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An Android Application Installer for Windows
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About Paving-Base/APK-Installer-UWP
APK Installer is a Windows application built with C# and UWP (Universal Windows Platform) that enables users to install Android APK files directly on Windows devices. The tool brings Android app functionality to Windows 10 and later systems, supporting multiple architectures including ARM, ARM64, x86, and x64. The application is distributed through the Microsoft Store as well as GitHub releases.
The installer works by leveraging ADB (Android Debug Bridge) connectivity and includes features for parsing APK manifests, downloading applications, and managing the installation process. It requires Windows 10 Build 17763 or later and approximately 400MB of storage space. Users can install the application either through a PowerShell installation script or by manually installing the package after enabling sideloading mode on their Windows device.
The project uses several open-source dependencies including the Windows Community Toolkit, Advanced Sharp Adb Client for ADB communication, AAPTForNet for APK parsing, Downloader for file management, and Windows UI libraries for the interface. The codebase appears to be actively maintained with support for localization through Crowdin and continuous integration via Azure DevOps.