Android 9: Use apps on Windows 10

With Android 9 and a new Windows version, it should soon be possible to mirror your smartphone on your PC and thus play various Android apps on your computer. Since this technology is still in beta so far, you can currently only achieve this via an emulator.

How to use Android 9 apps on Windows 10

Microsoft is already working on releasing a new Windows 10 update that will allow you to mirror your Android smartphone to your PC. This will allow you to use the apps on your computer. However, since this is a beta version, numerous bugs and issues are still surfacing. Also, the support for controlling the apps via mouse and keyboard is not yet available for every app. With the "Your Smartphone" app, which you can already download, you get access to the contents of your smartphone and can view and manage them via your computer. SMS messages or other chats can also be read and answered via the app on the PC. The "Phone Screen" feature of the app only works with a certain selection of smartphones so far.

1. To do this, download the "Your Smartphone" app to your computer via the overviewtab:Microsoft Store.
2. Once you have started the app, you will be guided through the setup process with the help of a wizard.
3. This will require you to sign in with your Microsoft account and provide your cell phone number.
4. After that, you will be sent a link as an SMS that will allow you to install the companion app on your smartphone.
5. Follow the instructions to finish the process.