How to Sideload Android Apps (and What to Watch Out For) Follow these steps to install APK files.

Need helping installing an APK file on your Android phone? We'll show you how to properly install third-party apps and stores without Google Play.

If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet running Android 14, it’s true that you can’t download and install these older apps on your device itself.

Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.