Hi everyone,
I am here to share with you my attempt at making an APK installer for Windows Subsystem for Android, WSA Sideloader. This has been an open source project I had been working on for over 2 months now, with the first version released around the same time as the WSA public preview.
Like the name suggests, it features a user friendly interface allowing anyone to easily sideload APK files onto the subsystem, without typing any commands. Since the launch of version 1.0 back in February, I have continued to update the app with new features and bug fixes. Recently I have launched version 1.2, which includes an updated look and feel, APK permission viewer and WSA autostart.
But my work is not over yet. .apk file association is coming soon, so you can double click to install from File Explorer. I also have plans to launch an ARM64 build of WSA Sideloader, for devices running the ARM version of Windows 11. A test ARM64 build is currently available for version 1.1.10.
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This is my first big open source project, and I plan to support it for a long time to come. It is also available to download from the Microsoft Store!
GitHub: https://github.com/infinitepower18/WSA-Sideloader
Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9NMFSJB25QJR
Instructions, known issues and FAQs can all be found in the GitHub readme.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could try it out and leave feedback and any bug reports, so I can work on improving the program even further
Happy to announce that .apk file association is now available in version 1.3. The application now integrates with File Explorer, web browsers and other supported programs enabling (double) click to install functionality.
The update is now available to download from Microsoft Store as well as GitHub Releases.
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Overview:
This started as a project for my ROM, for the HTC Diamond CDMA, but since many people like it I have decided to release it to all ROM creators.
The ROM Customization Wizard is an EXE file that runs on WM5.0 - WM6.5.x devices. It allows you to choose exactly what applications you want in your ROM on first boot, without the need of an Internet connection.
The wizard guides you through software categories, for example Media, Games, Internet, Themes, etc. It allows you to choose to install all applications individually or skip an entire group. The app can also run an EXE when it is complete, customized by the ROM developer (If you don't know how to write applications, I can write one for you to display a message).
After that, it will soft reset your device.
To add to this, there is a small review of each aplication before installing.
In summary, it lets you install the necessary software for your ROM without downloading anything, and allows you to customize it to your liking.
Requirements:
The requirements are minimal. Any screen size, a touch screen and a WM5.0+ device.
Cooking:
This can be cooked into a ROM to run at first boot. More on this and a tutorial coming soon.
Included Software:
The included software will be completely freeware/open source. If you would like your software included, post a link to a CAB file and I will add it.
So far, here are the applications that are included:
Internet:
-Opera Mobile 10
-Opera Mini 5
-Skyfire
-UZard Browser
-Dorothy Browser
Media:
-SciLors GrooveMobile
-MyPlayer
Games:
-XTract
-Experiment 13
LOTS more to come...
Screenshots:
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Download:
CONCEPT VERSION
Copy EXE to device and run.
Please use the ShareCash mirror to help me keep developing software. Thanks.
ShareCash: http://sharecash.org/download.php?file=853878
4Shared: http://www.4shared.com/file/O6_dPtV1/Preview.html
Thanks:
I would like to thank all of the creators of the included software
First version released
Tell me what you think.
Thanks for sharing!!
Nice app . Thank you, will try it.
Nice idea, feel free to add any of my applications
great share! simple, genius idea
Reupload, cannot complete surveys on sharecash...
i will be thankfull but can we just downloades or close the thread
I know there is other tools out there, I was bored and decided to write up a tool that runs the root script in a GUI for windows.I just wanted something to do and this is what I came up with.
Special Thanks To:
Regaw - AndroidLib
pedrotorresfilho
kholk
miloj - Exploit binary
First things first. This program runs a commands at startup. It will verify if the device is a razr, it will verify only 1 device is plugged it. It does have minor error checking. It's mainly just to look cool. While it does root again I was bored. This really isnt anything new.
NOTE: To exit the application you click the back button. This will exit the app.
The home button will take you to this thread.
The Menu button i'm not sure what to do.
The Search button i'm not sure what to do. // Will probably set it up for donation link for the guys above.
Also I know the file size is big, lol like i said i did this while being bored its more focused on the look. It uses some extra dlls etc in order to do transparency and listbox images.
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[Download Link]
Download Here
+1..
another guide..
thank for sharing...
Link is online now.
Fixed a minor bug where software would crash during restart of device.
Nice tool, thanks :good:
nice tool...
downloading..
wowww.. interactive tools for root..
downloading now..
and I will tested at ICS Asia Retail..
report ASAP..
Hi!
Why is the adb process persistent? After running this aplication we cannot delete de folder or disable the adb process in background.
--Edit--
I may have found an answer: You've used a 32bit library (MS Windows (GUI) Intel 80386 32-bit). You should add a statment in OP it's for 32bit versions of windows.
Thanks
32Bit should run fine on 64bit machines, just need to place adb-killserver on shut down and that will stop adb. I will do that today.
SophiApp. The next chapter of the Sophia Script project;
SophiApp is a free, open-source app for fine-tuning Windows 10 & Windows 11. It offers a modern UI/UX, more than 130 unique tweaks, and shows how Windows can be configured without making any harm to the OS. SophiApp may not work on a homebrew Windows. Especially, if the homebrew image was created by OS makers being all thumbs who break Microsoft Defender and disable OS telemetry by purposely uprooting system components. It's allowed to be logged in as one admin user only during application startup.
SophiApp is fully portable: it doesn't have any config (yet) and doesn't save any data into the registry. Just extract the SophiApp folder with Bin folder and SophiApp.exe.config file, and run SophiApp.exe.
