Sideloading .APK’s on Android: a simple guide.

Hi, in this guide I’ll be walking you through installing any app on android that isn’t on the play store. 

First, get your .APK file. Many sources provide these but some of them may be unsafe so do this at YOUR OWN RISK.

Next, you’ll quickly realise you can’t use this file as when you open it, you get faced with an error:

To fix this, press on the settings button on this error message which will redirect you to this page:

From here, toggle on “Allow from this source”. This is again a prevention system set up by google to avoid hackers getting your data which can happen with dangerous unmoderated apps. The file will then ask you if you want to install the application. If that is the case, click yes and wait for the installation to complete.

Congratulations, the app is installed. If you want to launch it immediately, click open on the “App installed” screen. Otherwise, click done and find your new app in the app library. Enjoy your new sideloaded app!