WSA-Sideloader

Bug fixes

File Explorer integration is finally here with the release of WSA Sideloader v1.3!

Changes made in this update:

• Integration with File Explorer and other supported programs, enabling (double) click to install functionality
• The application is now compiled into an exe file using Nuitka, allowing for better Windows integration. As part of this change the application is now installed using Inno rather than NSIS
• Solved display issues on devices with high DPI
• Minor UI changes

Notes:

• If you have a version of WSA Sideloader below 1.3.0 installed, please first uninstall it before installing this version.
• The update checker on WSA Sideloader versions below 1.3.0 may stop working in the future. Even if it stops working, the core functionality should not be affected.

• The application will now display in a light theme if your Windows settings are set to light mode (don't worry dark mode users, the dark theme is still there!)
• Added option to open app after successful installation

WSA Sideloader v1.2 is here with some long awaited features and a brand new look!

• Brand new modern look and feel, with a UI more close to Windows 11 standards. Future updates will bring more refinements to the UI
• New APK permission viewer, simply select the APK and click "APK permissions" to view the package name and list of permissions the app requests. Future updates will aim to improve the way the list is displayed
• The program will attempt to start the subsystem for you if it's not running

ARM64 build of WSA Sideloader v1.2.0 is not available. You may download the x64 version for the time being which will run on ARM devices via emulation. More info here

• Updated message when running on unsupported OS
• Added help button

Choose the version of WSA Sideloader that's appropriate for your system.

x64 - For devices with Intel or AMD processors. Will also run on ARM devices via emulation

ARM64 - For ARM based devices such as Qualcomm Snapdragon. This version is currently experimental. Please click here for more information. If you face any issues, please report it on GitHub and switch to the x64 version if necessary.

• Program should now display clearly regardless of your display settings
• Internal changes made to the update checker system
• Platform tools version should now display properly for PyPi users
• Added update checker to the PyPi version

NOTE: The update checker on versions 1.1.8 and below may stop functioning at some point in future. This means you won't be notified of a new update and will have to manually check GitHub for updates. Therefore it is recommended you update as soon as possible. Even if the update checker stops working in future, the core functionality of the program should not be affected.

UPDATE (5 Apr 2022) - Distribution on PyPi (Python Package Index) has been discontinued. Please download from GitHub releases or Microsoft Store instead. Apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Update bundled Python interpreter to 3.10.4

NOTE: There is no 1.1.8 release for PyPi. 1.1.7 continues to be the latest version for the PyPi release.

Update Android SDK platform tools to 33.0.1

Update Python version to 3.10.3

• Now uses native Windows toast notifications
• Component updates
  • Now uses Python 3.10.2
  • Updated Android SDK platform tools to 33.0.0

• Fix crash if ADB address field is empty
• Remove whitespaces from ADB address

• Android SDK platform tools is now bundled with the application.
• Multiuser install is back! This release contains the fixes needed to bring back the multiuser option in the installer.
• Added about screen and update checker upon application launch.

Note: It is recommended you uninstall the previous version before installing this version.

• APKs containing spaces in the file name should now install properly
• Fixed installation issues when multiple devices are connected to ADB

• Added links to GitHub page and issues page if installation fails.
• The directory for the SDK platform tools will now be in the installation directory instead of your home directory.
  • For those who installed a version of WSA Sideloader before 1.1.1, you can either let the program download the platform tools again, or copy the folder from your home directory to the installation directory.

• You now get the option to install another APK after installation.
• You can now bring up a list of installed apps on the subsystem right from the sideloader!

You now see an installing screen when the application is being installed. Similar screen also added for downloading SDK.

Use latest PySimpleGUI instead of PySimpleGUI27

Restrict file type in file browser to .apk

• Installer will now only install WSA Sideloader for current user
• Publisher info added
• New icon!
• Removed the need to run as admin when launching the program

Initial release.

Known issues
Currently, selecting "Install for anyone using this computer" during the install process is known to cause some issues. To avoid problems, please choose "Install just for me".