Can Android Apps Run on Microsoft Surface?
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Your Surface Pro is a great piece of tablet hardware that can also handle most, if not all, of the Android apps that come from the Google Play marketplace. The trick is to use a program called BlueStacks to run the Android apps on your Surface Pro device. The tips below will explain precisely how to do so.

What apps can run on Microsoft Surface?

Here’s a look at some of the most popular apps in the Windows Store, and why they deserve a spot on your Surface.

  • MediaMonkey. Your Surface includes the Music and Video apps for playing your tunes and movies. …
  • Netflix. …
  • Google Search. …
  • OneNote. …
  • Amazon Kindle. …
  • Remote Desktop. …
  • TuneIn. …
  • Facebook.

Can you put apps on Microsoft Surface?

To add new apps to your Surface, follow these steps: Open the Store app. If you’re not already on the Start screen, head there with a press of the Windows key. Tap the Store app’s tile, and the Store app fills the screen.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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