How to Enable Developer Mode and Install an APK on Android

How to Enable Developer Mode and Install an APK on Android

Before installing an APK, you need to enable Developer Mode and allow installations from unknown sources.


Step 1: Enable Developer Options

  1. Open Settings on your Android device.
  2. Scroll down and tap About phone.
  3. Find the Build number and tap it 7 times until you see a message that says, "You are now a developer!".

Step 2: Allow Installations from Unknown Sources

  1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications.
  2. Tap Special app access (or search for “Install unknown apps”).
  3. Select the browser or file manager you’ll use to install the APK (e.g., Chrome, Files).
  4. Toggle Allow from this source.

Step 3: Install the APK

  1. Download the APK file using the provided link.
  2. Open the downloaded APK file in your browser or file manager.
  3. Tap Install and follow the prompts.
  4. Once installed, open the app and start using it.

Note: Ensure you only download APKs from trusted sources to avoid security risks.

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