H.O.A. 27: How to Sideload APK Files - Installing Apps Outside of the Google Play Store

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Hands-On Android (Audio)

TWiT

44 episodes

3 months ago

Android isn’t just phones. It's a complex ecosystem. It’s feature-filled. It’s customizable. Each week, Jason Howell will take a closer look at the Android operating system as well as the unique devices running it worldwide. From feature spotlights, to tips and tricks, and even reviews of apps that make Android so much fun, Hands-On Android will change how you use your smartphone for the better. Screen reader support enabled. Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.

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H.O.A. 27: How to Sideload APK Files - Installing Apps Outside of the Google Play Store

Hands-On Android (Audio)

15 minutes 32 seconds

5 years ago

H.O.A. 27: How to Sideload APK Files - Installing Apps Outside of the Google Play Store

Installing apps outside of the Google Play Store.

The Google Play Store is good enough for most people when it comes to finding and installing apps and games on Android. However, there are plenty of legitimate reasons to want to install apps manually while bypassing the Play Store altogether. Jason Howell walks through the good and the bad of sideloading APK files, as well as showing just how easy it really is.

Why Fortnite is a good example of why sideloading is desirable.
What is sideloading?
What are APK files?
What can go wrong?
Who can I trust?
How to install APK files.
What is APK Mirror?
What are App Bundles?
Closing the security hole.

Host: Jason Howell

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