A lightweight, transparent, and professional tool for Windows to install Android apps into Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) simply by double-clicking .apk files.
- 🔋 Double-Click Install: Automatically associates
.apkfiles with the tool for a native experience. - ⚡ Automated Startup: Wakes up WSA if it's currently inactive, closed, or in standby.
- 🎨 Real APK Icons: Integrated shell extension to display the real application icons in File Explorer.
- 🌐 Multi-language: Native support for 12+ languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, and more.
- 🛡️ Open Source: Fully auditable code using PowerShell and Inno Setup. No hidden binaries.
- 🤖 Robust Connectivity: Advanced polling logic that waits for the Android system to fully boot before installing.
The easiest way to get started. It handles file associations and shell extensions automatically.
- Download
SimpleAPKInstaller_v1.2.0_Setup.exefrom the Releases page. - Run the installer as Administrator.
Once installed, the process is completely seamless:
- Double-click any
.apkfile on your computer. - A console window will appear, waking up WSA if necessary.
- The tool will wait for the ADB connection and the Android boot sequence.
- Your app will be installed and ready to use from the Start Menu.
Note: If APK icons do not appear immediately, you may need to restart Windows Explorer or your PC.
This project integrates the following open-source technologies:
- ApkShellext2 by kkguo: Provides the shell extension for displaying real Android app icons in Windows Explorer. (MIT License).
- Windows 10 or 11 with WSA installed.
- Developer Mode enabled in the Windows Subsystem for Android settings.
- ADB (Managed automatically as a dependency via WinGet).
MIT License - Copyright (c) 2026 Daniel Martí
Built with ❤️ by Daniel Martí aka DanVerseDev.