How to install the Google Play Store on Windows 11

Running Android apps natively is one of Windows 11's significant new capabilities. Before now, you could only do this with the aid of third-party software, and you were never able to fully integrate phone apps onto the Windows desktop. There are two significant exceptions, though. Although Windows 11 is compatible with older HDDs and 4GB of RAM, Android apps demand an SSD and at least 8GB of RAM. For the optimum experience, Microsoft even suggests 16GB, which the majority of users won't have. But even if your gadget can run Android apps without a hitch, you might not be impressed. This is due to the fact that it makes use of the Amazon Appstore, which has a far smaller selection of apps than the Google Play Store. What if, though, you could have both?

There is a way to install the Play Store and use its apps despite the fact that it is not officially supported. Since the first release of Windows 11, the procedure has changed a few times. We have tried and can attest that this version is effective. Additionally, it is malware-free, which cannot be said for the previous version.

How to get the Google Play Store on Windows 11

It's important to remember that this process only functions with x86, 64-bit devices, or those that are ARM-based before continuing. If you're using 32-bit hardware, it won't work; to find out, go to Settings > System > About and look under "System type."

Additionally, you must confirm that virtualization is turned on. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Windows Feature On/Off to toggle Windows features. Click "OK" to confirm after making sure the boxes next to "Virtual Machine Platform" and "Windows Subsystem for Linux" are both checked. You'll have to restart your device after it takes time to locate the required files. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) must be uninstalled if it has previously been installed. Search for it in Settings > Apps > Apps & Features. It is not installed if nothing appears. When everything is finished, you can go forward:

1. Access Settings > Privacy & security > For developers.
2. Under ‘Developer Mode’, click the toggle to turn it on, then click ‘Yes’ to confirm.
3. Download the following 859Mb file via Mega: WSA-GApps-pico_2204.40000.20.0_x64_Release-Nightly.zip
4. Once finished, navigate to File Explorer's Downloads folder and find the file there. Selecting it and selecting "Extract all" from the menu will take a while.
5. To copy, select the retrieved file and press CTRL + C.
6. Select Windows > System 32 from the left pane after selecting the C: drive.
7. To paste the file here, use Ctrl + V. Then, click "Continue" to provide administrator permission.
8. Enter "powershell" in the search box that appears next to the Start menu. Select "Run as Administrator" from the list of choices that appears on the right, then click "Yes" to indicate that you agree to the modifications.
9. From the window that appears, click next to where it says ‘PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>’ and paste the following: cd C:\WSA-GApps-pico_2204.40000.20.0_x64_Release-Nightly
10. Hit enter, then paste the following: Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process -ExecutionPolicy Bypass
11. Type "A," press "enter," and then press "enter" once again.
12. After that, paste the following and press Enter.
13. Install.
14. ps1
15. After a little while, you should get a notification saying "The operation was successfully completed." After processing, the Play Store will immediately launch and the Windows Subsystem for Android will start up.

You could have noticed a notification that read, "VirtWifi has no internet access." Without it, the Play Store won't function, but the Windows Defender Firewall prevents it. Although it's not advisable to totally disable the firewall, you can declare the following an exception:

16. Open "Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security" by typing "advanced security" into the search box next to the Start menu.

• 17. Click 'Windows Defender Firewall Properties' from the Overview section's bottom.
• 18. Click "Customize..." next to "Protected network connections."
• 19. Click "OK" after unchecking the box next to "vEthernet (WSL)".
• 20. Click "OK" once again to confirm.

Now, the Play Store will function as planned. All you need to do is open it and log in with your Google account to start downloading any app you choose. All of them may be pinned to the taskbar and are compatible with Windows 11's multitasking features, but some will function better than others.