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How to Open APK Files: Before we learn how to open APK Files, let’s, first of all, discuss what APK Files is.

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What are APK Files?

A file with the APK file extension is an Android Package file that’s wont to distribute applications on Google’s Android OS.
APK files are saved within the ZIP format and are typically downloaded onto Android devices, usually via the Google Play store, but also can be found on other websites.
Some of the content found during a typical APK file includes an AndroidManifest.xml, classes. dex, and resources. arsc file; also as a META-INF and res folder.

How to Open An APK Files


APK files are mostly used on Android devices but can be open on a number of operating systems.

OPEN AN APK FILE ON ANDROID
Opening an APK file on your Android device just requires that you simply download it such as you would any file, then open it when asked. However, APK files installed outside of the Google Play store won’t install directly due to a security block put into place.
To bypass this download restriction and install APK files from unknown sources, navigate to at least one of those menus, counting on your Android version:

  • Settings > Apps & notifications Advanced Special app access > Install unknown apps
  • Settings Apps and notifications
  • Settings > Security

Depending on your device, you would possibly get to provides a specific app, like Chrome, permission to put in unofficial APK files. Or, if you see it, enable Install Unknown Apps or Unknown sources.
If the APK file doesn’t open, try browsing for it with a file manager like Astro File Manager or ES File Explorer File Manager.



Bernard Bassey is a graduate of Software Engineering from AfriHUB University, Abuja. He is an expert in field journalism, his interest in socio-politics activities is keen.

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