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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?

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user1254836 Avatar asked Mar 15 '12 10:03

user1254836


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2 Answers

  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.

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Yugandhar Babu Avatar answered Sep 30 '22 20:09

Yugandhar Babu


adb install <path_to_apk> 

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

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Ollie C Avatar answered Sep 30 '22 20:09

Ollie C