Finally Closing the App Gap: Android Apps on Surface with the Google Play Store

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  • @TyBardy
    @TyBardy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the file to download is no longer available... Im about the send this surgace pro 9 back... i only bought this thing because i was told they could accept android apps

  • @ramonalbertomorenobenitez3172
    @ramonalbertomorenobenitez3172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What file did you download on minute 3:00 ???

    • @ramonalbertomorenobenitez3172
      @ramonalbertomorenobenitez3172 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      nvm found it !, thanks!

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you follow the link in the description, in the guide there's this file attached:
      WSA-GApps-pico_2204.40000.20.0_x64_Release-Nightly. zip

    • @cchan270
      @cchan270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso oh no.. it says the file is no longer available...

  • @clue69TT
    @clue69TT 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    right after you enable developer options what are you downloading bro? That is a really important step that you skip pretty much

  • @cchan270
    @cchan270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video! However, seems like the download file is no longer there!

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just updated the description with a new link!

    • @andrewholliday251
      @andrewholliday251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And...it's gone again!😵‍💫

  • @Szklana147
    @Szklana147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:05 What is this file, that you download? Why everyone use similar files suggesting to download it form private cloud services instead of some official website?

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I downloaded it from GitHub

    • @Klinkertinlegs
      @Klinkertinlegs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso 3:04 You downloaded it from Mega. The github process is much more complicated and I've never been able to get it to work.

    • @Szklana147
      @Szklana147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Klinkertinlegs I've noticed that link. I am just really sceptical about downloading something I do not know and running it with admin privileges. Github looks more clear than link to private cloud.

    • @Klinkertinlegs
      @Klinkertinlegs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Szklana147 yeah, I wouldn’t. I also can’t get the GitHub one to work either, I just stopped trying

    • @Klinkertinlegs
      @Klinkertinlegs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Szklana147 and my comment was more to correct their comment about where they downloaded it from, since it wasn’t GitHub

  • @glmelsonjr
    @glmelsonjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work, but its no good now since the download file is no longer there

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just updated the description with a new link!

    • @glmelsonjr
      @glmelsonjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso Thanks for the update. I have been watching your videos recently on the surface pro 8/ SPX/ and the Samsung galaxy S8 Tab. I am torn between all three, but can only have one. Do you prefer one over the other? I am leaving the ipad, and I take notes for church and my bible study. It is really down to the surface pro 8 and the tab S8 Plus. Unfortunately, cant have both. haha!

    • @oscargilks8251
      @oscargilks8251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@innoiso still not working for me :(

  • @freddynz
    @freddynz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    btw, really looking forward to your coverage of SP9 tomorrow, im holding off a SP8 to see what the 9 is like 1st

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm excited for the announcement! I think the biggest question is whether I just buy one or buy a couple!

    • @freddynz
      @freddynz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@innoiso lol, yep i reckon you'll have access b4 i do (im in New Zealand), Pro 9 is probably iterative of Pro 8, its the arm model that will be the more interesting.... but you totally should get both :)

  • @exit261db9
    @exit261db9 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:09 "download this file on x64 based devices"......what file?

  • @will9987
    @will9987 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks it worked really great, I did it to install streaming apps like Max or Netflix and Disneyplus, but in the apps when I want to download a movie it just can´t, anybody has a solution for this?

  • @ThatGuy_Pal
    @ThatGuy_Pal ปีที่แล้ว

    would this work an a surface rt? i have an old surface rt and would like to get apple music and google maps on it

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately no. It requires Windows 10 or Windows 11

  • @AgentZeroNine1
    @AgentZeroNine1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    TH-cam's installable PWA features video downloading for offline access. Hopefully more and more companies go down that route alongside adding more of the big apps on the Windows store.

    • @432wheels
      @432wheels 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plus the desktop version has Play Queue that mobile versions dont have. One of my favourite features of watching TH-cam on a non mobile version

  • @NerdPanic
    @NerdPanic ปีที่แล้ว

    You jumped from developer mode to "Download this file" ... what file??

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's in the GitHub link in the description

  • @Debabratache09
    @Debabratache09 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I have installed it. But camera isn’t working. Any idea?

