While the Google Play Store offers a vast library of apps, some users prefer the flexibility of installing apps from external sources using APK files. Here's a guide to installing APKs on Android devices:
⚠️Important Note⚠️
Installing apps from untrusted sources can be risky. Malicious APKs can harm your device or steal your data. Only download APKs from reputable websites.
Prerequisites:
* Allow installations from unknown sources:
1. Open Settings on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Security or Apps & notifications (depending on your device).
3. Find the option to Install unknown apps and enable it for the browser or file manager app you'll use to install the APK.
Installing an APK:
1. Download the desired APK file from a trusted source.
2. Locate the downloaded APK on your device. It's usually found in the Downloads folder.
3. In general all Apk files are automatically detected and show off in the Apps apk section.
4. For Google Files user follow this path Categories➡️Apps➡️App Install Files(APKs)
5. Tap the APK file to begin the installation.
6. Review the app permissions and tap Install to proceed.
7. The app will be installed. Once done, tap Open to launch it.
👉🏻 Remember to disable installations from unknown sources after installing the desired APK to maintain security.