Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) 2208.40000.4.0 update on Windows 11

Hello Windows Insiders,

Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels (U.S. and Japan only). This update (version 2208.40000.4.0) will improve security, input issues, general reliability, and performance.

What’s New

Reliability fixes for App Not Responding (ANR) errors

Improvements to input compatibility shims

Improvements to scrolling (smoothness) in apps

Usability Improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app

Startup performance improvements

Fixed crashes when copying and pasting extremely large content

UX improvements for the game controls dialog

Improvements to networking

General graphics improvements

Improvements for gamepad when using multiple apps

Improved performance of uninstalling apps

Fixed video playback issue for apps

Updated to Chromium WebView 104

Linux kernel security updates

Giving feedback
If you are having issues with Windows Subsystem for Android™ – please file feedback via Feedback Hub under Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android™. For more information about troubleshooting and submitting feedback: Troubleshooting and FAQ for mobile apps on Windows.

Thanks,
Windows Insider Program Team

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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (September 2022)

Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels (U.S. and Japan only). This update (version 2208.40000.4.0) will improve security, input issu

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SlicEnDicE

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Sep 15, 2022

I should probably Google mod WSA at some point and test it out again. It has been a while

My Computers

System One System Two

OS

Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.5189 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon

Computer type

Laptop

Manufacturer/Model

Lenovo A485

CPU

Ryzen 7 2700U Pro

Motherboard

Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)

Memory

32GB

Graphics Card(s)

iGPU Vega 10

Sound Card

Realtek

Monitor(s) Displays

14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328

Screen Resolution

FHD + FHD + 1440p

Hard Drives

Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB

PSU

65W

Keyboard

Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys

Mouse

Logitech MX Master 2S

Internet Speed

600/300Mbit

Browser

Edge (Chromium)

Antivirus

Windows Defender

Other Info

SecureBoot: Enabled
TPM2.0: Enabled
AMD-V: Enabled
Operating System

Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.5189(Release Preview Channel)

Computer type

PC/Desktop

Manufacturer/Model

Custom

CPU

i7-7700k @4.8GHz

Motherboard

Asus PRIME Z270-A

Memory

32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15

Graphics card(s)

EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB

Sound Card

Integrated

Monitor(s) Displays

32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q

Screen Resolution

WQHD 2560x1440

Hard Drives

512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4

PSU

850W

Case

Fractal Design Define 7

Cooling

Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black

Mouse

Logitech MX Master 2S

Keyboard

Logitech MX Keys

Internet Speed

600/300Mbit

Browser

Edge (Cromium)

Antivirus

Windows Defender

Other Info

AC WiFi Card

Warre1

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Power User

VIP

Oct 5, 2022

My previously installed (by changing Windows region temporarily to USA) just updated to version 2208.40000.5.0 in Finland and Amazon Appstore opened the first time without error about app store not available.

My Computer

System One

OS

Windows 11 Pro 64bit (release preview channel)

Computer type

PC/Desktop

Manufacturer/Model

Asus

CPU

i5 8400

Motherboard

ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING

Memory

16 GB DDR4

Graphics Card(s)

RTX 3060 Ti

Sound Card

On Board

Monitor(s) Displays

Acer VG242Y P

Screen Resolution

1080p

Hard Drives

Intel 660p SSD

PSU

800w

Internet Speed

150 Mbps

cereberus

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Guru

VIP

Oct 5, 2022

SlicEnDicE said:
I should probably Google mod WSA at some point and test it out again. It has been a while

I did it yesterday with UK version and it worked fine even with 22H2 release OS.

I was able to use my UK Anazon account. Only problem is quality of apps.

My Computer

System One

OS

Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.

Computer type

Laptop

Manufacturer/Model

ASUS Zenbook 14

CPU

I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ

Motherboard

Yep, Laptop has one.

Memory

16 GB soldered

Graphics Card(s)

Integrated Intel Iris XE

Sound Card

Realtek built in

Monitor(s) Displays

laptop OLED screen

Screen Resolution

2880x1800 touchscreen

Hard Drives

1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)

PSU

Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger

Case

Yep, got one

Cooling

Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.

Keyboard

Built in UK keybd

Mouse

Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired

Internet Speed

900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down

Browser

Edge

Antivirus

Defender

Other Info

TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

Macrium Reflect Home V8
Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)