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Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Preview Program

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Important

Windows Subsystem for Android™️ and the Amazon Appstore will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store after March 5, 2025. Learn more.

The Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Preview Program allows users to receive early-preview builds of the Windows Subsystem for Android™ and Amazon Appstore on Windows. Installing the Amazon Appstore on Windows automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android™️. Learn more about installing the Amazon Appstore.

Note

This program is separate from the Windows Insider Program and only enrolls your account into receiving preview builds of Windows Subsystem for Android™️.

Preview builds may not always be stable and users may encounter issues that block apps or require workarounds. Visit Troubleshooting and FAQ for mobile apps on Windows to find help and information on how to leave feedback using Windows Feedback Hub. Your feedback will be useful in improving the quality of Windows Subsystem for Android™️.

Please note that the Windows Subsystem for Android™ may be substantially modified before it’s public release. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. Microsoft respects your privacy:

Prerequisites

Windows Subsystem for Android™️ is available on Windows 11.

Sign Up

You will need a Microsoft Account (MSA) email address that you use to sign in to the Microsoft Store. If you do not yet have a Microsoft Account, create an account here.

Sign Up for Preview Program

Once you submit your MSA email, you will see a confirmation that you have joined the program and receive a confirmation email. You will be added to a special app flight ring to receive Windows Subsystem for Android™️ preview updates. These updates will be pushed to the Amazon Appstore that you previously installed via the Microsoft Store (see prerequisites). This may take up to 7 days before you begin receiving updates.

Opt Out

If you have previously joined the program and would like to stop receiving preview builds, you can opt out using the form linked below. After opting out of the program, you will receive a confirmation email. It may take up to 7 days before you are no longer in the preview program and return to receiving the general public builds. Opting out of this program will not opt your account out of the Windows Insider Program.

Opt out of the Preview Program

Share your feedback

If you run into an issue while using Windows Subsystem for Android™️ or your Amazon Appstore installation, select Windows key + F to launch Feedback Hub and Use the category Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android™️. Provide as many details as possible regarding the issue to help us diagnose and resolve the problem. For more details: Troubleshooting and FAQ.