Android最棒的地方在于，它提供了大量令人兴奋的应用程序供您选择。仅Play 商店^{(Play Store)}就有数以百万计的应用程序可用。无论您愿意在Android智能手机上完成什么任务，Play 商店^{(Play Store)}都会为您提供至少十个不同的应用程序。所有这些应用程序都在使Android^(Android)成为最可定制的操作系统的头衔方面发挥了重要作用。它是安装在您设备上的一组应用程序，可让您的Android用户体验与众不同，并以一种独特的方式。

然而，故事并没有到此结束。尽管Play 商店^{(Play Store)}有无数可以下载的应用程序，但并不是全部。有数以千计的应用程序在Play 商店^{(Play Store)}中没有正式提供，原因有很多（我们稍后会讨论）。此外^{(Additionally)}，某些应用程序在某些国家/地区受到限制或禁止。值得庆幸的是，Android允许您从^(Android)Play Store以外的来源安装应用程序。这种方法称为侧载，唯一的要求是应用程序的APK文件。APK文件可以被认为是^(APK)Android的设置或离线安装程序应用。在本文中，我们将讨论侧载应用程序的优缺点，并教您如何操作。

如何在Android^{(Sideload Apps)}手机上侧载应用程序^{(Android Phone)}

在我们讨论如何在Android手机上侧载应用程序之前，让我们首先了解什么是侧载以及与侧载相关的一些风险。

什么是侧载？^{(What is Sideloading?)}

如前所述，sideloading 是指在Play Store之外安装应用程序的行为。正式而言，您应该从Play 商店^{(Play Store)}下载并安装所有应用程序，但是当您选择从其他来源安装应用程序时，它被称为旁加载。由于 Android 的开放性，您可以自由地安装来自其他来源的应用程序，例如不同的应用程序商店（例如 F-Droid）或使用APK文件。

您可以找到几乎所有为Android开发的应用程序的^(Android)APK 文件^{(APK files)}。下载后，即使您没有连接到互联网，这些文件也可用于安装应用程序。您还可以通过蓝牙^(Bluetooth)或Wi-Fi Direct技术与任何人和所有人共享APK文件。^(APK)这是在您的设备上安装应用程序的一种简单方便的方法。

侧载需要什么？^{(What is the need for Sideloading?)}

您一定想知道为什么有人想从Play Store以外的任何地方安装应用程序。嗯^(Well)，简单的答案是更多的选择。从表面上看，Play Store似乎拥有一切，但实际上，这远非事实。有许多您在Play 商店^{(Play Store)}中找不到的应用程序。由于地理限制或法律复杂性，某些应​​用程序未在Play 商店^{(Play Store)}中正式提供。此类应用程序的一个理想示例是Show Box。此应用程序可让您免费播放所有喜爱的电影和节目。但是，由于它使用洪流，这个应用程序在大多数国家是不合法的。

然后是模组。任何在手机上玩游戏的人都知道模组的重要性。它使游戏更加有趣和有趣。添加^(Adding)其他功能、功能和资源可改善整体体验。但是，您永远不会在Play 商店^{(Play Store)}中找到任何带有模组的游戏。除此之外^(Apart)，您还可以找到付费应用程序的免费APK文件。从Play 商店^{(Play Store)}下载时需要付费的应用^(Apps)和游戏，如果您愿意旁加载它们，则可以免费获得。

侧载有哪些风险？^{(What are the risks associated with Sideloading?)}

如前所述，侧载应用程序意味着从未知来源安装它。现在Android默认情况下不允许安装来自未知来源的应用程序。尽管可以启用此设置并且您有权自己做出决定，但让我们了解为什么Android禁止侧载。

主要原因是出于安全考虑。互联网上提供的大多数APK文件都未经验证。^(APK)其中一些很可能是出于恶意目的而创建和发布的。这些文件可能是木马、病毒、勒索软件，伪装成利润丰厚的应用程序或游戏。因此，从互联网下载和安装 APK 文件时需要非常小心。^{(These files could be a trojan, a virus, ransomware, in the disguise of a lucrative app or game. Therefore, one needs to be very careful while downloading and installing APK files from the internet.)}

