WSABuilds/Guides/Sideloading Guides/WSAFiles.md

Sideloading using the Files app

Starting with WSA version 2305, you can sideload APK files using the Files app. This guide will show you how.

Note

This guide is only applicable for WSA versions 2305 and above. If you're using an older version, you will need to use ADB or one of the listed APK installers.

Setup

1. Open the Windows Subsystem for Android app, advanced settings and enable share user folders found under experimental features. Make

2. Go to the "System" section and open the Files app.

3. Click on Subsystem for Android, followed by Windows to browse through your Windows files.

4. Click the APK you want to install and choose package installer if it asks. Agree to the warnings and then click install.

Note

If you're facing problems, try disabling Block installation of malicious apps in the WSA app.

After installation

Once installed, you can launch the sideloaded app from the Start Menu.

If you want to install bundle files, such as .apkm or .xapk, you can install SAI and use that to install bundle files, as well as regular APKs.