To download and install APK files, you do not need a smartphone. On the desktop, you can also do this. And here's how it works.
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First, you have to find the desired APK file. Check for an APK file online and copy it to a place on your device that is easy to locate (like your desktop).
You'll need to make sure that third-party applications are enabled on your computer before you can install them on your phone.
To allow your phones to install apps from sources other than the Google Play Store, go to Menu > Settings > Protection > and check Unknown Sources.
The newer Android models do things a bit differently. You will be prompted to allow your browser or file manager to install APKs when you first attempt to do so, instead of testing a global setting to allow installation from unknown sources.
A file management software can also be downloaded if you want, so you can easily find files on your Android computer. In our list of the best file adventurer for Android, we recommend our favourite file managers.
Link your Android device to it once you have downloaded the APK file on your computer.