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How to Install APK Files on Android Phone and Tablet

By: Waseem Patwegar

If required, it is possible to Install APK File from Google Play Store and also from Third Party Sources on your Android Phone or Tablet.

Install APK Files on Android Phone and Tablet

Install APK Files On Android Phone or Tablet

Most Android Phones are only allowed to download Apps from Google Play Store and installation of Apps and APK files from other sources is blocked.

This precautionary default setting on Android Phones and Tablets is designed to prevent users from accidentally installing unknown Apps, which might turn out to be harmful.

However, if an App or APK File is not available on Google Play Store, you can install it from another reputable source by enabling the option to Install Apps from Unknown Sources on your device.

1. Enable Installation of Apps from Other Sources

On Samsung Android Phones, you can enable the option to Allow Installation of Apps from other sources by going to Settings > Biometrics and security >Install Unknown Apps.

Install Unknown Apps Option on Samsung Android Phone

Tap on Chrome > move the toggle next to Allow Installation of Apps from Unknown Sources to ON position.

Allow Chrome to Install Unknown Apps on Samsung Android Phone

After this, you will be able to Install Apps and APK Files from other sources on your Android Device.

2. Download & Install APK Files on Android Phone

Open Chrome browser on your Android Phone and visit the website where the APK File that you want to download is available.

Tap on the Download button to Download the APK File on your Android Phone. Once, the APK File is downloaded, tap on the APK file.

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Allow, Yes or Install option to Install the APK File on your Android Device.

After installing the APK File, make sure that you disable the option to Allow Installation of Apps from Unknown Sources on your device.

You can do this by navigating to Settings > Biometrics and security >Install Unknown Apps > Chrome. On the next screen, move the toggle next to Allow Installation of Apps from Unknown Sources to OFF position.

A Word of Caution

While you can download APK files from many sources it is best to install them from Google Play and websites that are known to you and are trustworthy.

Installing APK files from less reputable sources might compromise the security of your phone and expose you to unknown risks.

Make sure that you read user reviews and comments before downloading or installing any APK files.

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