For security reasons, Samsung restricts installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store and Galaxy Store. Thus, you cannot install apps that are downloaded from the internet browser, email ...

One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

Ever come across a .xapk file while trying to install an app on your Android phone and wondered what it is? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Unlike the more common .apk files, which most Android users ...

When you’re looking for a new app to pour hours of your life into, the first place you go is the Google Play Store. That’s understandable; the Play Store has an absolute ton of apps and games that you ...

Android is, for the most part, an open platform. You can use the Google Play Store to install apps and games, or you can go off the reservation and install APKs on ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

To install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet, you must download the Google Play Store app and its dependencies ...

If you have an Android phone, you may have, at some point, installed an app from an unknown, third-party source outside the Google Play Store. Although this privilege isn't available to iPhone users, ...

Isn’t it weird that some Android devices ship without the Google Play Store installed? Yes, that is the case, and several Android devices, including the tweaked versions, and non-licensed devices, ...