  • @BoomMediaSocial
    @BoomMediaSocial ปีที่แล้ว

    I need a Metronome app which Windows Store won't have

  • @_Digitalguy
    @_Digitalguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video, I bet this is going to get more and more views over time by people looking to run Android on Windows 11. Anyway, that was similar to my experience with my Surface Book 3 on Windows 11. And let me tell you, 16GB RAM does not help. WSA is basically a virtual machine so you are constanly taxing the CPU at around 25% just to have it open. And because of the emulation Android itself does not run great, notably it has latency. For instance audio is not always perfectly synced, especially with wireless earbuds, pen has latency etc.
    To be honest I don't have much use for Android if I have Windows, the only thing that works better on Android is second screen apps, especially Superdisplay, which is superior to Windows Miracast, but the latency actually makes it inferior in this case.... So while it's nice to have, I have basically never used it in several months...
    Concerning the eraser, it works only on Onenote on Android (I have an android tablet that supports the surface pen) not on Word for instance or on other non Microsoft apps.

  • @sebb71222
    @sebb71222 ปีที่แล้ว

    the download link doesnt work anymore

  • @aaronagee983
    @aaronagee983 ปีที่แล้ว

    download what file?

  • @vaibhavjain9284
    @vaibhavjain9284 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi @innoiso, I was pretty excited for this as I wanted to run play store apps on windows. But the links now explicitly say that the process is not recommended and can lead to system crash. Can you please verify if the process still works? I literally bought SP 8 after seeing this video, but haven't been able to implement it. Same with the SSD upgrade bought 256GB but finding M4 1TB ones is hard online internationally and then also the process is not easy and fought with risks of wiping out the system(installing windows through USB drive).

  • @EvilReFlex
    @EvilReFlex ปีที่แล้ว

    Does BlueStacks not run on a windows tablet?

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  ปีที่แล้ว

      It does! This is just a way to use Microsoft's built in Android emulation

  • @bonchisradu3919
    @bonchisradu3919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what file to download? all of a sudden there is a file to download. where from?

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's on the article linked in the description

  • @drewpaschal9294
    @drewpaschal9294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The file you reference on the website is no longer available.

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you check the GitHub repository?

    • @drewpaschal9294
      @drewpaschal9294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso I did not. Was going by the guide on the web. I will attempt to check later. Was going to install on a Surface book 2.

  • @farhantanvir8991
    @farhantanvir8991 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this be used for Android gaming?

  • @raxcentalruthenta1456
    @raxcentalruthenta1456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please update this guide?

  • @psicologiajoseh
    @psicologiajoseh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope the new surface can run Android apps (games and others) fluidly.

  • @King-Bobby
    @King-Bobby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for video, guessing this does not work with the Surface Pro X?

  • @yesspaces
    @yesspaces 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used pro3 8 years ago to this year! It's also very good. But I'm disappointed to buy surface pro8 this year! It's been a month! Battery life is only four hours! Even 3 hours was hard today, don't know if this problem is just me! Do you have any comments you can give me! At the same time I also go to the point of sale to check if there is any problem with the machine. I'm just having trouble trying to give someone a usage data! There is no denying a good product!

  • @oscargilks8251
    @oscargilks8251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @innoiso download link not working

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you check the GitHub repo in the description?

  • @giecik2
    @giecik2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    will work on Surface pro x sq1 16gb ram and 256ssd with win11?

  • @dixton1
    @dixton1 ปีที่แล้ว

    required file on Mega does not exist anymore. Task can not be done

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you check the GitHub?

    • @dixton1
      @dixton1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso if you mean file on MagiscOnWSA, then yes. Same situation.

  • @basmashi_
    @basmashi_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! That was soo helpful 😊❤

  • @devonagard7900
    @devonagard7900 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the i5 8gig SP8. I use the standard subsystem for android method in Windows 11 and install apps not on the amazon store via apk files. Happy to say my experience using the android apps have been flawless. No crashes or slowdowns but the fan does ramp up with heavy use, which i think is understandable.

    • @Jmpaul26
      @Jmpaul26 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where can I find out how to get the standard subsystem you're referring to? Last time I tried it required me to go get the Amazon fire store or something like that, which felt useless

  • @freddynz
    @freddynz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ahhh sadly nope..... installed ok, but try and launch a game and it crashes, i thought maybe my surface pro was the problem so put it on my desktop (gaming), and once again the apps just crash out...... what a pity as i would much prefer this over bluestacks if possible. Looks like Microsoft has some work to do still.

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm going to try again in a few weeks (maybe with the Pro 9). Hoping that it's just firmware requirements or something.

  • @erikrounds
    @erikrounds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video. Unfortunately, I had a similar experience. I love the Suprface Pro form factor, but it is seriously lacking in tablet mode app support. I've also tried installing android (Bliss OS) on the tablet directly without success.

    • @michaelcorcoran8768
      @michaelcorcoran8768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the actual tablet functionality is an afterthought especially since they abandoned Windows 8. The form factor still has utility on a desk as a laptop because of its ability to be manipulated I don't think of it as a very useful tablet off the desk.

