Although Samsung mobile phones Google games and the Galaxy Store market for downloading applications, the option to download the application in an alternative way is still disabled by default. The security measures implemented by default prevent this, and in addition we must choose which applications we can or cannot download known .APK files.
There are many circumstances in which we may need to download an application from Android's so-called "unknown sources". This is an option that many users need, for example, to download a specific version of an application , or when the developer has not included it in the official markets. Additionally, there are famous games like Fortnite that are not on Google Play and require downloading from the company's server, forcing us to include unknown origin.
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- Necessary security measure
- How to Allow Installation of APK Files on Samsung Enable in All Apps
How to find apps in Galaxy Apps
Some of you may be experienced app hunters and just want to know how to get the most out of your device. If this is you, skip to the "How to download apps from Galaxy Apps" section.
- Launch Galaxy apps from the Home screen or by tapping Apps in the bottom right corner of the screen. It is a rounded white square with an inverted rainbow and the words "Galaxy".
- Find the app you want to download.
- Tap Category to view apps in groups such as Games, Social Networking and Communication, and Photography.
- Tap Best Picks or swipe left to view apps recommended by Samsung.
- Tap For Galaxy or swipe left to see apps available exclusively to Samsung users.
- Tap Top or swipe left to see the top-rated apps in the store. To view paid content, click Top Free to expand it and select Top Paid.
- Tap Search in the top right corner of the screen to search for apps by name.
- Click on an app to view app information and reviews.
Necessary security measure
Ability to install files with the extension . APK files contained in Android applications are disabled by default on Samsung mobile devices . In addition, we must indicate on our mobile phone from which application we will download these files, since the system distinguishes, for example, from downloading an APK file from the Chrome browser or from an e-mail that came through Gmail.
Before we continue, we should remember why this option is disabled by default. This is a security measure to prevent our mobile phone from being infected by viruses and malware , since when downloaded from an external site to the official bazaars, they have not gone through the appropriate security measures of Google or Samsung, therefore they are considered more dangerous.
How to download apps from Galaxy Apps
Some applications require payment. For instructions on setting up payment methods, see How to get started with Galaxy Apps, Samsung Store.
- Click Install if you want to install the application. Click the arrow icon next to an app if you just want to download the app and don't need to view its information.
- Enter your Samsung account password if prompted.
- Click Accept and Download once you have read the app's terms and conditions.
- Click " Open" after downloading the application.
The app should create its own shortcut on your home screen the first time you open it. If it's not, you can drag it to your home screen from the app drawer.
Apparently, this question worries, if not all, then many owners of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets. By spending just a few minutes reading this article, you will surely know how to download applications and games from our website and the Google Play store, and after that you can easily install everything you need on your smartphone or tablet.
In this manual you will learn:
- How to install games
- How to install ICQ, Agent and Opera on your Samsung
- How to install navigation and map apps
- How to install a theme and much more.
Theory.
So, a little theory. Android devices initially use installation packages with the apk extension. They are nothing more than an archive that can be easily opened by renaming the apk to rar or tar. Initially, most Android smartphones prohibit installing applications from unverified sources, and if in iOS it is sometimes difficult to get around this, then in Android you just need to go to the settings and check the appropriate box.
Put? Congratulations, now you can install absolutely any apk files downloaded on the Internet. To work with the Google store, formerly referred to as the “market,” you need to have an account with the Google giant itself.
You don’t need anything else, just go to Google Play and download the apps you like, both free and paid. But it’s worth noting that to purchase the latter, you should attach a work credit card to your account. This is very easy to do - as soon as you are about to download a paid application, the store will ask you to do this by filling out a special form.
How to download from this site.
Our project does not aim to distribute illegal software, so we publish reviews of games and applications, and below we provide a download link from official sources. In some cases, our journalists can put links found on the Internet to certain files posted on file exchangers such as Narod.ru.
So, having downloaded the apk file , you need to place it on your phone (if you downloaded it on a computer) or find it if you downloaded it on a smartphone. In the latter case, it will be in the “Download” , which is easy to find using Solid Explorer - the ideal file manager. If you download everything on your computer, then you will need to place all the necessary files in any folder on your phone. Ideally, you would create a new one called “My APK” and put all the files into it.
This can be done by connecting your phone and computer using a cable, but the most convenient way is through the Dropbox cloud service. You just need to install the clients on your PC and Android and you can easily drag and drop any files over the air. So, we downloaded it, find the desired folder and the files that we uploaded in the device, click on each one in turn, install it.
Actually, that’s all you need to know regarding installing software on Android devices. If you have any questions, write in the comments.
How to update apps in the Samsung App Store
Do you like glitchy apps? Do you like it when your high score goes out the window when your game drops? Of course not! Keep your Samsung apps up to date! Here's how:
How to manually update apps you downloaded from the Samsung Store
There are two ways to make sure your apps are up to date. This is how you manually update apps downloaded from the Samsung app store.
- Launch Galaxy apps from the Home screen or by tapping Apps in the bottom right corner of the screen. It is a rounded white square with an inverted rainbow and the words "Galaxy".
- Click Galaxy Apps in the upper left corner of the screen.
- Click My Apps in the list.
- Tap Updates to see if there are any apps that need updating.
- Click " Update everything" if there are multiple apps that need to be updated, or tap the app you want to update and tap " Update" .
