How to Sideload Android Apps (and What to Watch Out For) Follow these steps to install APK files.

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.

Google has announced that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android ...

Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead "Select Play Partners" can block unofficial installation of their apps.