Surely, new users of the Android system are unaware of the capabilities of their device. For example, games can be downloaded not only from the official Google Play service, but also via the Internet. But how to install APK files is another question, which we will analyze in the article.
Default settings
In most newly purchased mobile phones it is not possible to install programs and games downloaded from the Internet. Below are the top four reasons why Google restricts installation:
- From absolutely every purchase made in the Play Store, a pre-fixed percentage is charged in favor of the Google treasury.
- In "Google Play" the search for the desired application is greatly simplified, all games are divided according to their distinctive features. They also have ratings and reviews.
- When downloading from the Internet, other than the APK file, you can catch virus software.
- Constant updates.
It is worth noting that on some online resources you can download gamesAbsolutely forbidden. If you have an antivirus or a good browser, then it will definitely notify you about the unreliability of the site. Next, we will learn how to install the APK on Android.
When you install low-quality applications, which include various virus programs, the antivirus sounds the alarm. But if it is not there, then you will get keyloggers or other viruses that can send SMS from your phone to short numbers for money.
How to install the APK file on Android. Description
First you need to download it. There are two ways to download. Let's look at them below.
From computer:
- Go to any trusted site like "w3bsit3-dns.com" and download the app or game you like.
- Usually download it to your Downloads folder or any folder you choose.
- Connect your phone to your computer via a USB cable.
- Move the game file to your smartphone's memory.
And phone browser:
- Open the browser and type in the search "download games for Android".
- Choose a reliable site and download.
- Open the APK file and install the app.
Installation example
We repeat all the steps described above, and so you went to the site. Choose absolutely any category or random game, and if you need something specific, then use the search on the site.
After we have found the desired application, we scroll through the page in search of the coveted "Download" or "Download" button. Usually any application when downloadingis formatted like this prilozenie1.apk, if another format is written, then you will not be able to open it on your device, with the exception of RAR. We'll talk about how to open it a little later.
Remove the shutter on the smartphone down or go to the browser and look for downloads. Click on the downloaded application in the window that opens, agree with everything and click "Install".
Allow installation
Thus, it is not always possible to install the game. Because there are special restrictions, and now we will learn how to remove them. Methods vary from Android version and mobile device company. Let's look at the example of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with firmware version 7 and find out how to install APK applications.
1. Turn on "Settings" and find the item "Advanced settings".
2. We press, and a menu appears in front of us, we click on "Privacy".
3. We see the inscription "Unknown sources" and click on it.
4. Next, the text is displayed, with which you need to agree by clicking on "OK".
5. Done, now you know how to install APK files from the Internet.
How to open a RAR file on Android
On some sites that are related to popular firmware, applications are downloaded in RAR format. Why did they do that? This reduces the file size and motivates you to download programs that will open the archivedapp.
So in the RAR format, the application cache is saved, which must be additionally unloaded into the game folder. Below are applications that allow you to open zipped files:
- PAP. A free utility for your phone, works seamlessly and is provided to the user free of charge. In addition to decompressing ZIP, RAR and other files, it can compress and pack them.
- 7Zipper - File Explorer. This is not only an archiver, but also a useful file management tool. True, some permissions are required.
- Total Commander - file manager. One of the most popular programs that allows you to view archives and work with them. It has a built-in text editor and supports Russian.
And you can use a computer that always has a pre-installed ZIP file unpacker. Download the desired program, open it via a computer and transfer files to the phone's memory.
