apk format (file name.apk) have all application installation files for Android OS. There are several installation methods: using a computer and directly from a mobile device. Remember that all applications that you download on the Internet do not pass anti-virus scanning; to do this, you need to check them on your computer or have an anti-virus on your device.
Ways to install a game or application on an Android device
- Manual installation of apk files downloaded to a PC
- Installing applications downloaded not from the market on Android
- Automatic installation.apk from computer
Install the application using the previous method. Then all you need to do is go into the program and it will automatically start searching for available .ark files on your Android device. When the search is over, you just need to click on the file or select several and click “install”.
The application will run the installation files on its own, you will only need to agree (or not) with access rights. Even if you close the program, the next time you start it you can easily select all uninstalled applications.
AirDroid Features
- Installation is automatic
- Full work with contacts, messages with the ability to create backup copies
- Updating installed programs and installation files
- Gives access to manage folders and files on the device
- Shows all installed programs
- Access to editing and downloading pictures, music, videos from the Internet
The time that a user spends searching and installing the necessary programs, for example, when changing the operating system, can be counted in hours. And if this is a local network with a dozen computers, then these procedures can take all day. Fortunately, there are programs in nature that can significantly reduce the duration of this process.
Such software is divided into two categories: programs for automatic installation of ready-made distributions and catalogs of applications downloaded from the Internet.
MultiSet falls into the first category. The program creates an application installation script using step-by-step recording of user actions. Then, on demand or automatically, it installs it on the computer.
The software's arsenal also includes functions for creating bootable media with assemblies recorded on them, including those containing the operating system.
Maestro AutoInstaller
The software is very similar to the previous representative. Maestro AutoInstaller also records the installation and then plays it back, but has a friendlier and clearer interface, as well as a smaller set of additional functions. The program can create distributions with application packages, but is not able to write them to disks and flash drives.
Npackd
Npackd is a powerful catalog program. With its help, you can download and install applications presented in the list, update and delete already installed ones, and add your own programs. Software added to the Npackd repository has every chance of becoming popular, since it ends up in a common directory and can be used by all its users.
DDownloads
DDownloads is another representative of application directories, but with slightly different functions. The operating principle of the program is based on the use of a database containing a huge list of software with a detailed description of its properties and features.
Essentially, DDownloads is an information platform with the ability to download installers from official sites. True, here it is also possible to add your own applications to the database, but they will not end up in the general directory, but will only be contained in a local database file.
A large number of functions and settings allow you to use the program as a repository of information and links and as a general directory for users of your local network.
We looked at several programs that allow you to find, download and automatically install a large number of applications. You should not neglect this knowledge, since at any time you may need to reinstall the system, and with it all the necessary software. To do this, it is not at all necessary to collect a collection of installers: using MultiSet, you can write them to a boot disk along with Windows or create a DDownloads information database in the local area to quickly find the necessary links.
If you have just now decided to switch from a push-button mobile phone to a smartphone running Android, then some difficulties await you. It is quite possible that at first you will be thinking about how to install the program. Of course, you can limit yourself to pre-installed applications. But quickly enough you will exhaust their potential, you will want more. Therefore, we recommend that you read this article - it describes all the methods for installing applications.
Even at the dawn of its operating system, Google tried to make it easier to install additional applications. For this purpose, the American giant created a separate online store, called Google Play. It can be accessed using the program Play Market, which is available on almost every smartphone running Android. It is not available only on the cheapest devices from nameless Chinese companies that have not undergone special testing and licensing.
To access the online store you will also need Google account. Creating it will not be difficult, as you will see if you read our separate material. It is recommended to use the same account on different smartphones; in this case, it will be much easier to find and install your favorite applications.
Installing the application on Android via Google Play is very simple. To do this, do the following:
Step 1. Go to Play Market. You will find the icon of this client on the desktop or, as a last resort, in the menu.
Step 2. You will be taken to the Google Play home page. You can try to find the application you are interested in using it, or use the search bar located at the very top.
