When will you be able to access the SD card on WSA?

The feature might come sooner than you'd expect.

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Key notes

  • WSA has been getting a lot of quality updates lately.
  • A lot of users wonder if they can access SD cards on WSA.
  • Microsoft has yet to answer, but you can submit your feedback about it.
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Microsoft is definitely thinking about Android users. Windows Subsystem for Android has been getting a lot of quality updates lately.

You don’t have to worry about viruses and malware anymore, because now every app will be automatically scanned by anti-virus software. You can also assign the RAM memory however you like, according to the recent updates.

However, there are a lot of people wondering if you can access the SD card on WSA. On the official Microsoft forum, there is a thread on this topic, with one user asking if it’s possible.

I have successfully installed the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), and also successfully installed several applications from the Amazon App Store. I am using a Microsoft Surface Go 3 tablet with a SD Card installed. I’ve been unable to save files from Android applications to the SD Card. The SD Card does not even show up in the Android File explorer. Just the “Subsystem for Android”. Is it possible to mount an SD Card so that Android apps can access?

The answer, unfortunately, is negative, so far at least. There isn’t any official info on how to access the SD card on WSA, but if we talk about the recent love Microsoft has shown to WSA, you might be able to enjoy this feature soon.

The latest WSA update release is here

Speaking of updates, Microsoft released the 2304.40000.5.0 WSA update for Windows 11. It will focus on adding package verification, improved reliability, and AppLink support.sd card on wsa

Below you can see see all the changes:

  • Package verification for apps on WSA: Android apps are scanned using anti-virus software installed on Windows prior to app installation.
  • Ability for users to configure how much memory to assign to Android.
  • Android apps will be launched when a user opens the supported app link from any app (Android AppLink support).
  • Linux kernel updated to 5.15.94
  • WSA reliability and performance improvements

With that being said, Microsoft is also open to feedback for WSA. In the Feedback Hub, which you can access by typing Windows + F, you can write your ideas and suggestions and submit them to the Redmond tech giant.

And if you’re thinking about accessing the SD card on WSA, make sure to let them know. It will be most likely implemented in the near future if there is enough feedback on this issue. Either way, we will pay close attention, and if anything comes up about it, we will let you know.

Would you like to see this feature on Windows Subsystem for Android? Let us know in the comments section below.

More about the topics: Windows 11, Windows 11 Software & Apps

Flavius Floare

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Flavius is a writer and a media content producer with a particular interest in technology, gaming, media, film and storytelling. He's always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft's products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that's always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!