  • @cristophersilvacampos3402
    @cristophersilvacampos3402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the link for download is not available anymore. is there some other link to share?

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try looking up the Github for "WSAGAScript", that has its own guide as well

    • @giecik2
      @giecik2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      will work on Surface pro x sq1 16gb ram 256sdd?

  • @sitoudien9816
    @sitoudien9816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesn't My Phone put a android phone on your surface? Runs android phone apps right?

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, but not natively, apps can't go fullscreen, and you need an Android phone

  • @raxcentalruthenta1456
    @raxcentalruthenta1456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guide no longer works as the download link for the ARM version provided in the guide no longer works.

  • @TheRubiksrocks
    @TheRubiksrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yoooo what??? You watch Framed?! A real Chad right here. 🙏👌🔥🤙💪

  • @freddynz
    @freddynz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    totally gonna do this on my surface pro 6, question is, is it better or worse than Bluestacks? well actually i'll go do it now and answer my own question :)

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for looking into it. I think Bluestacks just has a few more years of stability under its belt.

  • @elielandrade1086
    @elielandrade1086 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello, nice video, could you test the infinite painter app? I would like to know if the pen pressure works

  • @freddynz
    @freddynz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this obviously opens the question to Windows on arm SP9 on arm..... will it run Android natively, if so then obviously its the one to get !

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to see that!

  • @alex00723
    @alex00723 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think this is going to work decently on the Surface Go 3 with the i3 version?

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think so. It will probably work, assuming you have 8GB of RAM, but it won't be the best experience

  • @TheBlueOwlX
    @TheBlueOwlX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that Windows 11 22H2 on your Surface Pro 8? How did you get it?

    • @hamez877
      @hamez877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      its getting rolled out now.

    • @TheBlueOwlX
      @TheBlueOwlX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hamez877 my device has a safeguard hold. So I’ll have to wait a bit

  • @FitriShukri
    @FitriShukri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    will try on my SP8 and SG2

  • @maeltech8038
    @maeltech8038 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Podrías probar juegos como call of duty mobile y apex legend mobile por favor?

  • @gabrielgon3408
    @gabrielgon3408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You didn't try the launcher

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried Nova Launcher, just didn't include it in the final cut because it was such a bad experience. Very buggy

    • @gabrielgon3408
      @gabrielgon3408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso what a disappointment... I use a Tab s8 ultra but office online is full of quirks, so I always keep an eye on what's going on in windows. Watched a video that the sq3 version is still pretty bad. Microsoft evolves way too slow

  • @DojiKing
    @DojiKing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    8g ram is the minimum the Android subsystem will run on. For a smooth experience you should have 16g ram.

  • @cucciolo182
    @cucciolo182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you play games “ android games “ downloaded from google play ?

  • @fdumisa
    @fdumisa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    okay too involved for me, would love to get Google Play but I need a detailed step by step process of what you just did

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Check the description!

    • @andrewholliday251
      @andrewholliday251 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      use the text instructions (check description) and cross your fingers that the download links are working - my fingers are still crossed....

  • @vincwong8498
    @vincwong8498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool but sucks, still cant utilise GPU, still cant game on it

  • @432wheels
    @432wheels 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the only apps that I prefer the mobile version over desktop is the official Feedly app but it just wont login when sideloading it on Windows 11

  • @clue69TT
    @clue69TT 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    nevermind this is ridiculous

  • @terrycarlton6991
    @terrycarlton6991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way too convoluted but thanks for showing all of the steps required

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is a bit complicated

  • @kelvindean
    @kelvindean ปีที่แล้ว

    Microsoft needs to allow OEMs to support Google Play (i.e., Surface, Lenovo, Samsung, ASUS, Acer, Xiaomi).

    • @iRl33t
      @iRl33t ปีที่แล้ว

      they probably plan on an eventual competitor to it.

  • @TREXYT
    @TREXYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, can you test fortnite mobile please ? Please make a video test on it

  • @Jbrimbelibap
    @Jbrimbelibap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Meanwhile i'm looking at installing windows 11 arm64 on my phone

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Which phone! I'd love to try it sometime

    • @Jbrimbelibap
      @Jbrimbelibap 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso OnePlus 6 or Poco f1 are a nice choice, any phone supported by the renegade project works

  • @jt.8144
    @jt.8144 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got rid of my Google Chromebook for a Surface instead. There's so much more on a Microsoft platform.