就Play 商店^{(Play Store)}而言，存在多种安全协议和背景检查，可确保应用安全且值得信赖。谷歌^(Google)进行了密集的测试，每个应用都需要通过严格的质量和安全标准才能在Play Store上正式发布。当您选择从任何其他来源安装应用程序时，您实际上是在跳过所有这些安全检查。如果APK^(APK)暗中载有病毒，这可能会对您的设备产生不利影响。因此，您需要确保您下载的APK文件来自受信任且经过验证的来源。我们建议，如果您希望在设备上旁加载应用程序，请始终下载APK来自APKMirror^(APKMirror)等值得信赖的网站的文件。

如何在 Android 8.0 或更高版本上侧载应用程序？^{(How to Sideload Apps on Android 8.0 or higher?)}

旁加载应用程序需要您在设备上启用“未知来源”^{(Unknown Sources)}设置。这允许从Play Store^{(Play Store)}以外的来源安装应用程序。以前，只有一个统一的未知来源^{(Unknown Sources)}设置允许您安装来自所有未知来源的应用程序。但是，在Android 8.0中，他们删除了此设置，现在您需要为每个来源单独启用未知来源设置。^(Unknown)例如，如果您从APKMirror下载^(APKMirror)APK文件，则需要为您的浏览器启用Unknown Sources设置。^{(Unknown Sources)}请按照以下步骤启用未知^(Unknown)浏览器的来源设置：

1、为了便于理解，我们以谷歌浏览器^{(Google Chrome)}为例。

2.首先，打开手机上的设置。^(Settings)

3. 现在点击应用程序^(Apps)选项。

4.滚动^(Scroll)浏览应用程序列表并打开Google Chrome。

5. 现在在高级^(Advanced)设置下，您将找到未知来源^{( Unknown Sources)}选项。点击它。

6. 在这里，只需打开开关，即可安装^{(toggle the switch on to enable the installation of apps downloaded)}使用 Chrome 浏览器下载的应用程序。

一旦您启用了Chrome或您正在使用的任何其他浏览器的未知来源^{(Unknown Sources)}设置，请单击此处^(here)，转到APK Mirror 的网站。在这里，搜索您要下载和安装的应用程序。您会发现同一应用程序的许多APK文件根据其发布日期排列。选择可用的最新版本。您还可以找到应用程序的测试版，但我们建议您避免使用它们，因为它们通常不稳定。APK文件下载完成后，您只需点击它，然后按照屏幕上的说明完成安装过程。

如何在 Android 7.0 或更早版本上侧载应用程序？^{(How to Sideload Apps on Android 7.0 or earlier?)}

如前所述，由于统一的未知^(Unknown)来源^(Sources)设置，在Android 7.0或更早版本中旁加载应用程序相对容易。请按照以下步骤启用此设置：

1. 您需要做的第一件事是在您的设备上打开设置。^{( Settings)}
2. 现在点击安全^(Security)设置。
3. 在这里，向下滚动，您将找到未知来源设置。^{(Unknown Sources setting.)}
4. 现在只需打开^{(toggle ON)}它旁边的开关。

就是这样，您的设备现在可以侧载应用程序了。下一步是在您的设备上下载APK文件。这个过程是相同的，在上一节中已经讨论过。

在您的 Android 设备上旁加载应用程序的其他方法^{(Other Methods to Sideload Apps on your Android device)}

上述方法需要您从APKMirror等网站下载^(APKMirror)APK文件。但是，您可以选择其他几种方法，而不是直接从 Internet 下载应用程序。

1.通过USB传输安装APK文件^{(1. Install APK files via USB transfer)}

如果您不希望将APK文件直接下载到您的Android设备，那么您可以选择通过USB数据线从您的计算机传输它们。这也将允许您一次传输多个APK文件。

1. 只需将您需要的所有APK文件下载到您的计算机上，然后通过USB数据线将您的手机连接到计算机。

2. 之后，将所有 APK 文件传输到设备的存储中。^{( transfer all the APK files to the device’s storage.)}

