[Fix added] [HOW TO] [UPDATED] Install Android apps on Windows 10 Mobile

[Marocco2]

Not working for me here
1320
640xl

What part doesn't work?

 

[XDRdaniel]

Not working for me here
1320
640xl

Your devices are not supported, sorry.

 

[XDRdaniel]

XDRDaniel....i dont have enough internet to download and install full visual studio.

Try using an administrator account. It seems you're using a limited account.
Also, try via usb cable

 

[XDRdaniel]

below i attached the files needed for wconnect because some users can't install "vcredist_x86.exe"
Just place the files inside "C:/Windows/system32"

 

[drmodify]

Wow, I see that in time WP will resurface if not publicly but from devs here in XDA!!! This has potential imagine google apps boy I'd switch to windows anytime!!!. It just reminds me of that HD2 thread...

 

[brockwitting]

I really hope someone figures out how to get Play Services running. I tried pulling the apps out of the gapps package, and installing the important ones, but no go. I'm assuming every app is sandboxed individually, so it probably isn't possible.

 

[XDRdaniel]

OP updated with a newer, easier method to deploy apps
This time the process is automated.

 

[raghulive]

below i attached the files needed for wconnect because some users can't install "vcredist_x86.exe"
Just place the files inside "C:/Windows/system32"

APKDeployment tool ,add it op ,its easy for group deploy .

http://www.mediafire.com/download/q8kbnkqo0v18aqp/APKDeployment.rar

 

[XDRdaniel]

APKDeployment tool ,add it op ,its easy for group deploy .

http://www.mediafire.com/download/q8kbnkqo0v18aqp/APKDeployment.rar

I already did this, check op
but still, if the user can't install vcredist_x86 apk deployment tool is useless

 

[augustinionut]

I even can't install ipoverusb....

 

[davjan]

tried angry birds 2, and COC (both work fine) before the dreaded "For developers" crashing and cant pair anymore.

angry birds 2 doesnt seems to work here , some problem with loading assets , how did you get it to work?

 

[everesee]

angry birds 2 doesnt seems to work here , some problem with loading assets , how did you get it to work?

Copy it's obb files with ES Explorer.

 

[davjan]

Copy it's obb files with ES Explorer.

allready got es file explorer , but how to copy from windows to android , push thru adb? or something else possible?

 

[ngame]

allready got es file explorer , but how to copy from windows to android , push thru adb? or something else possible?

Create a folder using file explorer (for example Android) then search it . when you find it in search results click on it .
ok now on the top of app you can see MainOS(c . tap on this and navigate this address :
Data\Users\DefApps\APPDATA\Local\Aow\mnt\shell\em ulated\0
here is the android apps directory .
also you can see Android\obb here for apps data .
I tried to install Clash of clans on my l920 but I can see only my troops and ground .
buildings are hidden . any way to figure it out ?

 

[augustinionut]

\shell\emulated\0 is missing in lumia 640xl.... so i´l wait....

 

[ngame]

\shell\emulated\0 is missing in lumia 640xl.... so i´l wait....

your device is not in the supported devices list so be sure not possible to use it at this time .
maybe you will get it in build 10510

 

[thals1992]

I tested a few apps, I'll post the status of their usability here.

Icom's RS-MS1A - App requires google services for the maps, unable to select an image from onedrive (Phone complains that this feature is not yet implemented.) App complains about "Your device does not have Bluetooth implemented."

Echolink - I can sign into the app, but I can't connect to *ECHOTEST*. Doesn't matter which setting I pick for connection in the app, it won't connect.

APRSdroid w/ OpenStreetMap - Application works perfectly over TCP mode. Switch over to AFSK mode. Transmission occurs via speaker, but selecting the "start tracking" feature, it displays errors in the log about the microphone.

Sling TV - App gets stuck loading.

Testing more as I install them.

 

[fjordstrom]

Just installed four apps: Instagram, Swarm, Snapchat and Casper (=Snapchat alternative). I couldn't get Facebook to be installed...

- Instagram works well, but hangs when trying to add a filter on a previously saved photo (no cam support). But it is fun to have the real "Instagram feel" back in your hand...
- Swarm: works, checks in, can see mayorships, but there's a UI bug.
- Snapchat: stuck on "verifying device" and thus unusable
- Casper: loads snaps correctly, but can't post any because it's not supported yet (confirmed by Casper developer).

 

[Woovie]

So I got a few apps deployed, now adb just seems to hang when attempting to deploy. Anyone else experience this?

Edit: I had to unpair, repair, unpair, repair and now it works. I think one of the APKs I downloaded caused this.

 

[phoy18]

Guide to fix error 14:

Hard reset.
DO NOT put the account microsoft (for now).
Open settings> security update> for developers; click on the "Developer mode" and confirm.
Head on Windows Update and searches. It should say "No updates available".
Head on the Store;
Download Windows Insider;
It tells you to put a Microsoft account, do it.
Click on, on and on and is expected to start the download. (after the hard reset will be downloaded about 32 apps, cancels all but Microsoft Visual C ++ and Windows Insider).
Open Windows Insider and select the ring fast. Confirm it.
Go to Windows Update and to search. It should pick you out "Developer Enhancements".

this is interesting.. will this enable devices not on the initial supported list?