APK File Installer - Help File

Install APK Files on Windows 10

APK File Installer currently support Windows 11. If you are running Windows 10 then follow the instructions below to manually set up WSA to install APK files.

1. Prerequisites and System Requirements

• Ensure your system meets the following requirements:
  • 64-bit Windows 10 (preferably version 22H2)
  • Minimum 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
  • Enable virtualization in BIOS/UEFI settings.

2. Enable Virtualization and Required Windows Features

• BIOS/UEFI Settings: Enable virtualization (VT-x or AMD-V).
• Windows Features: Turn on “Windows Hypervisor Platform” and “Virtual Machine Platform” from Optional Features in Windows.

3. Enable Developer Mode

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > For Developers, and enable Developer Mode to allow third-party and debugging tools.

4. Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

• Install WSL from the Optional Features window to enable the environment needed for WSA installation.

5. Download and Install WSA

• Use a community-sourced backport of WSA (since it’s not officially available for Windows 10) via a script that installs WSA. This process manipulates WSL to create a similar setup as Windows 11’s WSA.

6. Configure WSA and ADB

• After installing WSA, enable Developer Mode in WSA and connect ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to interact with Android apps on Windows.

7. Install APK Files

• Use ADB to sideload APK files onto the system. This step ensures that the APK is properly installed and executable on Windows 10.

8. Troubleshooting

• If any issues arise during installation, resetting WSA or ensuring proper virtualization settings are enabled may resolve them.