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How to install APK from PC?

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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

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How do I install an APK file on my PC?

Take the APK you want to install (be it Google's app package or something else) and drop the file into the tools folder in your SDK directory. Then use the command prompt while your AVD is running to enter (in that directory) adb install filename. apk . The app should be added to the app list of your virtual device.

Can I install Android APK on PC?

Enter the file name and click on the Open button. Then it will download that APK file via Amazon Store which supports Android and then show it you to install it on your Windows device. Click on “GET” of that selected application from the Installer to install the APK files on your Windows device.

How can I install APK file in PC without any software?

To open APK files on a PC without an emulator, you need to add the ARC Welder extension to your chrome browser. You can get this extension from here. After adding the extension, add APK files and click on 'Launch app'.

Can I install APK on Windows 10?

You need to find a version of the program that runs on Windows, if it exists. If there is no Windows version of this program, you could install an Android emulator like this: http://developer.android.com/tools/devices/emulator.html and install the . apk file into that. Hope this helps.

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  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

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