The most common reason for this is Microsoft’s plan to end support for WSA by March 5, 2025. Other possible reasons include virtualization being turned off in your computer’s BIOS, your computer’s processor not being supported, or restrictions based on your region. Now that we’ve identified some possible reasons why the Windows Subsystem for Android isn’t working on your system, let’s go through a few solutions to help you use this new Windows 11 feature.
1. Sideload the Windows Subsystem for Android
According to Microsoft’s official documentation, the Windows Subsystem for Android is only available on the Dev Channel through the Windows Insider Program, and your PC’s region should be set to the United States. The good news is that there’s an easy way around this. You can sideload the Windows Subsystem for Android without switching to a less stable build. We’ve tested it, and the latest version of the Windows Subsystem for Android can be installed on supported builds of Windows 11. Note: If you’re not located in the US, you’ll also need to read the next section to bypass the region lock. If you’re outside the US, you’ll probably also need to bypass Microsoft’s region lock by following the section below. Important: This method assumes the Windows Subsystem for Android is already installed on your Windows 11 device. If not, follow the previous steps first. This workaround is straightforward. You’ll just sideload the APK file using ADB and a simple -r parameter.
