According to the announcement, the update improves boot performance, mouse click input, and resizing apps. In addition, the update brings reliability change to media files opening and jumplist entries for applications supporting app shortcuts.

January 2023 update changes

Here’s the list of changes for the WSA version 2210.40000.7.0:

Windows Subsystem for Android updated to Android 13. Improvements in boot performance. Improvements to mouse click input. Improvements in clipboard stability. Improvements to application resizing. Reliability improvements to media files opening in Windows. Jumplist entries for applications supporting app shortcuts.

The Windows Subsystem for Android update should download and install automatically. However, you can always download it manually from the Library’s page in the Microsoft Store app and by clicking the “Get updates” button. You can use these instructions to install WSA on Windows 11. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.