Most of the apps (or applications) for Android-based devices is available for download through the central Android Market, which is installed by default on most Android smartphones and tablets. Unlike iPhone, as Android is an open system, there may be programs especially hacks that are not available from Android Market, and only can be downloaded from third-party sources.
All installable Android apps are using the .apk file type format. A file with .apk extension is an Android Package file, and can be installed on any Android powered device. While Android Market can download and install the apps automatically, but how to install non-Market .apk apps onto Android?
Unlike Windows, Mac OS X or Linux desktop operating system, where user can simply double click to run the installer, Android does not even include a File Manager in stock form. However, there are many ways in which an .apk can be installed onto the Android device, and here’s the trick and guide on how to install .apk apps.
Method 1: Install .apk Apps with an APK Apps Installer or File Manager
While Android Market app cannot install an .apk file directly, it can be used to download apps installers or APK installers that available for free download from Android Market.
Run Android Market.There are many apps that specializes in installing non-market apps. Search for applications named AppsInstaller, FastAppInstall, Installer, App Installer, Onymous App Installer, appInstaller, eoeAppInstaller, Fast Installer and etc, and download and install the app.Tip: There are also file manager or multi-purpose utility which includes ability to install APK file onto Android system. For example, ASTRO File Manager, Mobile Manager, AndroZip File Manager, AppToolkit, Android Mate, EStrongs File Explorer and etc.copy the .apk file to the root directory of the SD card.Run the Apps Installer.Most apps installer will automatically scan the root folder (or even entire content) of the SD card to look for any .apk files. Touch the Android APK app that wanted to be installed to initiate the installation.Confirm the installation dialogs.Once installation is completed, user can access the application from menu.
Method 2: Push Install APK via Android SDK on Computer
By directing installing an app in .apk extension to the mobile device via computer, user does not need to use Android Market, and hence does not need to associate a Google Account with the Android device.
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A great piece of free software called Ninite allows you install multiple apps at once without having to tediously click next or install annoying toolbars.
Ninite is a great alternative for those who have just purchased a computer and want to install a bunch of programs at once, or if you are just looking for a couple programs.
Once you have downloaded the Ninite Installer, you will see a bunch of different programs that are available for you to download from Web Browsers such as Chrome and Firefox to Media Players such as VLC and Audacity. There are more than 75 applications for you to choose from. After you have selected which you want to install, let Ninite run as it “quietly” installs all the programs you have selected while you are free to do other things.
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