NEW: Channels for Android runs on Windows 11

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#82

And now Microsoft is killing off Windows Subsystem for Android, so Android emulators will be the only way to go in the future. From Windows Subsystem for Android™️ | Microsoft Learn...

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#83

I run Channels on Win11, Haydes Canyon with A 12TB USB 3.1 Thunderbolt drive. Transcoding is with Radeon RX Vega M processor. Had to search for the drivers forever, but it is great. My TiVo died; so when I purchased and when HD HomeRun 4k and Channels -- it's SO much better. I'm glad the Tivo died!

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#84

I just got a Windows 11 laptop and installed WSA, however the Amazon Store no longer has Channels (or much of anything else).

Is it still possible for me to sideload this until 2025?

#85

Is this what you were looking for?

#86

I am talking about the Amazon Appstore that is installed on Windows 11.

#87

You'll probably want to go with the MustardChef builds, as those include the Google Play Store and Google Play Services -- much more useful than the Microsoft builds:

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Channels Client on Windows 11 Laptop?
#88

Gone, sad to say. In fact the entire Windows Subsystem for Android is going away too. But @bnhf's suggestion is a good option.

#89

Thanks for this suggestion, much appreciated.

I was able to get this running on my Windows 11 laptop. I just had to switch to software decoding, but other than that seems to to be running pretty good.

I also tried this on my Windows 10 system since it's an option, unfortunately I could not get the video to play smoothly. It feels really close though, so perhaps with a tweak or two (driver?) Windows 10 could be an option eventually too.

I really just wanted this so I could watch my TV on a bigger screen when I travel, but I could see myself using this more from home too on the laptop.

Great to have the full Channels on the Windows platform finally.

#90

I just got a new Surface Laptop with Windows 11. WSA is installed, but you can not longer download the Amazon Appstore from the MS Store. :frowning:

What the best way to sideload Channels?

#91

bnhf above gives the solution that worked for me.

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#92

I tried WSA/Builds. Installation crashed and screwed up my system.

#93

Before anyone goes through the pain I did with MS Support, WSA or WSABuilds is not working on any Snapdragon X Elite and Copilot+ PCs. Here.

#94

Is there any plans for a native Windows app now that MS is sunsetting WSA?

#95

The developers have repeatedly said they don't plan to develop any new clients.
If they change their mind, they will announce it.

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