IT Home March 9 news, thanks to the IT Home netizens @IthomeLor contribution, Microsoft Win11 Android subsystem WSA ushered in an update, support for hardware-accelerated H.264 video decoding, in this format of video, Android App can run more smoothly.
In the latest version 2203.40000.1.0, the Win11 Android subsystem includes new features and improvements with some improvements to video playback, Windows integration, and security updates.
H.264 Video Hardware Decoding:
This update allows the Android subsystem to take advantage of hardware-accelerated H.264 decoding, providing a better experience for apps that play HD video.
Network changes:
This update brings network changes to the Android subsystem. To help improve network functionality in the Android subsystem, Microsoft encourages insiders to submit feedback on network issues encountered in the app.
Integrated mail functionality:
In this update, the integration between windows email clients and mobile apps is improved. If the Android app asks to open the mail, the email client on the Windows side will be successfully tuned up.
MSAA (Multisampled Anti-Aliasing) changes:
While MSAA is a useful feature for some games, users report that 4X MSAA cannot be disabled. Previously, the Android subsystem forced antialiasing to be enabled, but this has been fixed.
Improve the input experience:
Improvements to input functionality in the Android subsystem include an improved scrolling experience in Amazon Appstore and kindle apps.
IT House learned that this updated Android subsystem still has some bugs:
On some systems, video playback in some Android apps may be choppy.
After you exit Connected Standby, the app may restart.
The Windows 11 Android Subsystem includes the Linux kernel and the Android operating system based on Version 11 of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). The subsystem runs in a Hyper-V virtual machine, just like the Linux subsystem, mapping the runtime and APIs of apps in an AOSP environment to the Windows graphics layer, memory buffers, input modes, physical and virtual devices, and sensors, and can run on Intel, AMD, Qualcomm CPUs.
Users who join the Windows Insider Program can look for update downloads in the Store or download the full subsystem reinstall.
Install the Windows 11 Android subsystem:
https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9P3395VX91NR
ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9P3395VX91NR