Most Android users have no problem learning how to install apps from the app. Play Store. The difficulty comes when what we want is to install a App, which is not found in the official Google store.
Actually, it is a fairly simple process. Which is obviously aimed at Android beginners and which will allow you to install any type of app. All this without having to wait for it to appear in the store.
Only one contraindication in this non-drug. Installing apk's from unreliable sources can lead to your mobile or tablet being infected with a virus or malware.
Having warned about this point, let's see how to install a apk on android.
Steps to install Andrpod apk applications, from outside of Google Play
Download the application in APK file format
Logically, the first step to be able to install an application through the apk, is to have said file in apk format, downloaded to our smartphone.
It is important that we always look for reliable sources from which to install our applications, to avoid malware and other problems.
Allow installation of apps from unknown sources
Android devices are initially configured to only install files directly from the Google Play Store. To prevent it from giving us problems, we will have to go to Settings>Security>Unknown source, which will allow us to install our applications outside of Google play without additional problems.
Install the app
Now that you have the apk in the storage space of your smartphone and the mobile configured to be able to install it, all you have to do is press from the file, in the same way as if you were to open it. The download process will start automatically.
Obviously, the process of installing applications from the Google app store is slightly simpler, so it is the most recommended, but as you can see, if the app you want to have in your Android mobile is not in the store, it does not mean that you cannot enjoy it.
Install an apk that we have downloaded to the computer
What if the apk you want to install, do you have it downloaded on your PC? Very easy. All you have to do is pass that file apk to your smartphone, either via a USB cable, an SD card or a cloud storage service. Later you will have to follow the same steps that we have mentioned before.
The process to install an application from the apk is quite simple, and normally you will not have any problem when carrying it out. If you have ever installed a apk and you have seen that your mobile or tablet has become "dumb" does strange things, opens web pages without your consent, is slower, etc., it may have entered a android viruses or malware, hidden in the apk.
If so, you have a good amount of Android antivirus on Google play.