Many smartphones have the Android operating system, where initially there are a lot of icons behind which various applications are hidden. Before figuring out how to put an application on Android, let's figure out what an Android application means?

An Android application is a program with clear functionality, which is designed for normal operation on a smartphone, taking into account its capabilities. For example, such a program can be a game, the State Service application, the Sberbank application, the VKontakte application and numerous other Android applications.

On the other hand, an Android application is an "apk" file (from the English Android Package).

The apk file is executable or installer. It contains the application code and all the resources required to get the application up and running. After going through the apk file installation procedure, you can use the application.

In accordance with the fact that the Android application is

• either a regular application,
• or an application in the form of an apk file,

then you can put the application on Android in two ways:

1. like a regular application that is installed from the store, or
2. as an application that is launched via an installation apk file.

Applications: pre-installed and those that the user installs

Devices running on the Android operating system already contain a large number of applications. These applications are referred to by various names:

• pre-installed,
• factory,
• default apps
• etc.

Among the pre-installed software usually includes applications that provide anti-virus protection, device navigation, geolocation, communication, and much more. When the user gets comfortable with the functionality that has already been installed, he may need to add applications on his own, of his choice.

Users who have just started mastering Android often have a question: why are applications needed for Android, and even in such an amount? Can you do without them?

You do not need to install new applications, but already before installed applications switch off. Accordingly, in this case, the smartphone becomes a "morally obsolete" mobile device, which only allows you to make a call, send / receive SMS and see the time. Agree that such a "stripped-down" functionality of a smartphone is not enough for anyone.

In any case, as you master, there is a need to install any applications: VKontakte, Facebook, WhatsApp or others. As they say, appetite comes with eating. Android applications are easy to install, and if you don't like them, they can be easily removed. Below we will consider these actions in more detail using the example of the Android application for Yandex.Mail.

How to put an application on Android from stores: the first way

The word "store" does NOT mean that the Android application will be paid. The store can have both free and paid apps.

The easiest way to install apps is from Google. Play Market... In the Play Store, it is convenient to search for the applications you need and find out information about them. Installing applications from Play Store by clicking on the "Install" button.

Let's consider how to download Yandex.Mail for Android. The application is supported on smartphones and tablets based on Android 4.0.3 and higher. To download other apps, the steps are pretty much the same.

The Play Market application is preinstalled for Android. Find the Play Market icon among Android Applications and open it:

Rice. 1. You can find the Play Market in Android Applications

Having opened the Play Market store, you need to look for the Yandex.Mail application. To do this, you can:

1 in fig. 2 - enter "Yandex mail" into the search bar and
2 in Fig. 2 - the application will be found:

Rice. 2. Download Yandex Mail for Android from the Play Market

It is important to open the official Android applications, because, alas, there are many "fake" ones.

Open the Yandex.Mail application in Google play Market to download and install it:

Rice. 3. Install Yandex Mail on Android

Before installing the application on Android, for security purposes

Rice. 4. Accept permissions before downloading Yandex.Mail to Android

By clicking the "Accept" button for Yandex.Mail, the application will be downloaded to Android. And it will be possible to open mail or delete:

After the Yandex.Mail application is installed, in the future you can find the mail icon in Android Applications:

Rice. 6. Installed Yandex.Mail can be found in the Applications

Google Play Market is NOT the only store from where you can download Android apps.

• Yandex Store can be distinguished from domestic stores.
• The American Amazon AppStore is also widely known.

How to uninstall an Android app

It so happens that you have used an application for Android, but then for some reason it does not suit you and there is a desire to delete it. The preinstalled application can only be turned off, it cannot be uninstalled.

And those applications that the user installed himself can be easily removed. For example, let's look at how to remove the Yandex.Mail application.