3. 现在，您需要做的就是打开设备上的文件管理^{(File Manager)}器，找到APK文件，然后点击^(tap)它们开始安装过程。^{(begin the installation process.)}

2.从云存储安装APK文件^{(2. Install APK files from Cloud Storage)}

如果您无法通过USB数据线传输文件，那么您可以使用云存储应用程序来完成这项工作。

1. 只需^(Simply)将您计算机上的所有APK文件传输到您的云存储驱动器。
2. 建议您创建一个单独的文件夹以将所有 APK 文件存储在一个位置^{(store all your APK files in one place)}。这使得更容易找到它们。
3. 上传完成后，打开手机上的云^(Cloud)存储应用程序，然后转到包含所有 APK 文件的文件夹。^{(go to the folder containing all the APK files.)}
4. 请注意，您需要先为您的云存储应用程序启用未知来源设置^{(Unknown sources setting)}，然后才能从保存在云中的APK文件安装应用程序。^(APK)
5. 获得许可后，您只需点击 APK 文件^{(tap on the APK files)}即可开始安装。^{( installation will begin.)}

3.在ADB的帮助下安装APK文件^{(3. Install APK files with the help of ADB)}

ADB代表Android 调试桥^{(Android Debug Bridge)}。它是一个命令行工具，是Android SDK（软件开发工具包^{(Software Development Kit)}）的一部分。它允许您使用 PC 控制您的Android智能手机，前提是您的设备通过USB电缆连接到计算机。您可以使用它来安装或卸载应用程序、传输文件、获取有关网络或 Wi-Fi 连接的信息、检查电池状态、截取屏幕截图或屏幕录制等等。要使用ADB，您需要从开发人员^(Developer)选项中启用设备上的USB调试。有关如何设置ADB的详细教程^(ADB)，您可以参考我们的文章“如何使用 ADB 命令安装 APK^{(How to Install APK using ADB commands)} ”。在本节中，我们将简要概述该过程中的重要步骤：

1. 成功设置 ADB 并将您的设备连接到计算机后，您就可以开始安装过程了。^(ADB)
2. 确保您已经在计算机上下载了 APK 文件^{( downloaded the APK file)}并将其放在包含SDK平台工具的同一文件夹中。这样可以省去再次输入整个路径名的麻烦。
3. 接下来，打开命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)}窗口或PowerShell窗口并输入以下命令：“ adb install <app name.apk> ”，其中应用程序名称是APK文件的名称。
4. 安装完成后，您将能够在屏幕上看到消息“成功”。^(Success)

受到推崇的：^{(Recommended:)}

• 如何在 Android 上恢复已删除的通知^{(How to Recover Deleted Notifications on Android)}
• 在后台播放 YouTube 的 6 种方法^{(6 Ways to Play YouTube in the background)}
• 如何更快地为您的 Android 手机电池充电^{(How to Charge your Android Phone Battery Faster)}

我们希望这些信息对您有用，并且您能够在 Android 手机上旁加载应用程序^{(sideload apps on your Android phone)}。默认情况下禁用未知^(Unknown)来源设置，因为Android不希望您冒险信任任何第三方来源。如前所述，在不安全和可疑的网站上安装应用程序可能会产生严重后果。因此^(Therefore)，在将其安装到您的设备之前，请确定应用程序的性质。此外，完成侧载应用程序后，请确保禁用未知^(Unknown)来源设置。这样做可以防止恶意软件自动安装在您的设备上。

How to Sideload Apps on Android Phone (2022)

The best thing about Android is thаt it spoils you with tons of exciting apps tо choosе from. There are millions of apps available on the Рlay Store alone. No matter what task you are willing to accomplish on your Android smartphone, Play Store will have at least ten different apps for you. All these apps play a major role in getting Android the title of the most customizable operating system. It is thе set of apps installed оn your device thаt makes your Android υser experience different from others and in a way υnique.

