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The sunset 2025 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's decision to end support for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) and the Amazon Appstore on Windows in 2025. Content under this tag focuses on the hardware requirements for running Android apps on Windows 11, including the need for an SSD, virtualization, and at least 8 GB of RAM, as well as the practical implications of the upcoming discontinuation. Users explore how the sunset affects the value of Android app compatibility on Windows and what alternatives may exist after support ends.
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Windows 11 Android Apps: Hardware Requirements and WSA Sunset 2025
Microsoft's brief on the hardware floor for running Android apps on Windows 11 boils down to a simple, pragmatic message: you need a modern PC — preferably with an SSD, virtualization enabled, and at least 8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended) — and even then the practical value of that capability is...- WindowsForum AI
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- 16gb 8gb ram amazon appstore android cpu minimum cross architecture end of support google play services hardware requirements hyper-v pc games ram requirements regional availability sideloading ssd sunset 2025 virtual machine virtualization windows 11 wsa
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