{"id":26111,"date":"2021-09-03T12:04:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T12:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rbsitsoftwaresolution.com\/blog\/android-apps-are-coming-to-windows-11-but-not-in-october-what-to-know.html"},"modified":"2021-09-03T12:04:04","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T12:04:04","slug":"android-apps-are-coming-to-windows-11-but-not-in-october-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/android-apps-are-coming-to-windows-11-but-not-in-october-what-to-know.html","title":{"rendered":"Android apps are coming to Windows 11, but not in October. What to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Windows 11 will run Android apps.<\/p>\n

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If you were excited about Microsoft bringing\u00a0Android apps to its new app Store<\/span>, we’ve got bad news. The software giant recently said that Android apps won’t be part of the Windows 11 launch<\/span> on Oct. 5. The apps will, however, appear in a preview test in the coming months, but a date hasn’t been confirmed for when they will be available to the public.<\/p>\n

Currently, Android apps are available to use on Windows 10<\/span>, but only with the Your Phone app that Microsoft rolled out last year. Along with eventual Android app support, Windows 11 will introduce a more streamlined design<\/span>, an updated version of\u00a0desktop widgets<\/span>\u00a0to personalize your PC’s look and feel, and new\u00a0Xbox gaming features<\/span>, among other new updates<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We’ll explain everything we know so far about Android apps on your future Windows 11 PC<\/span> when they eventually arrive.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/strong> Windows 11: What you need to know about the beta, release date, new features and more<\/span><\/p>\n

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When can I start using Android apps on my PC?<\/h2>\n

Windows 11 will begin rolling out to the general public on Oct. 5<\/span> (if you’re a member of the Windows Insider Program, you can download Windows 11 now<\/span>). Android apps were originally expected to launch with the latest software, but now it’s uncertain when that’ll happen. Here’s how some Android apps can be used on Windows 10<\/span> for now.<\/p>\n

Will I have to pay to update to Windows 11?<\/h2>\n

Most likely not. Microsoft said Windows 11 will be available as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs<\/span> and on new PCs. You can see if your PC is eligible by downloading Microsoft’s\u00a0PC Health Check app<\/a><\/span>. (Here’s how to use the PC Health Check app<\/span>, and other ways to determine if your computer will be compatible with Windows 11.) The free upgrade will be available into 2022.<\/p>\n

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Windows 11 is coming in October.<\/p>\n

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Which Android apps will be available on Windows 11 once the kinks are worked out?<\/h2>\n

When it’s ready, Microsoft will be bringing all the Android apps on Amazon’s Appstore (currently nearly 500,000 of them<\/a>) to its Store. This includes Disney Plus, TikTok, Netflix, Pinterest, Uber and more, but not every one of the Android apps on the Google Play Store (around 3.5 million).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Will I immediately be able to download the Android apps when I get Windows 11?<\/h2>\n

At this time, no. Once Microsoft does make the apps available, you’ll need to download the Amazon Appstore app and log in to your Amazon account to download Android apps.<\/p>\n

For more information, here’s everything to know about new Windows 11 features<\/span>, and whether you have to make the upgrade from Windows 10<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stay current on the latest Microsoft news, plus reviews and advice on Windows PCs.<\/p>\n

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