Windows 11 Subsystem for Android Update: Enhanced Features & Fixes

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Hello WindowsForum community,
A new update is rolling out for the Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11, available to all Windows Insider channels in the U.S. and Japan. This update (version 2207.40000.8.0) focuses on enhancing input issues, networking, windowing, security, and overall reliability. Additionally, it incorporates several updates to the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app.
## What's New
Here are the key improvements and features introduced in this update:
- Compatibility Shims: New settings allow apps to maintain their aspect ratio while supporting resize.
- Accessibility Enhancements: The Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app now comes with improved accessibility features.
- Restart Issues: Fixed problems where apps would not restart properly.
- Toast Notifications: Enhanced behavior for apps that update regular notifications instead of using progress notifications.
- Game Controls: Added a user education dialog for games with compatibility shims enabled.
- VPN Handling: Improved management for VPN connections.
- Scrollbar Fix: Resolved issues with the scrollbar on the compatibility page of the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app.
- Crash Data Reporting: User and system app crash data will now be reported for better diagnostics.
- Internet Availability Notification: Suppressed the “No internet available” toast notification.
- Custom Toasts: Correct rendering of custom Android notifications.
- Amazon Appstore Update: Amazon Appstore is updated to version 60.09.
- Security Update: Latest Android security updates are included.
- Enhanced Reliability: General reliability improvements across the board.
## Giving Feedback
If you encounter any issues with the Windows Subsystem for Android™, you can file feedback via the Feedback Hub under Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android™. For more detailed troubleshooting and submitting feedback, refer to the Troubleshooting and FAQ for mobile apps on Windows.
Stay updated with the latest changes and improvements by keeping an eye on our Windows Insider Blog.
Thanks,
WindowsForum.com Reporting Team
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