Virtualization Restart Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to restart the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) for your account in Windows 11.

Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore.

You can restart the Windows Subsystem for Android to apply settings changes, or to fix most problems with WSA.

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Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is being deprecated beginning March 5, 2025




Contents

  • Option One: Restart Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in WSA Settings
  • Option Two: Restart Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Task Manager
  • Option Three: Restart Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Settings




Option One

Restart Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in WSA Settings


1 Open the Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Settings app from Start > All apps.

2 Click/tap on System on the left side of Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Settings. (see screenshot below)

3 Click/tap on the Turn off button to Turn off Windows Subsystem for Android™️.

4 Windows Subsystem for Android™️ will restart the next time you open an Android app.

5 You can now close Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Settings if you like.

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Option Two

Restart Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Task Manager


1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc).

2 Click/tap on the Processes tab in Task Manager. (see screenshot below)

3 Select the Windows Subsystem for Android™️ process name.

4 Click/tap on End task on the command bar of Task Manager.

5 You can now close Task Manager if you like.

6 Windows Subsystem for Android™️ will restart the next time you open an Android app.

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Option Three

Restart Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Settings


1 Open Settings (Win+I).

2 Click/tap on Apps on the left side, and click/tap on Apps & features or Installed apps on the right side. (see screenshot below)


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3 Click/tap on the 3 dots button to the right of Windows Subsystem for Android™️, and click/tap on Advanced options. (see screenshot below)

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4 Click/tap on Terminate. (see screenshot below)

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5 You can now close Settings if you like.

6 Windows Subsystem for Android™️ will restart the next time you open an Android app.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


 

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