Open the "Settings" Android:

Rice. 7. Android settings can be found in Applications

In the Settings, we find the "Device" tab and go to the Application Manager:

Rice. 8. Android Settings - Device - Application Manager

In the Application Manager, from the whole variety of applications, you need to find the Yandex.Mail application, which you will need to remove:

Rice. 9. Find Yandex.Mail in the Application Manager

Before deleting Yandex.Mail, it is advisable to:

1 in fig. 10 - Clear cache,
2 - Clear data, then
3 in Fig. 10 - Remove Yandex.Mail.

Rice. 10. We clear the cache, data and delete Yandex.Mail

Uninstalling the Yandex.Mail app means that such an app will not be on your smartphone. But this does not mean at all that it will be removed along with the application.

If you need to delete your Yandex.mail account, I wrote about how to do this on a computer.

If there is no “Delete” button for an application, or this button is not pressed, then such an application cannot be removed, because without it Android will not be able to function normally.

How to put an application on Android: the second way - apk file

Android applications can also be installed by direct clicking on the "apk" file, which was not received from the Play Store. Such a file can be delivered not immediately, but at a convenient time. In addition, such a file can be sent to a friend.

There is an Apkpure store where you can download an apk file for any Android application:

Please note that to install applications NOT from the Play Store, you will need to enable the "Unknown sources" option on Android in the device security settings.

• To do this, open the "Settings" Android (Fig. 7),
• in the Settings we find the "System" tab (2 in Fig. 11),
• and in the System, open "Security" (3 in Fig. 11):

The usual installation of applications on "Android" occurs through the familiar "Play Market", which can be accessed from the shortcut of the same name on the phone's desktop. Here you have to install applications on Android either via Wi-Fi or using mobile internet... However, how to play the game you like or download it if there is no Internet access through the gadget? This is one of the most popular questions. Users can install games and android applications directly to their Android phone through a computer. In this article we will look at several ways to install an application on Android from a computer.

We use Google Play

How to install applications on a gadget quickly and conveniently? Use the Google Play store from your computer. The web version of the store allows you to download for free for Android, and then automatically install any programs and games that are contained in the catalog. You can download games without touching your smartphone. However, to download Android games, the smartphone must have a Google account and. Only in this case this method will allow you to install the necessary software from your PC to Android. If you do not know how to install Android applications on a PC through the Play Store website, then follow the instructions below:

1. Turn on the browser on your computer or laptop, and then go to the official website of the Google store.
2. You will be prompted to enter your personal account data (login and password). Sign in to the account that is active on the phone. How do I enable my account? Go to the store on the gadget. Here also log in with the same username and password. The account will launch within a few seconds.
   
   
3. Before you can install and play Android games, you need to find them. You can write the name of the desired game in the search bar or go to the corresponding section.
   
   
4. How to download a game for Android? To install on the application page, click the "Install" button.
   
   
5. Before downloading, the system will prompt you to select the device on which the program is installed. The list contains all the gadgets that have ever been linked to your account. Select the one you want.
   
   
6. Wait for the app to download.

Once it's installed, you can use it. How to play and how to enable the downloaded software? The program will appear on the desktop of your mobile device. It will be enough to click on the shortcut. This is how the installed applications are launched. Now you know one of the ways how to install games on Android via PC.

Installing applications via a PC without an active internet connection on the smartphone

The above method is convenient. It allows you to install official applications. You do not have to worry about the downloaded program, as it is completely safe. But how to install the game on a mobile phone and how to play it if the smartphone does not have the ability to log into the account or? There is an exit! You can first download the Android application to your computer, and then copy or transfer files from your computer to your mobile gadget. So users will be able to download and play android games even without registering with Google. Here you will also learn how to install programs on Android devices.

You must first make permission to install applications from third-party sources. Initially, programs are installed into the system that have a signed certificate of authenticity. If you do not activate the above permission, the programs will simply not be installed. How to turn on this function? Just follow the steps of this instruction:

Now third party applications can be launched. Don't know how to download for Android required programs? Take advantage of google search or any other search engine. It is enough to drive in the name of the game. You will be given many sites where you can download it. Be careful as the installer for Android is in apk format. Once the necessary applications are located on your computer, you can copy games from your PC. The following instructions will demonstrate how to transfer downloaded files to your phone:

Now you know how to download games to a device running "Android" through a computer. However, downloading the necessary file to your phone is only half the way. After all, it remains to be seen how to install an android application on a phone. Installation of programs on "Android" is carried out through a standard interface.

