General questions about Android apps on Windows 11


ZodWallop

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I currently have a Surface Pro 5 running Windows 11 preview build. I'm a generation too old for the official upgrade. So even though I'm running Windows 11, I can't install the Amazon app store/Android apps.

Mostly I don't mind. My main interest in bothering with Android apps in Windows is the comic reader apps. They are better than the Windows ones (Cover is okay, but several Android ones are better). But I have been thinking about a new Surface and I have a few questions, putting aside the ability to load Google Play or any sort of jerry-rigging. I just mean Android as it is implemented out of the box:
  1. In the list of apps currently available from the Amazon app store, are Perfect Viewer or Challenger Comics available? They are in the Amazon app store, but I know a smaller subset of those are available to install on Windows, or at least that was the case.
  2. Can Android apps access 'outside' files, like files on an SD card or in the Documents folder? Or are they sandboxed off?
Currently I use my Surface for most things and a large Samsung tablet to read comics. It would be nice to combine the two into a single device.
 
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Windows 11 Pro, build 22593.ni_release.220402-1100

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Android apps are sideloaded into Windows 11 from the Amazon app store, not the windows store.
This tells you how they are installed. Get started using Android apps on Windows 11

Thank you for the reply. But I already know that. My questions are:

1. In the list of apps currently available from the Amazon app store, are Perfect Viewer or Challenger Comics available? They are in the Amazon app store, but I know a smaller subset of those are available to install on Windows, or at least that was the case.

2. Can Android apps access 'outside' files, like files on an SD card or in the Documents folder? Or are they sandboxed off?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Tablet
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-7300U CPU @ 2.60GHz
    Memory
    8GB
Sorry, I don't have Windows Subsystem for Android installed since I don't use them.. Maybe someone who does will answer your question.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3296
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

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