Step 3. When you get to the program or game page, click on the green button “ Install" The download process will begin immediately, after which the installation will begin. If you are going to install the game, you may be offered to download it via Wi-Fi to save traffic. Whether you agree with this is up to you to decide.
Using a computer and its browser
Not everyone knows about this, but Google Play supports remote installation of programs and games. This means that you do not have to access the online store from the exact smartphone or tablet on which the application you need will be installed. You can use a computer instead. It doesn’t matter which operating system is installed on it - Windows, Mac OS or Chrome OS. You just need to have an Internet browser on your PC. With its help you must do the following:
Step 8 Go to the folder " Downloads"(Download).
Step 9 Click on the APK file.
Step 10 Click on the button Install" Grant the app all permissions if it requires it.
This completes the installation. The icon will not appear on the desktop - you will have to look for it in the menu. Regarding the APK file in the " Downloads", then it can now be deleted.
Using a card reader and other methods
If the USB connection does not suit you, then you can use other methods to transfer the APK file. For example, you can remove the memory card from the device and insert it into the card reader. If you have it, then you should be able to use it, and therefore we will not describe the entire procedure.
You can also use a wireless connection. For example, the application is ideal for these purposes Airdroid, which is distributed on Google Play completely free of charge. You can read about this and other methods of connecting to a computer in the article “ How to sync Android with PC ».
Installing an application on a memory card
If you have a memory card installed, then many applications will automatically be installed on it. The exception is special utilities that should be located only in the built-in memory.
You can move applications to the SD card at any time. This is done as follows:
Step 1. Go to " Settings».
Step 2. Go to the section " Application Manager" It may also be called " Applications" If you have a tablet, you must first go to the “ Are common».
Step 3. Go to the " SD memory card" All programs and games that can be moved to external memory are displayed here.
Step 4. Click on the application you want to move. In the menu that opens, click on the button " To SD memory card" It may also be called " To SD card».
All we have to do is wait for the result!
InstallAPK is a free and simple solution for making it easier to install applications on Android devices and can successfully handle a large number of installation files.
Allows you to install programs on an Android device from a personal computer or laptop running Windows OS in just a few clicks.
Main features:
- unpacking APK files to the gadget;
- choosing a device connection method;
- selecting a memory card for unpacking;
- reinstallation while saving important data.
InstallAPK will eliminate the need to install each application separately or have a network connection on your gadget. For installation, it will be enough to synchronize via a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection.
The InstallAPK interface is made in Russian and is intuitive. It has proven itself in work and has low system requirements. To get started, the utility must be installed on your computer, run, specify the connection type and select a gadget.
In addition, the user can access the settings and highlight points of interest at his own discretion. Here you can clarify the installation method, actions after installing the program, and even set the time before closing the window after completing the assigned task. Then you can safely close the program, and double-clicking with the left mouse button on the selected APK file will initiate installation of the application on your smartphone or tablet.
Some features when working with InstallAPK:
- You will need to enable USB debugging mode. To do this, go to the device settings and look for the developer mode function. The item name may vary depending on the brand and model.
- In order to avoid error messages, you must allow installation of applications from unknown sources. The latter is done in the settings, where depending on the brand and model, the item name and location may change.
- ADB Driver may be needed. They are usually installed automatically when the devices are connected to the computer.
- There is no point in synchronizing a device in a specific mode, such as a drive. It just needs to be connected via a cord, but not in standby mode, that is, the screen should light up.
- If the software still does not install, you can call up the log by pressing the L key and see why the failure occurred. To unpack the file, a smartphone or tablet needs at least 2.5 MB of disk space.
To install using the utility via Wi-Fi, you will need to specify the IP and Port of your gadget being used. You can install InstAllAPK, a free program from a Russian developer, for Windows XP and higher.
If InstallAPK does not see the Android device, you need to install drivers, the access link to the site is below near the main one.
A short description of how to use InstallAPK
Download and install the program as administrator (right click on the icon).
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