Where Does Windows Subsystem for Android Store Data?
WSA package LocalState VHDX images and settings notes.
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Windows Subsystem for Android keeps its virtual disks and settings in the system package LocalState, with userdata as differencing VHDX images. Microsoft retired WSA, so these are archival locations.
Back up VHDX files before touching anything. The subsystem no longer updates, so breakage stays broken.
Where Windows stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\MicrosoftCorporationII.WindowsSubsystemForAndroid_<id>\LocalState
userData.vhdx and system images inside; the package ID suffix varies per install, so search Packages for WindowsSubsystemForAndroid. Copy VHDX files with WSA fully shut down. Amazon Appstore apps live inside the virtual disk, not as Windows files.
Frequently asked questions
Is WSA still supported?
No, Microsoft retired it. The folders above remain for data recovery and sideloaded setups.
How do I back up WSA apps?
Copy the VHDX files from LocalState above with the subsystem stopped. Individual APKs extract with Android backup tools.
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