1. Ensure Your Hardware Can Run It
These requirements are different from Windows 11’s system requirements, so even if you can run the OS, you may not have the hardware to run Android apps. These are the app store requirements:
Processor: 8th-generation Intel Core i3 or above / AMD Ryzen 3000 series or above / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c or above Installed RAM: 8GB (minimum) / 16GB (recommended) System Type: x64 / ARM64 OS build: Windows 11 version 22000. 0 or higher Storage: SSD Country or region: United States Virtual Machine Platform: Enabled Microsoft Store: Version 22110. 1402. 6. 0 or higher
If you don’t meet any hardware requirements, you’ll have to upgrade your device first. But if you don’t have the correct Virtual Machine Platform or you’re not in the right country, you can easily change that on your computer.
To check your hardware specifications, press the Start Button, then click on Settings. Under System, scroll down until you find About. You should see your processor, installed RAM, system type under Device specifications. Meanwhile, you can find OS build under Windows specifications.
If your OS build isn’t the latest version, you can update it by going to Windows Update in the settings window. Once you’re there, click on Check for updates and your computer will automatically update itself.
To check if you have an SSD, go back to System. From there, click on Storage > Advanced storage settings. In the menu that will appear, choose Disks & volumes. Look at your available disks and see if there is one marked as SSD.
After that, you need to go back to the Settings window, then choose Time & Language > Language & region. Under Region, select Country or region and choose United States in the dropdown menu. After completing this, you must ensure Virtual Machine Platform is enabled.
To do so, press the Windows Key and type Control Panel. Click on the icon that will appear. In the Control Panel window, open Programs and Features. In the next window, click on Turn Windows features on or off. The Windows Features will then appear. Scroll down until you see Virtual Machine Platform. Ensure that there’s a checkmark beside it, and then press OK.
If you can’t see the Virtual Machine Platform option, check out Microsoft’s detailed instructions on enabling this.
Lastly, check the app version of the Microsoft Store. You can see your app’s version by clicking on your Profile Icon then choosing App Settings. In the App Settings window, look for About this app and check the version number. If it’s not updated, go to the Library icon on the left column and click the Get updates button on the upper right-hand corner.
Install Android Apps on Your Windows 11 PC
This Windows 11 feature now lets users enjoy both Windows and Android apps on their computer natively, making it easier to work on both devices. This development is a sure-win for cross-platform compatibility, allowing you to take whatever you’re doing from your desktop PC or laptop straight to your Android phone or tablet.
