This application, which is still on the same platform as Google, provides a large list of applications, ranging from games, books, movies, and any type of software.
So sometimes we want to install an application on Android, but it hasn’t appeared on the Playstore service yet.
As a result, we first look for the APK file in the browser, only then follow how to install the APK on an Android cellphone (not from the Playstore).
The question is, is it safe for us to download applications via APK files and install them on our respective cellphones? You can find the answer in the discussion section below.
Understanding APK Files
APK is a file format for android software that stands for Android Package Kit or some call it Android Application Package.
The function of the APK file itself is as a package that is packaged compactly and can be distributed through the system processing system into Android applications.
Like the word, APK file format is a version of the software, in which there are elements, folders, and important items related to the running of an application program.
If you are still confused, let’s try to compare it with the format on PC / Laptop devices, especially Windows.
An example of an application installation file for Windows is known as .exe, you have to look for the .exe file extension for the process of installing an application.
Most Android users are very indifferent to file formats like APK which we discuss this time. Because the Playstore itself has made it easier for users to download and install applications easily and practically.
But for those of you who want to know how to get an APK file from an application on the Google Playstore, we have already provided a tutorial.
After that, we go into the discussion of how to install APK on an Android phone (not from Playstore).
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How To Install APK On Android Phone
The process of installing the MOD APK file on an Android phone is very easy. Although this method can be said to be a manual method, the installation stage of the application is enough to only respond to one command.
What is clear, we first download the APK file. Then set unknown app install access permission on respective phones. Only after that install the application.
So is it safe to install applications via APK files? the answer is not always safe, because we also don’t know the file carries a dangerous virus or is intentionally planted to attack the user’s cellphone.
For more details, we provide a sub explanation below, both installing APKs on Android and computers.
1. How to Install APK Files on Android Phones
First, we start by installing the APK on an Android phone (not from the Playstore). So specifically for Android phones, you must first activate access permissions to install unknown files other than Playstore services.
Here’s how to enable unknown app install access permission.
- Please open the respective HP Settings.
- Go to the Applications/Application Management menu.
- Tap the three-dot button in the top right corner.
- Click on Special Access.
- Please select Install Unknown Applications.
- Then press the Chrome program or the browser where you downloaded the APK file.
- Check the allow button.
After you open the access, then the next tips just install the application.
- Download the APK file that you want to install on your cellphone.
- After that open My Files, and find the results of the download.
- Then click on the APK file.
- Click the Install button to confirm the installation.
- Wait a few moments until the installation process is complete.
- If so, please open the application.
- Good luck.
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2. How to Install APK Files from Computer/Laptop
The next method we will apply to a computer or laptop device. The fact is that we can install android applications on a PC, of course with the help of an application called the Android Emulator. Follow the method below.
- Please first install the Android emulator on each PC, for example, emulator applications such as BlueStack, NOX, or MemuPlay.
- Once installed, please download the APK file you want.
- Find the file in the folder.
- Automatically if you use an Android emulator, the APK file icon will change according to the logo of the emulator itself.
- How to install it can be done by double-clicking the apk file.
- Or right-click and select Open With Bluestacks APK Installer.
- Wait until the installation process is complete.
- And finally, just run the application.
- Good luck.
The final word
That’s more or less how to install an APK on an Android phone (open it from the Playstore), please refer to the explanation above because we also provide tutorials for the PC / Laptop version. Hope it is useful.
Tricks to Install Game Mods Directly on Android Smartphones
One of the advantages of Android is its very large application ecosystem. Ranging from common applications to games that can even be downloaded for free. Even so, there are some very good applications and games but they are not available for free or paid so that it requires users to spend money to get them.
Once there is a free one, the user must still pay because some of the features or items in it are locked and can be unlocked only if the user pays a certain amount. Well, the Telnet.id Team will provide tricks for those of you who like to play games but want to get paid items or lots of money easily.
Yes, we will give you a trick to easily install game mods directly on your Android smartphone. Of course, you already know what a game mod is, right? So it doesn’t take long, let’s follow these steps.
- First of all, you have to do is download Tutuhelper on smartphone Android and install the file extension .apk that has been most downloaded.
- If it is installed, open the application and the main page will appear with lots of games in it, from the paid ones (on the Google Play Store) to the free ones.
- Not only that, but you can also search for games by category by pressing the Rank button at the bottom of the screen. Similar to Google Play Store. Besides games, several other applications are ready to be downloaded.
- Now, if you want to install a game that has a mod embedded, just search for it in the search field by typing “mod”. Then press the Search button.
- A game with a mod embedded in it will appear which is ready for you to download. Even though the downloaded game has a .apk extension, you will enter directly into the installation process of the game you downloaded earlier. So when it’s finished, you will immediately be able to play it.
- Finished!
From now on, you no longer need to use the Lucky Patcher application or others to make mods on the games you play because of course the old way is quite inconvenient. Good luck!