System Requirements;
VersionMarketing nameBuildArchEditionsWindows 11 Insider Preview 23H22023 Update25206+Home/Pro/EnterpriseWindows 11 22H22022 Update22621+Home/Pro/EnterpriseWindows 11 21H2NA22000.739+Home/Pro/EnterpriseWindows 10 22H22022 Update19045.2006+x64Home/Pro/EnterpriseWindows 10 21H2October 2021 Update19044.1706+x64Home/Pro/Enterprise/LTSC
Direct downloads - https://github.com/Sophia-Community/SophiApp/releases/download/1.0.90/SophiApp.zip
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Notes;
Some functions depend on Internet access. If not, they will be hidden in UI until the access appears back. You can enable hidden functions in UI by turning on the Advanced settings in the Settings. The hidden functions will be marked with a gear in UI. After closing SophiApp, it creates a log file that you can attach to an open issue (or send to the Telegram group) to help us understand the bug. The log file doesn't contain any sensitive personal information. We do not store any data neither in the Windows registry or any other server.
Works on Windows 11 22H2
xXx yYy said:
Works on Windows 11 22H2
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yeah, I used it to tweak abit and uninstalled it
works great too compared with other available tweakers out there ..
Happy new year, buddies!
I do not seem able to download the wsa package from the Microsoft store like I used to (i.e.: strore.rg-adguard.net + 9p3395vx91nr).
It always lists the 2210 version. I've also tried with a VPN in the US but got the same result.
Is there any other way (being it a url or a script) to download the unmodified version of WSA 2211 ?
Thank you in advance.
Silver.
AFAIK actually officially only availablle to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/android/wsa/preview-program
Already applied several days ago but still no updates. I'm afraid it is not available outside the US.
Any chance to get an external link maybe?
Here you go:
WSA build 2211.40000.10.0 based on Android 13 with Magisk Root and Google Play Store
Preface: You need at least 8 GB RAM that can get exclusively used by WSA, there is absolutely no way to bypass it. Technically you can modify the files to bypass it but then WSA is gonna crash your PC as soon as it launches since it reserves 4...
forum.xda-developers.com
Thank you, guys! Very much appreciated! Enough for early testings.
Unfortunately that is a modified version of WSA 2211 with root and Play Store.
I'm after the unmodified version though...
I'm a mobile developer and I need to test my apps on untouched systems to guarantee compliance and compatibility.
Thank you once again for your help.
Cheers.
To get the latest available WSA version try these commands in Powershell
Code:
winget uninstall "Windows Subsystem for AndroidTM"
winget search "Windows Subsystem for AndroidTM"
winget install "Windows Subsystem for AndroidTM"
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xXx yYy said:
To get the latest available WSA version try these commands in Powershell
Code:
winget uninstall "Windows Subsystem for AndroidTM"
winget search "Windows Subsystem for AndroidTM"
winget install "Windows Subsystem for AndroidTM"
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No luck! The command above Installed 2209 not 2211 :-(
Use WSAPackagingTool
WSAPackagingTool makes it easier to modify the Windows Subsystem for Android
Trying to mod Windows Subsystem for Android? WSAPackagingTool is an easy to use utility to repack the WSA installer with your choice of mods.
www.xda-developers.com
See attachment
What’s New
Improved audio input latency and reliability
Improvements to camera experience (camera metadata now exposed to camera apps)
Improvements to framerate performance: certain benchmarks have improved by 10%-20% on ARM and 40%-50% on x64
Fixed zooming out in apps using touchpad or mouse
Improvements to platform reliability
Using latest Chromium WebView to version 108
Synchronizing global microphone and camera privacy toggles between Windows and Android apps
Android 13 security updates
DL ( MSIXBundle - 1.4 GB ) - Right click on link below and select Save as ...
http://tlu.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com/filestreamingservice/files/6fe07b8e-c19a-4710-a0b2-9242e03d04f6?P1=1676670984&P2=404&P3=2&P4=AHVe8LHrdvOWXs7tD9pXM3a7J1H7NlKjmELMk5riEc1Eyut8X4BiTdLNy3%2bGY5%2fciCficUuwWqpMHwoYizm40w%3d%3d
Once downloaded, simply click on the downloaded package
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and it will install.
To uninstall an existing WSA installation - what is a MUST:
Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select “Windows Subsystem from Android” and click “Uninstall.”
Another way to remove WSA is to open Command Prompt (admin) and run the “winget uninstall “Windows Subsystem for AndroidTM”” command.
Just making sure I understood this correctly - if I already have
WSA build 2211.40000.10.0 based on Android 13 with Magisk Root and Google Play Storethen to upgrade to this new version of WSA, I need to uninstall the existing version and reconfigure the account and all the apps again?
bejayrocks said:
Just making sure I understood this correctly - if I already have
WSA build 2211.40000.10.0 based on Android 13 with Magisk Root and Google Play Storethen to upgrade to this new version of WSA, I need to uninstall the existing version and reconfigure the account and all the apps again?
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No, this post is for the .msix build for WSA version 2301.40000.4.0.
You need to obtain the latest MagiskOnWSA build, which you can obtain here or wait for it to be posed on XDA Developers or you can build yourself using MagiskOnWSALocal.
You do not need to reconfigure or reinstall everything in order to update to the lastest version of WSA. Follow this guide on How to Update your MagiskOnWSA installation without losing your data