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Double-Tap for APKs: A User-Friendly Guide in Win 11
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Double-Tap for APKs: A User-Friendly Guide in Win 11
You’ve set up the Windows Subsystem for Android, and you’re ready to start installing those APK files. Turns out, it’s a bit of a process. Wouldn’t it be better if we could just double-click those APK files?
Let’s have a look at how to set it so that it works exactly like that.
How to Download WSA-QuickInstall ![screenshot of the wsa quickinstall files](/images/loading.svg)
WSA-QuickInstall is what we’ll use to achieve a more seamless APK install process. This simple app is found on the WSA-QuickInstall GitHub page . All you need to do is extract it somewhere you’ll remember, and you’re ready to move on.
WSA-QuickInstall can be falsely identified as a threat by Windows Defender. You may need to add an exception to Windows Defender in order to use the app.
How to Set Up WSA-QuickInstall ![screenshot of wsa quickinstall drag and drop functionality](/images/loading.svg)
Setting up WSA-QuickInstall is easy. Once extracted, you’ll have two files and a folder. Keep them all together, but pay attention toinstall.exe , as this will be the executable that we use to actually sideload and install the apps.
To make sure WSA-QuickInstall is working correctly, drag any APK file you have onto install.exe.
A command prompt window may appear for a time, and then your system will install the app.
That’s all good and well, but how do we enable the seamless double-click install functionality?
How to Set Up the Default Program for APK Files ![screenshot of changing default program in windows 11](/images/loading.svg)
First, make sure you have an APK file handy to install. Then, follow these steps:
- Right-click on your APK file and clickproperties
- In the properties window, clickChange located next to theOpens with: section
- In the next window, hitMore apps
- Then scroll to the bottom and clickLook for another app on this PC
- Navigate to where you extracted the files and clickinstall.exe
It’s as easy as that. Now, whenever you double-click on an APK file, Windows will automatically install it for you, hassle-free.
Make Installing APK Files Easier
While the Windows Subsystem for Android is an excellent and welcomed feature for Windows 11, a lot of users wish it was a little easier to use.
Hopefully, now it is. Have fun adding Android apps to your system with half the hassle involved.
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- Title: Double-Tap for APKs: A User-Friendly Guide in Win 11
- Author: Richard
- Created at : 2024-06-25 16:44:27
- Updated at : 2024-06-26 16:44:27
- Link: https://win11-tips.techidaily.com/double-tap-for-apks-a-user-friendly-guide-in-win-11/
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