Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) news and updates for Desktop Windows

27 Feb 2025

Microsoft to Cease Android App Support on Windows

Microsoft will end support for Android apps on Windows via WSA on March 5. Users can continue using Android apps with third-party emulators.

25 Jul 2024

Community Develops Workaround for Android Apps on New Snapdragon Hardware

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Android faces compatibility issues with newer Snapdragon hardware. Developer Jeremy Sinclair has created a workaround for the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus silicon. Microsoft has no plans to fix this, prompting community members to develop custom WSA images.

21 Jul 2024

Windows Subsystem for Android Gets Unplanned Update Ahead of Retirement

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) received an unexpected update to version 2407.40000.5.0 despite its retirement date of March 5, 2025. The update lacked release notes, leading to speculation it may be a minor security update. WSA will be discontinued by Microsoft due to limited user adoption.

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