How to Install Non-Market Apps on Your Android Device
If you have an Android phone you’ve likely installed at least one app from the Market. It was an easyprocess: open the Market, find the app you’re looking for, tap it, then tap “Buy” or “Install”. But what if you want to install other applications?
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What if the app isn’t in the Market?
iPhone users are out of luck (unless they JailBreak), but Android users can install any application that’s compatible with their phone, just by installing the .apk.
Android applications are packaged in .apk files (which are similar to Windows Mobile .cab files). If you have a web page that links to the .apk you can tap the link to download and install it (you can also install a .apk from your sdcard by browsing to and tapping on it using a file manager such as AndExplorer).
Since files distributed in this method have not been “blessed” by the keepers of the Market you will be presented with an “Install blocked” dialog box. You can Cancel, or continue by tapping the Settings button.
iPhone users are out of luck (unless they JailBreak), but Android users can install any application that’s compatible with their phone, just by installing the .apk.
Android applications are packaged in .apk files (which are similar to Windows Mobile .cab files). If you have a web page that links to the .apk you can tap the link to download and install it (you can also install a .apk from your sdcard by browsing to and tapping on it using a file manager such as AndExplorer).
Since files distributed in this method have not been “blessed” by the keepers of the Market you will be presented with an “Install blocked” dialog box. You can Cancel, or continue by tapping the Settings button.
Step 1: On the Application Settings screen you’ll see an item titled “Unknown sources” which allows you to installnon-Market applications. If you’re still sure you want to do this, tap the checkbox.
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