However, the story doesn’t end here. Although Play Store has countless apps that you can download, it does not have all of them. There are thousands of apps that aren’t officially available on Play Store for numerous reasons (we will discuss this later). Additionally, some apps are restricted or banned in certain countries. Thankfully, Android allows you to install apps from sources other than the Play Store. This method is known as sideloading and the only requirement is the APK file for the app. The APK file can be considered to be set up or an offline installer for Android apps. In this article, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of sideloading an app and also teach you how to do it.

How to Sideload Apps on Android Phone

Before we discuss how to sideload apps on your Android phone, let’s first understand what is sideloading and what are some of the risks associated with sideloading.

What is Sideloading?

As mentioned earlier, sideloading refers to the act of installing an app outside of the Play Store. Officially, you are supposed to download and install all your apps from the Play Store but when you choose to install apps from alternate sources it is known as sideloading. Owing to Android’s open nature, you are free to install apps from other sources like a different app store (e.g. F-Droid) or by using an APK file.

You can find APK files for almost every app developed for Android. Once downloaded, these files can be used to install an app even if you are not connected to the internet. You can also share APK files with anyone and everyone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct technology. It is an easy and convenient method to install apps on your device.

What is the need for Sideloading?

You must be wondering why would anyone want to install apps from anywhere else apart from Play Store. Well, the simple answer is more choices. On the surface, Play Store seems to have it all but in reality, this is far from the truth. There are numerous apps that you will never find on the Play Store. Either due to geographical restrictions or legal complications, some apps aren’t officially available on the Play Store. An ideal example of such an app is Show Box. This app allows you to stream all your favourite movies and shows for free. However, since it uses torrent this app isn’t legally available in most countries.

Then there are mods. Anyone who plays games on their mobile knows the importance of mods. It makes the game more interesting and fun. Adding additional features, powers and resources improve the overall experience. However, you will never find any games with mods available on the Play Store. Apart from that, you can also find free APK files for paid apps. Apps and games that require you to pay while downloading from the Play Store, can be acquired for free if you are willing to sideload them.

What are the risks associated with Sideloading?

As mentioned earlier, sideloading an app means installing it from an unknown source. Now Android by default does not allow app installations from an unknown source. Although, this setting can be enabled and you have the authority to make the decision yourself, let us understand why Android forbids sideloading.

The primary reason is for security concerns. Most of the APK files available on the internet aren’t verified. It is quite possible that some of these were created and released for malicious purposes. These files could be a trojan, a virus, ransomware, in the disguise of a lucrative app or game. Therefore, one needs to be very careful while downloading and installing APK files from the internet.

In the case of the Play Store, there exist several security protocols and background checks that make sure the app is safe and trustworthy. Google performs intensive tests and every app needs to pass strict quality and security standards before being officially released on Play Store. When you choose to install an app from any other source, you are essentially skipping all these security checks. This might have a detrimental effect on your device if the APK is secretly laden with a virus. Therefore, you need to make sure that the APK file that you are downloading is from a trusted and verified source. We would suggest that if you wish to sideload an app on your device, always download the APK file from trustworthy sites like APKMirror.

How to Sideload Apps on Android 8.0 or higher?

