Android apps on Windows 11 require an SSD and at least 8GB of RAM
Source: Nick Sutrich / Windows Central
Windows 11 can now run Android apps. The new functionality rolled out in preview earlier this week. There are over 1,000 Android apps to choose from through the Amazon Appstore and even more if you know how to sideload Android apps onto Windows 11. The new feature adds a large library of apps to PCs, but only if they meet the minimum requirements.
A support document from Microsoft outlines the specs required to run Android apps on Windows 11. Your computer will need an SSD and at least 8GB of RAM to run Android apps, though Microsoft recommends 16GB of RAM.
On the CPU side of things, Android apps will run on Windows 11 PCs with at least an 8th Gen Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c.
We have a guide on how to get started with Android apps on Windows 11. The process requires installing the Windows Subsystem for Android and making sure the Microsoft Store is up to date.
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