How to install an APK from your Android device
- Just open your browser, find the APK file you want to download, and tap it – you should then be able to see it downloading on the top bar of your device.
- Once it’s downloaded, open Downloads, tap on the APK file, and tap Yes when prompted.
Where do I put the APK file on my Android?
The APK file will transfer to your Android. Open your Android’s file manager. It’s usually called My Files, Files, or File Browser, and you’ll typically find it in the app drawer. If you don’t see a file manager, tap the Downloads app in the app drawer, tap ☰, then select your storage location.
How do I transfer APK files from PC to Android?
Just connect your smartphone to computer via USB cable and select “Media device” when prompted. Then, open your phone’s folder on your PC and copy the APK file you want to install. Simply tap the APK file on your handset to facilitate installation. You can also install APK files from your phone’s browser.
How do I install an APK file on my Galaxy s8?
Older Versions of Android
- Select “Apps” from the Home screen, then open “Settings“.
- Select “Lock screen and security“.
- Scroll down and select the “Unknown sources” option.
- If you don’t have the APK file on your phone yet, you can transfer it over by connecting your S8 to your computer and moving the file to the device.
Where do APK files go on android?
Use a file manager to look in the following locations:
- /data/app.
- /data/app-private.
- /system/app/
- /sdcard/.android_secure (shows .asec files, not .apks) On Samsung phones: /sdcard/external_sd/.android_secure.
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