“I download an Android app from a website onto my computer. It’s a .apk file format. How do I install apk files onto my Android phone?”
Installing .APK to Android Phone:
Before beginning you’ll need to allow app downloads from other sources other than the Play Store. Go to Settings -> Security -> and make sure ‘Unknown Sources’ is checked.
1. Download the .apk file to your computer. Make sure it’s from a trusted source.
2. Upload the file to your Dropbox account.
3. You will need Dropbox app on your phone. Download it from the Play Store if you don’t have it installed yet.
4. Open the Dropbox app from your phone and find the .apk file. Click on it to begin the installation process.
5. You should now see a list of things the app will need to access. If you’re okay with everything tap ‘Next’. You may need to do this a few times if there’s a long list of things the app needs access to. Keep doing this until you get a Install button.
6. Tap ‘Install’ to finish. The Android app should now be installed onto you phone.
That’s all there is to it. Installing apk files is super easy using Dropbox. Just a few clicks and the apk file will turn into an app on your Android phone.
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