Sideloading an app requires you to enable the Unknown Sources setting on your device. This allows apps to be installed from sources other than the Play Store. Previously, there was just one consolidated Unknown Sources setting that allowed you to install apps from all unknown sources. However, with Android 8.0, they removed this setting and now you need to enable the Unknown sources setting for every source individually. For example, if you are downloading an APK file from APKMirror then you need to enable the Unknown Sources setting for your browser. Follow the steps given below to enable the Unknown sources setting for your browser:

1. We are going to use Google Chrome as an example for the sake of ease of understanding.

2. Firstly, open Settings on your phone.

3. Now tap on the Apps option.

4. Scroll through the list of apps and open Google Chrome.

5. Now under Advanced settings, you will find the Unknown Sources option. Tap on it.

6. Here, simply toggle the switch on to enable the installation of apps downloaded using the Chrome browser.

Once you have enabled the Unknown Sources setting for Chrome or any other browser that you are using click here, to go to APKMirror’s website. Here, search for the app that you wish to download and install. You will find many APK files for the same app arranged according to their date of release. Select the latest version that is available. You can also find beta versions of apps but we will advise you to avoid them as they are usually not stable. Once the APK file has been up downloaded, you can simply tap on it and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

How to Sideload Apps on Android 7.0 or earlier?

As mentioned earlier, it is comparatively easier to sideload an app in Android 7.0 or earlier, owing to a consolidated Unknown Sources setting. Follow the steps given below to enable this setting:

1. The first thing that you need to do is open Settings on your device.
2. Now tap on the Security setting.
3. Here, scroll down and you will find the Unknown Sources setting.
4. Now simply toggle ON the switch next to it.

That’s it, your device will now be capable of sideloading apps. The next step would be to download the APK file on your device. This process is the same and has been discussed in the previous section.

Other Methods to Sideload Apps on your Android device

The above-mentioned methods require you to download the APK file from websites like APKMirror. However, there are a couple of other methods that you can opt for instead of directly downloading apps from the internet.

1. Install APK files via USB transfer

If you do not wish to download APK files directly to your Android device, then you can choose to transfer them via a USB cable from your computer. This is will also allow you to transfer multiple APK files at once.

1. Simply download all the APK files that you need on your computer and then connect your phone to the computer via a USB cable.

2. After that, transfer all the APK files to the device’s storage.

3.  Now, all that you need to do is open File Manager on your device, locate the APK files, and tap on them to begin the installation process.

2. Install APK files from Cloud Storage

If you cannot transfer files via a USB cable then you can use a cloud storage app to do the job.

1. Simply transfer all the APK files on your computer to your cloud storage drive.
2. It would be advisable that you create a separate folder to store all your APK files in one place. This makes it easier to locate them.
3. Once the upload is complete, open the Cloud storage app on your mobile and go to the folder containing all the APK files.
4. Take note that you need to enable the Unknown sources setting for your cloud storage app before you can install apps from the APK files saved on the cloud.
5. Once the permission has been given, you can simply tap on the APK files and the installation will begin.

3. Install APK files with the help of ADB

ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge. It is a command-line tool that is a part of the Android SDK (Software Development Kit). It allows you to control your Android smartphone using a PC provided that your device is connected to the computer via a USB cable. You can use it to install or uninstall apps, transfer files, get information about network or Wi-Fi connection, check battery status, take screenshots or screen recording and so much more. To use ADB you need to enable USB debugging on your device from the Developer options. For a detailed tutorial on how to set up ADB, you can refer to our article “How to Install APK using ADB commands”. In this section, we will just give a brief overview of the important steps in the process:

1. Once ADB has been successfully set up and your device is connected to the computer, you can begin with the installation process.
2. Make sure that you have already downloaded the APK file on your computer and placed it in the same folder containing the SDK platform tools. This saves you the trouble of typing the entire path name again.
3. Next, open the Command Prompt window or PowerShell window and type in the following command: “adb install <app name.apk>” where the app name is the name of the APK file.
4. Once the installation is complete, you will be able to see the message “Success” displayed on your screen.

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We hope that you find this information useful and you were able to sideload apps on your Android phone. The Unknown source setting is disabled by default because Android does not want you to take the risk of trusting any third-party source. As explained earlier, installing apps on unsafe and dubious sites could have severe consequences. Therefore, be certain of the nature of the app before installing it on your device. Also, once you are done with sideloading an app, make sure to disable the Unknown sources setting. Doing so will prevent malicious software from automatically getting installed on your device.

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