Quick Start Guide: Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA)

Welcome to **WSABuilds**! This beginner-friendly guide walks you through setting up Windows Subsystem for Android with Google Play Store and Magisk root on Wind

Welcome to WSABuilds! This beginner-friendly guide walks you through setting up Windows Subsystem for Android with Google Play Store and Magisk root on Windows 10 or Windows 11 in under 5 minutes.

1. System Prerequisites

Before beginning installation, ensure your computer meets the minimum hardware and software requirements:

2. Step 1: Verify Hardware Virtualization

Windows Subsystem for Android runs inside Microsoft’s Hyper-V virtualization container. Hardware virtualization must be enabled in your computer’s motherboard BIOS/UEFI.

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Select the Performance tab on the left sidebar.
3. Click CPU.
4. In the bottom-right information panel, look for Virtualization:
   • If it says Enabled: Proceed to Step 2.
   • If it says Disabled: You must reboot into your computer’s BIOS/UEFI settings and enable Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x) or AMD-V / SVM Mode.

3. Step 2: Enable Windows Virtual Machine Platform

WSA requires the Windows Virtual Machine Platform feature:

1. Press Windows Key + S, type Turn Windows features on or off, and press Enter.
2. Scroll down and check the box for Virtual Machine Platform.
3. (Optional but recommended for Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise): Check Windows Hypervisor Platform.
4. Click OK. Windows will install the required system components.
5. Restart your computer when prompted.

4. Step 3: Download the Recommended Release

1. Download the recommended release from the WSABuilds Web Portal (/downloads) or the official GitHub Releases page: https://github.com/IamAzmathullaShaikh/WSABuilds/releases.
2. Download the recommended standard package for your computer:
   • For Intel/AMD Processors:
     WSA_[version]_x64_[root]_[gapps].7z (or .zip - check repository releases for current build)
   • For Snapdragon Processors:
     WSA_[version]_arm64_[root]_[gapps].7z (or .zip - check repository releases for current build)
3. Once downloaded, extract the entire archive into a permanent folder on your drive (e.g. C:\WSA or D:\Android\WSA).

   Important: Do not delete or move this folder after installation, as Windows runs the subsystem directly from this location.

5. Step 4: Execute Installation

1. Open the extracted folder containing the WSA files.
2. Locate the file named Install.ps1.
3. Right-click Install.ps1 and select Run with PowerShell.
4. A blue terminal window will open:
   • If prompted with an Execution Policy warning, press Y and hit Enter.
   • If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to allow administrator privileges.
5. The installer will automatically register the AppX package with Windows.
6. When complete, the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings application and the Google Play Store will automatically launch.

6. Step 5: First-Boot Google Play Setup

1. In the WSA Settings window, ensure that Optional diagnostic data is toggled according to your preference.
2. The Google Play Store window will appear. Click Sign In.
3. Enter your Google Account credentials.
4. You now have complete access to the Google Play Store on your Windows desktop!

Next Steps & Community Tools

• Interactive Diagnostic Wizard: Experiencing an installation error, virtualization failure, or ADB connection problem? Use the Interactive Diagnostic Wizard for instant, guided decision trees and copyable PowerShell remediation commands.
• Banking & UPI Apps: Review the Play Integrity Guide to configure root cloaking for apps like PhonePe, Paytm, and SBI YONO.
• Application Compatibility: Check real-world community test results in the Compatibility Directory.
• Subsystem Management: Manage cold VHDX backups, safe restores, and guided updates with the WSABuilds Manager desktop client.
• Error Codes Reference: Consult the Error Codes Guide for root-cause analysis and manual recovery instructions.