If you are using an Android device, then APK may not be an unknown term for you. If still, you are not familiar with the term, then let's figure out what is an APK. An APK file is also known as Android Package Kit, which is used by the Android operating system for installing an application in the device. As in the Windows system, we use the. Most of the android users are not familiar with the term because they use the Play Store to install an application where the term is not available. If you want to use your favorite application in your device, then the APK file of the particular application is your key to use the application.
Sometimes an application got deleted from the Play Store, and then the users are not allowed to use the application anymore. In this case, if you have an APK file of the application, you can install and reuse the application whenever required. If you installed an APK file that is not available on the Android device, then you need to enable installation from other resources on your Smartphone to install the APK successfully.
Please remember that some of the APK files consisted of viruses and malware, so consider reputed sites to download an APK file. Scroll and find App and Notification option. I will include screenshots from my Sony smartphone with Android version 5.
Please note that your device and current OS version may differ slightly from these examples. In order to be able to sideload an application onto your Android phone or tablet, you must first go into your settings and enable applications to be installed from unknown sources. Now that your device is set to properly receive an application from a different source, you need to download the application from the web.
There are two different ways you can do this. The other option is to download the APK file through a web browser on the Android device you are using. Each one will return the same results, but getting there will vary just a little. If you download the APK from the web onto a computer, take note of where the file is saved, then connect your phone through a USB cable to transfer the file.
Once the file is transferred to your device you can use a file manager program on the device to find and select the APK for installation. This route is generally much easier, however, take caution with either route as files downloaded over the internet are much more susceptible to viruses than a program that is installed directly from the Google Play store. After the file is loaded and installed, the application should work just as any program would if it was installed from the Google Play store.
To enhance security after installation it would be beneficial to return to your settings and turn off the ability to install from unknown sources. There are only a handful of situations where you may want to sideload an application. With the higher risks associated with sideloading it is rarely the recommended way to install an application, but will work when required. On occasion, you may find that your device is not fully supported to download an application or that Google has removed an app from the app store.
That is how people get viruses, Trojans and malwares onto their devices and Android gets a bad rep. Otherwise, stick with the playstore, or do not complain if you get crap on your device …. I totally agree with your point. To view only certain types of downloads, tap the three verticle dashes, then select the type of file you want to view. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue.
No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Open the app drawer. This is the list of apps on your Android. You can usually open it by tapping the icon with 6 to 9 dots at the bottom of the home screen. The name of this app varies by device. See this wikiHow to learn how to install one.
Select a folder. If you only see one folder, tap its name. Depending on your settings, your Downloads folder may be in either of these two locations. Tap Download.
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