Note: Windows Subsystem for Android™ and the Amazon Appstore will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store after March 5, 2025. Learn more.
To use mobile apps on your Windows 11 PC, you need to install the Amazon Appstore. Once it's set up, you'll be able to browse and install mobile apps from a curated catalogue.
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Before you begin
The Amazon Appstore and mobile apps are only available in select countries and regions. To find if your country or region is supported, go to Countries and regions that support Amazon Appstore on Windows.
Device requirements
Make sure your device has Windows 11 installed. To see the minimum requirements needed for your PC, go to Windows 11 Specs and System Requirements. To use mobile apps on your device, your PC also needs to meet these requirements:
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RAM |
16 GB (recommended) |
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Storage type |
Solid State Drive or SSD (recommended) |
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Processor architecture |
x64 or ARM64 |
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Virtual Machine Platform |
This setting needs to be enabled. For more info, go to Enable virtualization on Windows 11 PCs. |
Install the Amazon Appstore
To install the Amazon Appstore, you'll need to install it from the Microsoft Store.
After it's finished installing, the Amazon Appstore and the Windows Subsystem for Android™ Settings app will appear in the Start menu and your app list. When you're ready, open the Amazon Appstore and sign in with your Amazon account.
Important: An Amazon account is required to download mobile apps from the Amazon Appstore.
Cellular data usage
If your PC supports a cellular network connection and you have a data plan with a mobile operator, the Amazon Appstore and any installed mobile apps can use cellular data.
