How to install an APK on your Android device

Before installing an app using an APK file other than Google Play Store, we have to ensure that our Android phone settings are enabled to install third-party apps. It can be checked under the "Security" tab or the Setting menu. Generally, this option says  install from unknown sources  or allows third-party installations. However, the newer Android versions of phones are a little more different.

For Android 8 and above

The option (Settings) may slightly differ based on the device version or device model.

On non-Samsung devices:

1. Launch your device's Settings

2. Tap on the  security (& privacy)

3. Under the APP INSTALLATION section, click on Unknown source installations.

4. Select your preferred browser (such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox) using which you want to download the APK files.

5. Enable  the toggle button that allows app installs.

On Samsung devices:

1. Launch your phone's Settings

2. Go to Biometrics and security and tap on the Install unknown apps

3. Select your preferred browser (Samsung Internet, Chrome or Firefox) using which you want to download the APK files.

4. Enable  the toggle to installs apps.

For versions earlier than Android 8

1. Launch the device's Settings

2. Tap on the Security.

3. Under the Device administration section, toggle the Unknown sources

Install an Android File Manager

After the configuration of third-party app installation on an Android device, you also need to install a "File Manager" app. It makes it easy to locate your APK file on your smartphone so that you can run it to install. There are several  Android File Manager  apps you will find on Google Play Store. Download one of them which you prefer more, and this app locates the APK file once it is transferred to your phone.

The easiest way to download the APK Installer from your Android

One of the easiest ways to install an APK file on an Android device by downloading the installer files using your Android browser.

1. Once you find the best website that offers Android APK files, it shows a link to download that particular APK file. Save this file on your phone. You may see a warning message displaying " This type of file can harm your device ," accept it.