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Beanerboss · ‎01-28-2023

I have searched online about installing an unknown apk. They all tell me how to install an unknown app. I go to the install unknown app page on my phone and lots of apps are listed. But I do not have the app I just have the apk on my phone. How do I install the app when my phone doesn't see my apk as an app? You know what I mean?

Ekamek · ‎01-28-2023

Settings> Apps> click on 3 dots and select Special access> Install unknown apps> toggle My Files on to allow sideloading apks. Also, settings > Apps > My Files > Install unknown apps> toggle it on.

Then open My Files, select downloads and select the apk to install it.

Hope it works for you

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ChefN8 · ‎01-28-2023

You have to go to your downloads file and install from there

Beanerboss · ‎01-28-2023

when I go to settings I get a list of apps and this isn't in list, I assume because it is just a file. as you can see install is greyed out. I used to be able to just switch unknown on and off. sigh

NoctisCaelum · ‎01-28-2023

You'll have to press settings and it should lead you to a screen where you'll have to turn on a switch to allow your phone to install unknown apk's

Beanerboss · ‎01-28-2023

totally unable to find such a switch hmmm

Belaythatorder · ‎01-28-2023

Over the years I've "sideloaded" Google camera software apks (GCam) on a number of my devices. Open device settings (cogwheel icon)>in the search bar type in "install" or "unknown" and it should auto fill install unknown apps>tap on that and you will get a list of apps which you can toggle on for unknown app access. Usually toggling on Chrome access works for most apks.

Beanerboss · ‎01-28-2023

Took your side road and ended up at the same location of install unknown apps with a list of apps AND Nnot ust the apk.

I probably missing something with my tunnel vision, done this before on other phones no prob.

Belaythatorder · ‎01-28-2023

Maybe there is an issue either the apk itself. You may be able to find an alternate version on Apkmirror. It may also be a software glitch that is preventing a good install in which case a restart of the device or a partition cache clear may help.

Ekamek · ‎01-28-2023

Settings> Apps> click on 3 dots and select Special access> Install unknown apps> toggle My Files on to allow sideloading apks. Also, settings > Apps > My Files > Install unknown apps> toggle it on.

Then open My Files, select downloads and select the apk to install it.

Hope it works for you

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How can I install an unknown apk?

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