Microsoft announced that it will release an update to the Android Subsystem WSA to all Windows 11 Insider channels (the US only), with the new version number 2205.40000.14.0.
According to the official introduction, the 2205.40000.14.0 version contains a number of functional updates:
Advanced Networking
Introduced advanced networking options that, when turned on, allow apps to access the ARM computer’s local network devices. This release also enables IPv6 and virtual networking, enhancing the networking capabilities of the subsystem.
According to reports, the setting allows the Android app to connect to other devices on the same network as the Windows PC. With this setting turned on, users can stream content wirelessly . For example, you can play music on speakers connected to the same network, or set up hardware (such as security cameras) with a compatible Android app, making it much more playable.
Set up app updates
This version updated the setting application of the WSA subsystem, the IP address of the subsystem has been the same as the local PC, and the IP address setting has also been removed from the “Developer” section, the user only needs to connect to 127.0.0.1 The specific port of the local IP can be used.
The full log is as follows:
- Enable advanced networking features, including App access to ARM’s local network devices.
- Removed VM IP address from settings. With advanced networking, the IP address of the VM is now the same as the host/machine IP address.
- Fixed app content not resizing when maximized or resized.
- Fixed scrolling with mouse and trackpad in apps.
- Android May kernel patch.
- Android windows marked as safe will not be able to take screenshots.
- Improve web browser startup performance.
- Enable sleep and app standby while charging to improve power savings.
- ADB debug prompt redirected to Windows for increased security.
- Update to Chromium WebView 101.
- Fix app flickering and graphics corruption issues.
- Fix video playback issues.
- AV1 codec support.
- Enable IPv6 and virtual networking.
- Improved performance and reliability of connecting to virtual WIFI in containers.
- Video playback apps can prevent the Windows system’s screen from turning off.
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