Microsoft is rolling out the latest updates to the Windows subsystem for Android on Windows 11 to all channels in the Insider application. These updates were first made available in the Dev channel a few weeks ago and include, among other improvements, Android 12.1, also known as Android 12L.
The latest version of Windows Subsystem for Android is 2204.40000.19.0, which is actually a bit higher than the version that was rolled out to the Dev channel a few weeks ago, but there are no new changes if you already had the latest version in the Dev Channel. However, if you’re in the Beta or Release Preview channels, there’s a lot to unpack here.
One of the great new features is advanced network support, which means Android apps can connect to other devices on the same physical network as your laptop, such as security cameras or speakers. In addition, apps that use the camera now need to be displayed in the correct direction based on the physical orientation of your webcam, and issues such as letterboxing or distortion of the camera feed have been fixed. You should also see better support for mouse and keyboard input, as well as better integration with Windows messages.
In addition to Android 12.1, this update also includes the latest version of Chromium WebView, plus there is a brand new App Settings for the Windows subsystem for Android. This new app has new grouped settings so it’s easier to find what you’re looking for, plus it now allows you to force apps not to resize, which can be useful for testing how apps behave in specific scenarios.
Finally, Microsoft has also turned off diagnostic data for the Windows subsystem for Android by default, and you can re-enable it in the settings. Although completely optional, diagnostic data can help Microsoft improve the experience in the future. You can also review all your diagnostic data in the settings app now.
To update to the latest version of the Windows subsystem for Android, go to the Library section of the Microsoft Store to check for updates.
Source: Microsoft