Windows Subsystem for Android gets November 2023 update

Windows Subsystem for Android receives an early preview of the November update with minor changes.

WSA install on Windows 11
WSA install on Windows 11
  • Windows Subsystem for Android November update preview brings some new improvements.
  • The update brings reliability and changes to the gamepad experience.

Microsoft is now rolling out the update version 2310.40000.0.0 for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11. The update is available through the Windows Insider Program and includes various improvements, fixes, and more to enhance Android apps on Windows 11.

According to the official GitHub announcement, the update introduces reliability changes and makes the gamepad experience no longer reserved. 

WSA November 2023 update changes

Here’s the list of changes for the WSA version 2310.40000.0.0:

  • Platform reliability improvements.
  • Gamepad triggers are no longer reversed.

The Windows Subsystem for Android update should download and install automatically. However, you can always download it manually from the Library’s page in the Microsoft Store app and by clicking the “Get updates” button. You can use these instructions to install WSA on Windows 11.

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