NewsIf you want to download Android apps on PC, you can try the 5 ways below. You can choose different ways depending on what version of Windows you are running. This post from NewsPivot introduces how to download, install, and use Android apps on your Windows 11/10/8/7 PC.
Way 1: Download Android Apps on PC Using Bluestacks
You can download Android apps on PC from Google Play Store. This action requires a free Android emulator for Windows and Bluestacks is recommended. Bluestacks supports Windows 7/8/10/11, which lets you easily download and play your favorite Android mobile games and apps right from your computer.
1. Go to the Bluestacks official website and click the Download button.
2. Install and launch it. Add your Google account to Bluestacks to sign in.
3. Next, you can click Play Store in the app to open Google Play Store. Then you can search for the Android app you want to download on your PC.
Also read: How to Download and Install Bluestacks on Windows
Way 2: Download Android Apps on PC with Amazon Appstore
The Windows 11 operating system has native Android app support, but your computer should meet the system requirements to run Android apps on Windows 11. Besides, you need to have an Amazon account since the Android app download service is powered by Amazon Appstore. You can find and download more than 1000+ Android apps on your Windows 11 PC.
Way 3: Mirror Your Phone with Microsoft Phone Link App
How to use Android apps on Windows 11/10/8/7 PC without an emulator? To do that, you can use the Microsoft Phone Link app. With it, you can directly access the Android apps installed on your Android device on your PC. With a Wi-Fi connection, you can browse Android content, play Android games, chat, etc. using your PC’s large screen and keyboard.
Also read: How to Download and Install NoxPlayer on Windows
Way 4: Use the Full Android System with Genymotion
If you want to access the entire Android operating system rather than individual Android apps, you can use Genymotion. Genymotion uses VirtualBox to emulate Android. It emulates 3000+ virtual Android device configurations and meets all your development and testing needs for your Android device.
Way 5: Directly Install and Run Android on PC
If you want to access the entire Android operating system rather than individual Android apps without a third-party app, you can directly install and run it. To get the detailed steps, this post – Install Android on PC & Dual Boot Android and Windows is what you need.
Final Words
In conclusion, this post introduces 5 ways to let you download, install, and use Android apps on your Windows 11/10/8/7 PC. I hope that this post will be useful to you.
About The Author
Position: Columnist
Having been an editor at MiniTool since graduating college as an English major, Daisy specializes in writing about data backups, disk cloning, and file syncing as well as general computer knowledge and issues. In her free time, Daisy enjoys running and going with friends to the amusement park.