How to install apps from unknown sources in Android devices?

Android devices have a default security feature that does not allow users to install apps from outside the Play Store. Considering the fact that there are plenty of apps that are not available on play store you may want to disable this feature. Stay tuned to learn how to install apps from unknown sources in Android devices.

How to install Unknown Sources applications in Android 13?

1. Enter “settings”.
2. Go to “Apps”.
3. Tap on “Special app access”.
4. Scroll down to find “Install unknown apps”.
5. You can see the list of the apps that you can allow them to install some content on your device.
6. Tap on the app and toggle the “Allow from this source” switch.

How to Install apks from unknown sources in Android 10, 11 and 12?

1. Enter “Settings” on your device.
2. Go to “Apps”.
3. Tap on “Special app access”. If you cannot find it, go to “Advanced” first and then tap on “Special app access”.
4. Tap on “Install unknown apps”.
5. Choose the app you will use to install other apps (usually a browser or the Files app). 
6. Toggle the “Allow from this source” switch to enable the option.

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How to install applications from unknown sources in Android 9 and 8?

1. Go to “Settings”.
2. Go to “Apps & notifications”.
3. Tap on “Advanced”.
4. Choose “Special app access”.
5. Tap on “Install unknown apps”.
6. Select the app that you want to install from unknown sources.
7. Toggle the “Allow from this source” switch.

How to install Unknown Sources applications in Android 7 and below?

1. Open the App menu on your device and tap on the “Settings” to enter settings.
2. Scroll down to find “Security & fingerprint” or “Security”. 
3. Scroll down and tap “Unknown sources”.
4. A pop up warning message will appear. Tap on “OK”.
5. Exit Settings menu and install the APK. 

 🔴 Also read: How to disable google play protect

How to Install Apps from Unknown Sources on Samsung?

1. Go to “Settings”.
2. Tap on “Apps”.
3. Tap on the three dots icon on the top right corner.
4. Select “Special access” from the menu. 
5. Tap on the “Install unknown apps”. 
6. Toggle the switch next to the app you want to use to install the third-party apps.

In case this does not work on your samsung device follow the alternative steps below:

1. Go to “Settings”.
2. Tap on “Biometrics and security” or “Privacy”.
3. Tap on “Install unknown apps”.
4. Enable the toggle for the app. 

How to Install Apps from Unknown Sources on Xiaomi?

1. Launch Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Additional settings”.
3. Tap on “Privacy”.
4. Find “Unknown sources” and toggle on it to enable.