#microsoft amazon appstore

First, users need to install the Amazon Appstore to be able to browse and install mobile apps from a curated catalog. After installing the Amazon Appstore, users need to find the Windows Subsystem for Android settings app that will appear in the Start menu and their app list. Users can then open the Amazon Appstore and browse the mobile apps in the store. Amazon has officially announced that it will discontinue the Amazon AppStore for Android on August 20, 2025. The Amazon Appstore launched as an alternative to the Google Play Store, struggled to gain significant traction in the Android ecosystem. Users relying on the Amazon Appstore for app downloads and updates are advised to transition to other platforms, such as the Google Play Store, to ensure continued access and support. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft releases guidelines for Android apps on Windows" and "Amazon Appstore will no longer be available on Android devices in August".