How Do I Install Apps From My Computer To My Android Phone?

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Open your Android's Settings. It's the

icon typically found in the app drawer.
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Scroll down and tap Security .
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Slide the "Unknown sources" switch to the position. You should find this switch under the "Device administration" header. As long as this switch is on, you'll be able to install apps from APK files.

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Download the APK file to your PC. You can save it to the desktop or any other folder on your computer.
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Connect your Android to the PC using a USB cable. If you don't have the cable that came with your Android, you can use any compatible cable.
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Tap the USB for… notification on your Android. A list of options will appear.^[1]
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Tap Transfer files on your Android.
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Navigate to the APK file on the computer. To do this, open the folder where you downloaded the file.
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Right-click the APK file.
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Click Send to .
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Select your Android. The name will vary by manufacturer and model, but it should be near the bottom of the list. The APK file will transfer to your Android.
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Open your Android's file manager. It's usually called My Files, Files, or File Browser, and you'll typically find it in the app drawer.
- If you don't see a file manager, tap the Downloads app in the app drawer, tap ☰, then select your storage location.
- If you don't have either of these options, you can download a free file manager from the Play Store, such as ES File Explorer.
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Locate the APK file. If you have an external SD card in your Android, it may be located in "External Storage."
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Tap the APK file. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you really want to install the file.
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Tap INSTALL . It's at the bottom-right corner of the screen. The app will now install on your Android. When the installation is complete, a confirmation message will appear.
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Tap DONE . Your new app is now ready to use.

Add New Question

Question

Can I erase the APK file after installation is complete?

Yes, simply go into My Files and delete it just like you would any other file.
Question

How do I install APK files from Android on a PC?

ARS_AKHIL

Community Answer

APK files are files that are meant to be executed on the Android platform, so to use such files on PC requires an Android emulator. You can find a lot of Android emulators online, Bluestack being a popular one.
Question

Can't I send an installed version?

No. You must fully install it from your Android device. That is the only possible way.
Question

I have a Nook color running CM7. I'm trying to install fdroid.apk but I keep getting a parse error. Third party software is enabled. Any help would be appreciated.

Ahmed Fawser

Community Answer

A parsing error is shown when the APK file is corrupt or damaged. Try download the APK file from other websites.
Question

I have a journal app that I want to transfer to a new phone but everything I try doesn't transfer the contents that I wrote, just the app. Is there any way to transfer the contents also?

Ahmed Fawser

Community Answer

To transfer every content from that app, have a backup application. You can download one for free from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Also, to backup all the files, your phone has to be rooted.