As mentioned earlier, the new upgrade packs a slew of new features. The update brings experience to Android 12.1, Advanced Networking (to use other devices on the same network like the smart speakers or security cameras), redesigned Settings app (Microsoft says, “We’ve redesigned the app from the ground up, now with clearer settings groups, grouped navigation and an all-around cleaner user experience.”). The update also brings more control to privacy now shows the apps using microphone, location, and other system services on Windows taskbar. Apart from these features, the update brings improvements to the camera, improved input from the mouse and keyboard, bumped up the Chromium WebView to v100, new video hardware decoding, and more. Here you can check the complete list of features, shared by Microsoft on the Windows Insider Blog.
Android 12.1 update for Windows Subsystem for Android – Changelog
Windows Subsystem for Android updated to Android 12.1Advanced networking on by default for newer x64 Windows buildsUpdated Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app: redesigned UX and diagnostics data viewer addedSimpleperf CPU profiler recording now works with Windows Subsystem for AndroidWindows taskbar now shows which Android apps are using microphone and locationImprovements to Android app notifications appearing as Windows notificationsReduced flicker when apps are restored from minimized stateApps are not restarted when devices come out of connected standby on recent Windows buildsNew video hardware decoding (VP8 and VP9)Fixes for on-screen keyboard in appsFixes for full screen Android apps and auto-hidden Windows taskbarWindows Subsystem for Android updated with Chromium WebView 100Added support for Android NetworkLocationProvider in addition to GpsLocationProviderImproved general stability, performance, and reliability
Android 12.1 update for Windows Subsystem for Android – Known Issues
Instability with camera on ARM devicesInstability printing via Android appsSome apps rendered at lower resolutions may lay out incorrectlySome VPNs may not work with Advanced Networking. If you use a VPN and find Android apps do not have network connectivity, please disable Advanced Networking in the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings appSome apps that were previously available might be missing from the experience, fail to launch, or function incorrectly for various known issues. We’re working with our partners to address these issues as soon as possible.
If you’re running on Windows 11 build 22621 or newer, then you can update the Windows Subsystem for Android from the Microsoft Store and access the Android 12.1 centric WSA. Also Check:
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