Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about WSABuilds and Windows Subsystem for Android

Frequently Asked Questions

Installation & Updates

Can I delete the installed folder after installation?

No. The installed folder contains the WSA system files and is required for WSA to run. Deleting it will break your installation.

How can I update Windows Subsystem For Android to a new version?

Download the latest Windows Subsystem For Android Version from the releases page and replace the content of your previous installation, then rerun Install.ps1.

Your data will be preserved during the update process.

How do I update Magisk?

Wait for a new WSABuilds release that includes the newer Magisk version, then follow the installation instructions to update. Magisk cannot be updated independently from the WSA build.

Can I switch between OpenGApps and MindTheGapps?

No. Switching between different GApps packages will break functionality. You must do a complete uninstallation before switching to a different GApps variant.

Troubleshooting

I am having problems with the WSABuilds - where can I get help?

• Open an issue on GitHub with sufficient detail
• Join the Discord for community support
• Check the troubleshooting guides for common issues

Help me, I am having problems installing WSA on Windows 10

WSA on Windows 10 requires the WSAPatch project. Open an issue in the Discord or GitHub for assistance.

For full support with Windows 10 installation, visit the WSAPatch project.

What is virtualization and why do I need it?

Virtualization is required to run virtual machines like Windows Subsystem For Android.

If virtualization is not enabled:

1. Run Run.bat which will help you enable it
2. Reboot your computer
3. Re-run Run.bat to install WSA

If it’s still not working, you need to enable virtualization in your BIOS/UEFI. Instructions vary by PC vendor - search online for your specific motherboard or laptop model.

Features & Capabilities

Can I pass SafetyNet/Play Integrity?

No. Virtual machines like Windows Subsystem For Android cannot pass these mechanisms on their own due to the lack of signing by Google.

Passing requires more exotic and untested solutions. See: https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/discussions/145#discussioncomment-2170917

Can I remount system partition as read-write?

No. WSA is mounted as read-only by Hyper-V. However, you can modify the system partition by:

• Creating a Magisk module
• Directly modifying the system.img file

How do I get a logcat?

There are two ways to get logs:

Method 1 - ADB Command:

adb logcat

Method 2 - Log File Location:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\MicrosoftCorporationII.WindowsSubsystemForAndroid_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\diagnostics\logcat

ADB & Development

I cannot adb connect localhost:58526

1. Make sure developer mode is enabled in WSA Settings
2. If the issue persists, check the IP address on the WSA Settings → Developer page
3. Try connecting with:

adb connect <IP_ADDRESS>:5555

Magisk online module list is empty - how do I install modules?

Magisk actively removed the online module repository. You must install modules locally:

Step 1: Push the module to the device

adb push module.zip /data/local/tmp

Step 2: Install via shell

adb shell su -c magisk --install-module /data/local/tmp/module.zip

How do I uninstall Magisk?

Request a Windows Subsystem For Android version without Magisk from the Releases page using the Issues page.

Then follow the installation instructions to switch to a non-Magisk build.

Custom Builds

How do I install custom Magisk or GApps?

Option 1: Request a custom build by opening an issue on the Issues page

Option 2: Build it yourself using the MagiskOnWSALocal script and following the instructions in that repository.

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