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Open in WSA

Routes clicked links through WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android™) and opens them in an applicable Android application if found, otherwise opens them in the default Windows browser.

Getting Started

Instructions to set up Open in WSA either using the latest release executable or via cloning the repo.

Prerequisites

Required:

  • WSA with Developer mode enabled under settings.
  • ADB

Suggested:

  • Subsystem resources set to Continuous under WSA settings.

Installation

  1. Download Executable:

or

  1. Clone Repo

    • Download and set up .Net 6.0
    • Run $ git clone https://github.com/efraimbart/OpenInWSA
    • Run $ dotnet build

Setup

  1. Open OpenInWSA.exe.
  2. If ADB is not automatically found, set the path to ADB.
  3. If the default browser is not automatically detected, set a default browser.
  4. The application will attempt to elevate itself and register as a browser. If it fails, attempt to run the application manually as an administrator.
  5. Set Open In WSA as the default for URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol in Windows settings under Apps > Default apps

Usage

Click a link from within a Windows application and it will route through WSA and open in the applicable Android application. If none are found the link will open in the default Windows browser.

To route links from within Chrome through WSA install the Open in WSA Chrome Extension | Repo and right click on a given link and click Open link in WSA.

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