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Apps not on Play Store – so how do you install them?
The process by which you can install apps on an Android device without the Google Play Store is called sideloading. App developers use the process of sideloading to build and test their apps before publishing them on the Play Store. However, end-users like us can also use sideloading to install APK files directly, without the Play Store facilitating it.- Enable Developers options menu by heading over to Settings – About phone – Build number and tap on it 7 times. You should see the message “You are now a developer!” pop up on the screen.
- Head back to the Settings menu again, where you’ll be able to see the Developer options screen. Open it and scroll down to find the “Unknown Sources” tab.
- Press the toggle switch next to Unknown Sources and confirm your action by pressing the “OK” button.
10 awesome apps not on Play Store
Now that you have the Unknown sources enabled from the Settings, you’re all set to get started. Since the default format for all Android apps is APK, you will have no trouble installing all the unofficial apps, not on Play Store.We’ve made extra sure that these third-party apps not on Play Store are bug-free and worth the trouble. Make sure that you use the links we’ve provided to download the APK files for speedy and virus-protected downloads.1. F-Droid
You can consider F-Droid as an open-source version of the Google Play Store where there’s no hierarchy of apps. Possibly the largest repository of apps not on Play Store that you can find, F-Droid is the motherlode of APKs. What makes F-Droid different is the fact that it comes without advertising and does not track user data.2. Humble Bundle
Platform gamers who are smart with their money already know how awesome the Humble Bundle service can be. For the unaware, Humble Bundle gives you the ability to pay and get a bunch of apps and games together. This Android/PC service allows you to take control of your wallet by paying not a cent extra.3. Transdroid
Whether you’re a good guy who only uses legal torrents or a member of the pirate ship, we’re not judging. However, you’ll soon realize that most torrent clients for Android lack the depth that the PC torrent clients have. Transdroid is among the apps not on Play Store that you can find but allows you to control remotely.4. Tasker (free trial)
We’ve covered automation in the past and as the IoT era picks up, the need for apps like Tasker is always increasing. While Tasker is definitely not among the apps not on Play Store, it is offered at a premium price. With no obvious way to get a trial subscription, you might end up spending money on an app you don’t like, or never trying out Tasker.5. Popcorn Time
The ability to stream thousands of movies and TV shows has changed the entertainment industry, especially for us freeloaders. Popcorn Time is one such streaming service that offers all the latest content for free. While the legality of it all is questionable, the service does work flawlessly right from the start.6. Videoder
Your best source of online entertainment is made better with the Videoder app, putting YouTube on steroids. What makes Videoder one of the best apps not on Play Store is its ability to find your favorite clips and turn them into downloadable audios and videos. But the app is not limited to YouTube – you get the support for Facebook, Hotstar, Voot, Instagram, and dozens of others.7. PS4 Remote Play
The Sony Xperia series has its own upsides, one of which is the ability to remotely play PlayStation games. The PS4 Remote Play app is available in the Google Play Store but just for the Xperia devices, so what about the other users? Thanks to XDA user Twisted89, the PS4 Remote Play is available for porting on all Android devices on Android 4.2+.8. PokerStars
While not the ideal way to spend your money, millions of people enjoy online poker with real cash. Since Google has a strict policy against gambling apps, PokerStars is among the apps not on Play Store right now. Although you can download the iOS version of the app right from the App Store, the Android version of PokerStars is only available as APK.Giving you the thrill and excitement of the real deal with PokerStars Championship and Festivals, you can track everything on the go. From playing ring games, Sit & Go’s and tournaments built for your skill level, PokerStars comes with features like quick seating, live chat, multi-tabling and more to give you the complete experience.9. ViPER4Android
For all the audiophiles out there, finding a good equalizer app for Android that actually works can be baffling. However, ViPER4Android has risen as an option that helps you tweak not just the software, but the physical hardware of your device for better sound quality.10. MiXplorer
There no limit to the number of file managers on the Play Store, but MiXplorer stands out like a jewel. Built to outperform all the others, MiXplorer can manage your local storage, FTP server, LAN, and even cloud accounts. All managed through a customizable and elegant file manager, you get features like tabbed browsing and dual panels with easy drag-and-drop functionality.Similar / posts
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Updated on December 28th, 2020