Sometimes, not every Android app will be available on the Google Play Store in your region, which means you'll need to install the APK file instead.

Sideloading apps also run the risk of installing malware or viruses that can once again, steal login credentials, spy on you, ...

Want to install Android apps that don't come from the Google Play Store? Here's what you need to know about APKs.

Mobile security is always a hot topic, but what happens when a safety measure limits a device's accessibility? Here's why ...

Google is changing how Android apps are shared. Starting in 2026, all developers, even outside the Play Store, must verify ...

Google removed the install from "unknown sources" setting in Android 8.0 Oreo. Here's how you can still sideload and install apps without it.

Android apps side-loaded from the internet often come from shady sources. Google will soon identify them and block those of ...

If you own multiple Android devices, you shouldn't have to buy multiple copies of your apps. Fortunately, the Android Market makes it easy to install all of your paid apps on all of your devices ...

Assuming your phone is on and online, you should be able to see its location on a map. From there, you can make it ring, lock ...

With claims that sideloaded apps are 50 times more likely to contain malware, Google is tightening restrictions for ...