and it contain Astoria repo by default this will make getting packed apps easier,
WUT is designed by default to auto install, it has also tools to restart Astoria service and create storage shortcut easily.
Get WUT Mini [ Download]
After you update to build 14320 with Astoria,
you can use
these tools to
convert APK to
APPX or for installation:
- Astoria Package Manager (by Empyreal96)
[ Download] - Apk2Appx Converter (by fadilfadz01)
[ Download]
More Details
By default, the basic system installer is able to install apps.
Additionally,
you can use
the Device Portal to do that.
However, tools like the Astoria
Package
Manager can assist
in retrieving packed apps from the repository.
It also helps you to install
games along
with their related data,
which is not possible with the normal installer.
To install APK apps directly from your PC, you need to use ADB (Android Debug
Bridge).
However,
ADB doesn't work directly with Astoria. First, you'll need to connect your phone
using tool
called wconnect.
Get WConnect & ADB [ Download]
Setting Up WConnect Agent
- Prepare a PIN code from Settings > Update > For Developers.
- At Device Discovery, enable the toggle.
- Click on Pair, then use the given pin in the command below.
- Open CMD on your PC.
- Navigate to the wconnect folder using:
cd "Location of wconnect folder" - Connect your phone using the command:
wconnect usb <pin> - Or via IP command:
wconnect 198.168.0.xxx <pin> - Once your phone is connected, you can start using ADB commands.
- ADB install command:
adb install "Path to APK app"