Windows 11 lets you add your favorite apps to the taskbar, customize the Start menu, and add the Amazon App Store. Aside from several changes, the latter allows you to run Android apps on your Windows 11 desktop or laptop. Here's how to add the Amazon App Store on Windows 11.
However, adding the Amazon App Store (and thus running Android apps) is not a straightforward process.
There are two changes you may need to make to make this work. Once you've done that, you'll be able to easily add the Store to your Windows 11 system. Fortunately, it's a one-time process and doesn't take much time.
This post will explain how to add the Amazon App Store on Windows 11.
System requirements
One of the main reasons to add the Amazon App Store is to run Android apps. To do this, your computer must meet certain requirements, as follows.
1. Windows version: You will need to sign in to your Microsoft account. Windows Insider And the Beta Channel. For those unaware, the Beta Channel provides more polished Windows features ready for public release.
If you have not registered before, follow the steps below to do so,
Step 1: press the . key Windows + i To open Settings and select Windows Update From the right panel. To link your account, click Windows Insider Program The system will guide you through the next steps.
2. Virtualization: Virtualization is a basic hardware-based function required to run Android apps that you will download later.
However, virtualization may or may not be enabled on your system. To check the status of your computer, open Task Management and select tab the performance.
To see the status, check the bottom-right corner of the Performance tab. If it's enabled, everything is fine. If it's not, you may need to enable it.
However, enabling virtualization mode varies from computer to computer. You'll need to consult your laptop/processor's manual to enable it.
3. Credentials: Currently, you'll need an Amazon US account to access the store. Naturally, if you don't have one, you'll need to create one.
Let's see how to add the store.
How to Add Amazon App Store on Windows 11
Step 1: Go to Settings On your computer, select time and language from the right panel.
Under Language & Region, click the drop-down menu next to Country or Region and choose United States from the list.
Step 2: Next, search for Turn on Windows features or turn it off“In the Start menu and click to open it.
Once in, select the “Virtual Machine Platform“. Meanwhile, deselect the “Windows Hypervisor Platform".
Here, the Virtual Machine Platform allows you to create or run virtual machines in your Windows operating system. On the other hand, the hypervisor system may interfere with the operation of virtualization applications. Therefore, we disabled it.
Save the settings and restart your computer.
Step 3: After your computer boots up, it's time to download and install the Windows subsystem.
The Windows Subsystem will enable your computer to run Android apps in the future. Fortunately, the installation process is easy, and you just need to follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 4: Finally, download and install the Amazon App Store from the link below.
As mentioned above, the installation process is simple and only takes a minute.
Once done, restart your computer.
Step 5: Now, all you have to do is log in to the Amazon App Store using your Amazon US credentials.
As mentioned earlier, the process doesn't end once you add and install the Amazon App Store. You can download and install individual Android apps like Kindle, YouTube, and Instagram and run them here.
Yes, no more web versions of these apps!
AMAZON APP STORE SETTINGS
Similar to the Amazon App Store on your phone, the store on your Windows 11 also gives you the option to design it the way you like.
For example, you can enable parental controls when installing the app on your child's laptop. However, you'll need to enter the app password to enable/disable it.
At the same time, you can choose to disable notifications and other news if you want to remove distracting notifications.
All you have to do is click on the Settings option on the left and proceed.
Cross-platform fun
With the ability to add the Amazon App Store, you can run Android apps on Windows 11. And the fact that all Android apps work just like they do on your phone is what makes the effort worthwhile.
So which app will you download first?