Uninstalling apps
Over time, the user does not notice how he begins to accumulate unnecessary applications on his smartphone. And they, in turn, not only take up space, but also reduce performance and battery charge.
And here the most important rule is also the simplest: If you don’t use it, delete it.
But when you delete a downloaded app in the normal way, some of it remains on your device as residual files. This also leads to decreased performance.
To completely get rid of an app, you need to first clear the app's data and then uninstall it. These are the features of Android.
You can transfer downloaded applications to a memory card without deleting them. Thereby freeing up the internal memory of the smartphone.
It is important to understand that even after moving, the application will only work on the device on which it was installed.
What to do if the game is not installed on your phone
Push-button smartphones were created at a time when mobile standards were still poorly developed. Therefore, it often happens that the game does not start, is displayed only on part of the screen, and the file is not recognized during installation. These installation problems can be circumvented by being more careful about which smartphone and screen you download the game from. Use the sources provided to search for other game files. If you have problems starting, then this file is most likely incompatible with the smartphone system.
Popular apps on Samsung Smart TV
There are different types of applications available for installation. The most popular categories are social networks, services for displaying videos, and players for high-quality viewing. Internet communication applications for video and voice communication, as well as instant messengers, are often used.
Examples include the following programs:
- NetFlix application is installed on Smart TV , you will have access to a huge media library. With its help, you can watch TV shows or films available on this resource.
- With Skype, you can communicate via voice messages or video calls. In the latter case, you will need a video camera. In this case, you can receive images on a large screen.
One of the most famous unofficial applications is ForkPlayer. Once installed, it provides free access to a large number of video services. At the same time, the simplicity and ease of use of the program allow even beginners to work comfortably with it.
The best and popular applications for Smart TVs.
The simplest method
Even at the dawn of its operating system, Google tried to make it easier to install additional applications. For this, the American giant has created a separate online store called Google Play. It is accessed using the Play Market program, which is available on almost every smartphone running Android. It is not available only on the cheapest devices from nameless Chinese companies that have not undergone special testing and licensing.
You will also need a Google account to access the online store. Creating it will not be difficult, as you will see if you read our separate material. It is recommended to use the same account on different smartphones; in this case, it will be much easier to find and install your favorite applications.
Installing the application on Android via Google Play is very simple. To do this, do the following:
Step 1. Go to Play Market. You will find the icon of this client on the desktop or, as a last resort, in the menu.
Step 2: You will be taken to the Google Play home page. You can try to find the application you are interested in using it, or use the search bar located at the very top.
Step 3. When you get to the program or game page, click on the green “Install” button. The download process will begin immediately, after which the installation will begin. If you are going to install the game, you may be offered to download it via Wi-Fi to save traffic. Whether you agree with this is up to you to decide.
That's all. Usually the icon of the installed application immediately appears on the desktop. If this does not happen, look for it in the menu. If the download does not start or some other problems arise, then read about why the Play Market may not work.
Cache selection
If you decide to download games to your phone from the Internet, then it is important to know what to do if there are no cache files. Let's imagine that you decided to install the entertaining toy “Rage os the Gamelion”. Initially, you must download the compressed game files with the .zip extension to your computer. Unzip them.
It is recommended to carry out this procedure via a computer. If you use a phone, you will have to install an additional application that will open a folder with a .zip extension
If you decide to unpack the archive on your phone, instructions:
- Open ES File Explorer and go to the Downloads folder you created earlier.
- Press your finger on the packaged APK and select “Extract to...”.
- Next, you need to select the location where the unzipped files will be located. Select Current Path.
- Complete the procedure by clicking on “Ok”.
The next step is to move the folder to another directory. Find “com.gamelion.rotg.free” and send it to the path – sdcard/Android/obb. For this:
- Press your finger on the presented catalog and select “Cut”.
- Send the selected object to the directory we need. Just go to it and click "Insert".
- Then navigate to that location and run /apk, which will start the installation.
APK Installation
Once you download the APK file, you need to transfer it from your computer to the folder we created earlier. Then, to install the game on your smartphone:
- You need to go to the installed ES Explorer application from your phone.
- Find the downloaded file and click on it.
- In the next window, select the installation option.
- When finished, click “Done.”
When the installation is complete, you will see a new desktop shortcut on your phone. This way you can easily install the necessary software. But, if there are no cache files, then the instructions become a little more complicated.
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Where to download games for feature phones
On the Internet you can find games to download for any smartphone model, even if it is obsolete. When visiting a gaming site, you need to indicate your phone model or screen size.
These entertainment resources are suitable for downloading the game to a feature phone:
- Namobilu.com/java-games – games in different genres: racing, shooting, war, shooters, strategy, logic and more. A huge selection of games for every taste. There are many popular ports to the Java platform like Slither.io. After selecting a specific game, you need to find the appropriate screen size and download the file;
- Jarjad.ru/view_game.php – a mobile portal with hundreds of games for a push-button phone. The category can be selected from the main menu. Then, based on the rating, determine the best one. The description contains many screenshots of the game that will help you understand whether it will be interesting to you;
- Ru.java-ware.net is an entertainment site with a large number of mobile games. There are dozens of categories in the side menu. Before searching for games, it is recommended to select your phone model in the menu so that the site itself determines what screen size it has. Each description of the game contains many comments from those who have already tried it. With their help you can understand whether you will like it.
These are just a few possible sites that will allow you to download games for your push-button smartphone for free. You can also find others that suit you through search engines.
