes with a wizard-like interface after the file is dropped in the console window. The feature entails that WSA is already installed and you simply need to turn on the Developer Mode and click on Files to activate the ADB. It is worth mentioning that the same procedure can be done to install XAPK files.

The developer mentions there are a couple of errors users can experience with this script, the Virtual Machine Platform error being a common one. The fix entails accessing the Windows features, turning it on and rebooting the computer.

The utility solely works with the latest version of Windows 11 (22000.282 or newer), and hence you should make the update to be able to run the tool. At the same time, you should make sure your machine meets the system requirements for the Android Windows Subsystem and that you have a processor with virtualization support.