Program files for the Android operating system have the.apk extension. Usually they are installed using a special application store for devices Play Market, but some programs can be installed using a computer.
Instructions
Step 1
Go to the menu of your Android device and find the Play Market program, which searches for the necessary utilities. To install the application, you need to have a working Internet connection, which can be carried out either using Wi-Fi or through a mobile operator's access point.
Step 2
In the window that appears, select the category of the application you are looking for. If you want to install any specific program, use the search bar at the top of the window and enter the appropriate query there.
Step 3
After selecting the program, press the "Install" button and wait until the end of the procedure. The program will be downloaded using your internet connection and will be automatically installed on the device.
Step 4
After the notification of the completion of the operation appears, go to the Android desktop and press your finger on the shortcut of the newly installed utility. After that, it will launch.
Step 5
If you want to install a utility with the.apk extension downloaded from the Internet using a computer, you must first configure the parameters of your device. Go to "Settings" - "Security". On the screen that appears, check the box next to the "Install from unknown sources" line.
Step 6
Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. On the machine's screen, select a connection in storage mode or removable disk. Wait for the device to be detected in the operating system and select "Open folder to view files".
Step 7
Transfer the.apk to a separate directory using the left mouse button. Wait until the end of the copy operation, after which you can disconnect your machine from the computer.
Step 8
Launch the Play Market and enter the query "file manager" in the search bar. Among the results that appear, install the program you like the most, and then launch it using the shortcut created on the device's desktop.
Step 9
In the list of files and folders, find the.apk you copied from your computer and run it. Press the "Allow" button, and then wait until the utility is installed. After the operation, the program shortcut will appear on the device desktop and in the main menu. To launch the application, you just need to click on it.