  • @Neptunediscovermedia
    @Neptunediscovermedia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bro you're turning your laptop into a Chromebook

  • @Rey-Rey2077
    @Rey-Rey2077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn they really need to step it up. Your paring so much for an un-optimized eye candy - They need some sort of Custom Windows to get eveything smoother - at this rate a smart phone with the same price could do the same job but way better. - your literally better off paying for a chromebook

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Notably, this was to connect to the Google Play Store. The process of downloading apps from the Amazon App store would have been much quicker

  • @woofinu
    @woofinu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are right. Too techy and nerdy. Most people won't do it, even if it works better.

  • @vetti39
    @vetti39 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blurry screen and you say download this device on x64 mumble,... mumble mumble. What device can't see

  • @wakecoalition3834
    @wakecoalition3834 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    8G is way too little to run both windows and android subsystem..LOL

  • @jayrome8764
    @jayrome8764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Microsoft have a far way to go regarding optimizing Android apps on Windows. ChromeOS does it way better.

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah for ChromeOS, it's largely due to it already being built on the Linux kernel, whereas Microsoft had to create a subsystem for Linux that Android runs on top of

  • @msp5138
    @msp5138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    App gap? Surface devices including those on ARM run 35 million computer programs, iPads run 1.9 million smartphone apps and Android runs 2.8 million smartphone apps. So what are you talking about?

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome back to the channel. Yes, app gap, the thing that buried Windows RT in the first place. I'm well aware that Surfaces run a lot of legacy programs, but those programs aren't always tailored for touch experiences

    • @msp5138
      @msp5138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso why can't u share any actual numbers? and I love your channel, you are one of the few people who provide usable information...

  • @Joshy14111
    @Joshy14111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This process is so cumbersome. It means my mum or dad can't do this without assistance which should be the goal. Should be easier and more intuitive and not just some technical process, windows and google need to work more closely cos this isn tit

    • @DojiKing
      @DojiKing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Android sub system is not designed by Microsoft and Google teaming up. The version he installed is a modified version of the one Microsoft and Amazon teamed up and made for windows. The none modified version does not have the play store and apps must be bought though the Amazon App Store.

  • @00Clive00
    @00Clive00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the Google play store keep itself updated and the downloaded apps updated aswell, also can you log in with your account.
    I'd watch the video, but I'm in bed, pretending to be asleep and not wake the girlfriend 🤫

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes and yes!

    • @00Clive00
      @00Clive00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@innoiso I have it all up and running, everything works as it should, do you if there's a way to make all apps automatically launch in full screen, Win + Shift + F11 works, but as I'm using a surface pro and want to use android apps when the keyboard is folded back,a keyboard command is annoying.
      The borderless window gaming program works, can even hide the taskbar at the same time, but it isn't proper fullscreen and have a large grey bar at the bottom. Cheers

  • @whatsbestnow
    @whatsbestnow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the benefit of downloading android apps on the surface? Gmail app for example you can't create labels and the outlook app is limited . The idea of android apps seems cool but practicality wise seems useless

    • @DojiKing
      @DojiKing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The games, some messaging apps that don’t have a windows version, There a few good apps that you can’t get a windows version of that are great also. Really it depends on your needs. Also the android apps are more tuned to touchscreen then the windows apps are. So if your using it in tablet mode with no keyboard navigation will be easier.

  • @romanowskiart
    @romanowskiart ปีที่แล้ว

    Making dogs out of pogs……?

  • @vlkhvan
    @vlkhvan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah. Unfortunately, typical windows. Something declared to work but in reality is so bad that no one would to use it again. Just like Windows on Arm, technically there but such a garbage that it is not even funny

    • @DanielHarrisCodes
      @DanielHarrisCodes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used windows on ARM considerably as a business user and it was a great experience. The Pro X battery was a disappointment compared to the older ARM devices but it is still WAY better than the Pro 8 that I have now.
      When a deal comes up I’ll almost definitely swap out my i5 Pro 8 for an SQ3 Pro 9

  • @vetti39
    @vetti39 ปีที่แล้ว

    Junk "the file you are trying to download is no longer available " this is trash!

  • @EdwardJr-b3x
    @EdwardJr-b3x ปีที่แล้ว

    This is takin to lang

  • @EdwardJr-b3x
    @EdwardJr-b3x ปีที่แล้ว

    ahhhhhhhhh

  • @EdwardJr-b3x
    @EdwardJr-b3x ปีที่แล้ว

    aahaahhahahahahaha

  • @dingalingdingdong3546
    @dingalingdingdong3546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way too hard

  • @FernandoLopez-tx6lr
    @FernandoLopez-tx6lr ปีที่แล้ว

    so lame

  • @ronhousenick6170
    @ronhousenick6170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The WSA-GApps-pico_2204.40000.20.0_x64_Release-Nightly.zip. link doesnt work anymore :( what should i do?

    • @innoiso
      @innoiso  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just updated the description with a new link!