Allow android to download apps from unknown sources

This tutorial contains all the necessary steps to activate this feature for Android version 2. December Update: We are updating this article to show you how to allow installation of non-market apps for newer Android versions. We will cover all Android versions after Android 4. The tutorial will be divided into 2 parts. The first part is for Android 2. The second part is for Android 4. In the Settings screen, go to Applications. Check the Unknown sources option at the top of the screen.

The process of enabling installation from unknown sources on Android 4. The option is moved to another location. Fortunately, finding and enabling are rather easy. Open the app drawer and go to Settings. There should be a check box or possibly a toggle to the right of it. Tapping on this option will let you toggle the feature on and off. This is just reminding you of the risks involved, and asking if you are sure you want this feature enabled. At any time, you can come back here and toggle this feature back off or on by just tapping on it.

I generally do not recommend people keep this feature toggled on all the time. So if you are looking to manually install an application or game, then come back here after it is installed so that you can toggle the feature off.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. With that done, you simply need to get an APK Android Application Package on your device in whatever way you prefer: you can download it from the web, transfer it via USB, use a third-party file manager app, and so on. Just be very sure you get it from a reputable source, as even genuine APKs can be bundled with unwanted extras. In most cases the app will auto-update itself as well, although this can vary.

To sideload apps on iOS you need to take advantage of a recent change to the Xcode software. For the uninitiated, Xcode is a free developer app available through the Mac Store. Corrupted storage, especially corrupted SD cards, is one of the most common reasons why Android app not installed error occurs.

Try to install it using adb. Your Android phone is vulnerable to viruses and malware if you download apk files from untrusted websites.