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user1254836
user1254836

Reputation: 2019

How to install APK from PC?

I want to install an APK from PC to Android device. And because of user's Android and generally technical skills, I need to do it as automatically (silently) as possible. So how do I send an APK from PC to Android and start install there?

Upvotes: 125

Views: 391833

Answers (6)

26 Rakesh AI ds
26 Rakesh AI ds

Reputation: 1

try using sendanywhere that is used to manage files between in wireless manner send any where this transfer through any platform and

another method is bluetooth if the apk is less than 10mb or so. bluetooth transfer

Upvotes: 0

Yugandhar Babu
Yugandhar Babu

Reputation: 10349

  1. Connect Android device to PC via USB cable and turn on USB storage.
  2. Copy .apk file to attached device's storage.
  3. Turn off USB storage and disconnect it from PC.
  4. Check the option Settings → Applications → Unknown sources OR Settings > Security > Unknown Sources.
  5. Open FileManager app and click on the copied .apk file. If you can't fine the apk file try searching or allowing hidden files. It will ask you whether to install this app or not. Click Yes or OK.

This procedure works even if ADB is not available.

Upvotes: 125

Ollie C
Ollie C

Reputation: 28519

adb install <path_to_apk>

http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html#move

Upvotes: 126

user1659217
user1659217

Reputation: 9

Airdroid , android market install the app on android then go onto the computer type in the address given, type in the password given (or scan the QR code). Go to settings and under security (if your running the new ICS or Jellybean) or go to settings->apps->managment and select unknown sources(for gingerbread) then click on (I think) speed install, or something along those lines. it will be on the top of the page slightly towards the left. drag and drop as many .apks as you want then on you android just tap the install buttons that appear. Airdroid is wonderful and does a lot more than just apks.

Upvotes: 0

Vinayak Bevinakatti
Vinayak Bevinakatti

Reputation: 40503

3 Ways to Install Applications On Android Without The Market

And don't forget to enable Unknown sources in your Android device Settings, before installing apk, else Android platform will not allow you to install apk directly

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Upvotes: 6

Alexander van Oostenrijk
Alexander van Oostenrijk

Reputation: 4774

Just connect the device to the PC with a USB cable, then copy the .apk file to the device. On the device, touch the APK file in the file explorer to install it.

You could also offer the .apk on your website. People can download it, then touch it to install.

Upvotes: 9

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