If the app isn't free, you'll instead tap the app's price e. Doing so will allow the app to begin downloading. If you're buying an app, you may be prompted for your credit or debit card details here if you haven't already set up a payment method for your Google Account. Wait for the app to finish installing. Once your app is done downloading, you can tap OPEN near the top of the app's page to open the app.
Method 2. Understand the risk involved. APK files are simply app files that you can download and execute using your Android's browser. Since APK files aren't checked and regulated by Google and the Play Store parameters, the chances of accidentally downloading a malicious program are significantly higher than when using the Google Play Store.
One benefit to using APK files is that they allow you to install services and tweaks that are unavailable on the Play Store. Open your Samsung Galaxy's Settings.
Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a white gear outline on a blue background. You can also swipe down from the top of the screen and then tap the gear-shaped icon in the top-right corner of the resulting drop-down menu. Scroll down and tap Biometrics and security. It's near the middle of the Settings page. Tap Install unknown apps. This option is near the bottom of the screen. Doing so opens a list of apps.
Tap Chrome. It's near the top of the page. Search for an APK file. Select a result. Tap a link that has the name of your APK file in it.
Download the APK file. This process will vary slightly depending on your selected site. In most cases, you'll simply tap Download below the APK file's name or icon, but you may have to select a download mirror e. Once the APK begins downloading, you'll see a message that says "Downloading You may also have to tap OK to confirm that you want to download the APK file before it will begin downloading.
Tap OPEN when prompted. You'll see this option appear at the bottom of the screen. If you miss this prompt, swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap the downloaded APK file's name in the resulting drop-down menu. If asked, confirm that you want to open the downloaded APK file. You'll see this in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Doing so prompts your Android to begin installing the downloaded APK file; once the installation is complete, you'll be able to open the app from the App Drawer.
You may be prompted to confirm that you want to install the file. Hold down the Home button until all your open apps show up and hit the X on the upper-right of each app you want to close, or slide off the screen.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. The Google Play Store is divided into several categories that you can sort through by tapping their tabs near the top of the screen.
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1. APK files can contain malicious programs that may steal your information, corrupt your files, or lock your Samsung Galaxy. Make sure you only download APK files from reputable sites, and avoid downloading APKs which claim to provide free versions of paid apps or services. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. Related wikiHows How to. How to. About This Article. Written by:. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Accepted Solutions.
Eltas Pathfinder. Try uninstalling updates on the Galaxy Store or disable the app itself and then re enable it it seems to have an internal error - and then reopen Galaxy Apps and hopefully the Store itself will update properly, then allowing you to update apps.
Glad it worked out for you Seen similar posts dotted about. Hopefully it'll help a lot of people out. Shoey79 wrote: Hi, Since the latest major update Oreo I've been unable to update any of the Galaxy Apps, when ANY app is attempted to be updated it will prepare, download and then fail with the attached error.
Any help appreciated Thanks. Johnison First Poster. My Problem was my phone was too full. I had the same issue till I removed some junk. Hi I have the same problem. The apps after download ,whould not install. AjazAhmed First Poster. Post Reply.
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