How To Download and Install APK Files (For Android)

Installation from Unknown Sources

How to Download and Install APK Files on an Android Device: APK files are usually downloaded from outside sources other than the Google Play Store. Users must set their devices to install apps from unknown sources.

• Open the device setting.
• Find security notifications (depending on the device version).
• Look at the option and click Install apps from unknown sources.
• Select the app browser to download the APK file.
• Allow turn-on from these sources.

Download the APK File

• Search the APK file and open the browser from our trusted site.
• Click on download to start downloading the APK file.
• After downloading, the user can find it in the downloading folder or the notification bar.

Install the APK File

• Open the download folder and search the downloaded APK file.
• To start the installation, click on the APK file.
• Click on Install when complete processing.
• Then click to open the app.

Disable unknown Sources(Optional)

After learning to download and install APK files, the user can disable unknown sources for safety reasons.

• Back to the setting.
• Click on Install unknown apps and disable the app used.

Important Care

Manual Updates

• Installed APK apps don't update automatically. Users need to download APK updates manually for new features.

Compatibility

• To avoid installation problems, ensure the APK version matches the user's Android device version.