Sometimes, not every Android app will be available on the Google Play Store in your region, which means you'll need to install the APK file instead.

The prospect of smartphone app ecosystems opening up has gotten lots of folks interested in sideloading apps. Here's how to do it on an Android smartphone.

Ever come across a .xapk file while trying to install an app on your Android phone and wondered what it is? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Unlike the more common .apk files, which most ...

If you want to know how to sideload apps on your Android phone, here's a handy guide. We'll also explain some safety tips.

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Google is limiting certain Android devices' ability to side-load third-party apps, and it's all in the name of safety. But ...

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.

Using Launchers to Install Fonts on Android Another way to install custom fonts on Android smartphones without root is by using launcher apps.

Google is changing how Android apps are shared. Starting in 2026, all developers, even outside the Play Store, must verify ...