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This file contains hidden or bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters. Learn more about bidirectional Unicode charactersOriginal file line number Diff line number Diff line change @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ # Sideloading APKs in to Windows Subsystem for Android ### It is possible. This post explains how. ## Setting up ADB to work with WSA - Launch **Windows Subsystem for Android**. - Here, enable **Developer mode** then tap on **Manage developer settings**. - Use your left mousebutton to scroll down until you find **Wireless debugging**. Tap to open it and enable it. - Tap on **Pair device with pairing code**. - Take note of **Wi-Fi pairing code**, and **IP address and port**. - Launch Windows Terminal and make sure ADB is installed ([install ADB](https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/#adbsetupwindows)). - Use command ``adb pair <IP:port>`` to pair ADB with WSA. - In Wireless debugging window, see **Device name** and under it **IP address and port**. - Use command ``adb connect <IP:port>`` to connect WSA with ADB. Once this is done, use command ``adb devices`` to make sure that WSA is connected. ## Installing APKs using ADB Now you can install any app you want, but I personally suggest installing a web browser and a file manager first. Here's the [direct download link](https://github.com/bromite/bromite/releases/latest/download/x64_ChromePublic.apk) to the latest Bromite x64 build. - Download the APK. - Open File Explorer, right click on downloaded APK and tap on Copy as path. - Launch Windows Terminal. - Use ``adb install <file path>`` to install the APK. [**P.S.** You can right click to paste in Terminal] - Repeat this process for a file manager app. I recommend using MiX, you can use what you want. ## After installation using ADB You can now open the web browser you installed in Android, and download and install Aurora Store like you do on any Android device - normally sideloading APK without using ADB. *** ### A list of suggested apps to install on WSA: - [microG](https://microg.org/): A free-as-in-freedom re-implementation of Google’s proprietary Android user space apps and libraries. - [Aurora Store](https://files.auroraoss.com/AuroraStore/Stable/): an app store that lets you download apps from Google Play without a Google account. - [MiX](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-2-2-mixplorer-v6-x-released-fully-featured-file-manager.1523691/): MiXplorer mix of explorers (SD, FTP, Lan, Cloud and other storage explorers) is a fast, smooth, beautiful, reliable and full-featured file manager with a simple and intuitive user interface. - [Bromite](https://github.com/bromite/bromite): A Chromium fork with support for ad blocking and enhanced privacy.