Android applications can diversify the functionality of the gadget, optimize its operation, and also be used as entertainment. True, the list of applications installed by default on the device is small, so you will have to download and install new ones yourself.

There are several ways to install the APK file on Android. They do not require special knowledge and skills from the user, however, in some you need to be careful not to accidentally inject a virus onto your device.

Method 1: APK file

The installation files for Android have APK extension and are installed by analogy with executable EXE files on computers running Windows. You can download the APK of an application from any browser for your phone, or transfer it from your computer in any convenient way, for example, via a USB connection.

Download the file

Let's take a look at how to download the APK file of an application using a standard device browser:

System Setup

In order to avoid problems with blocking application installation through a file from a third-party source, it is recommended to check the security settings and, if necessary, set acceptable values:

Installing the app

After that, as on your device or SD card connected to it, it will appear desired file, you can start the installation:

Method 2: Computer

Installing applications from third-party sources via a computer can be more convenient than standard options. To successfully complete the installation procedure on a smartphone / tablet in this way, you need to enter the same google account on the device and on the computer. If the installation is from third-party sources, then you will have to connect the device to the computer via USB.

Method 3: Play Market

This method is the most common, simple and safe. Play Market is a specialized app store (and not only) from official developers... Most of the programs presented here are free, but some may contain ads.

The instructions for installing applications in this way are as follows:

As you can see, in installing applications on devices running operating system Android, no big deal. You can use any suitable method, but keep in mind that some of them are not very secure.

How to install an application on Android is one of the first questions that arises after the first acquaintance and a short use of a smartphone based on Android OS. It would seem that everything should be simple, but some users find it difficult to immediately navigate and figure out how to install new applications. But don't worry, it's really very simple.

We will tell you about the simplest and quick ways installing applications on Android .

Attention! On March 7, 2012, Google merged its online stores into one - Google Play. The process of installing applications has not changed from this, but Android Market is now called Gogle Play.

Installing Apps Using Android Market

The easiest way to find and install the applications you need is using a special online application for smartphones based on Android OS called "Android Market". You can easily find it on your phone by the icon you see just below.
Further:

• launching Android Market
• find desired application using sections or through search

• if necessary, get acquainted with the description of the application, screenshots, reviews
• click "Install" ("Download")
• on next page you can see the permissions that this application requires
• click "Accept and download"

• the application will start downloading, after which it will be automatically installed.

Installing applications using the web version of Android Market

Installing applications on Android from a memory card (or how to install apk on Android)

In this case, you need the AppsInstaller application, which can be found on the Android Market. Download or copy application files to the memory card * .apk, run Apps Installer. The application scans the memory card for * .apk files and lists the application available for installation. Choose the application you need, a few more seconds to install and you're done!

Installing the application using the file manager

To do this, you need a file manager for Android - ES File Explorer(ES Explorer) ASTRO File Manager, Glance, Explorer, X-plore, etc. Just as in the previous case, download or copy *. apk app for Android to a memory card, then launch the file manager, find the copied file and launch it - the installation begins.

One important point! >>> If you are installing the application not through the Android Market, then first you need to check the box Settings> Applications> Unknown sources (allow installation of applications not received from the market)

We hope you now understand how to install the application on Android.

If you still have questions about installing applications, you can ask them at.

Owners of Android devices who cannot connect to wireless network Wi-Fi networks are very often asked about from a computer that has access to the Internet. This is done quite simply. Let's consider a few basic options.

How to install applications on Android from a computer: basic options

Of course, the most in a simple way installing the application or game you like on your mobile device is direct access from the gadget to the Google Play service or the Internet resource with the program, if it is not in the official storage. But there are situations when there is no wireless network at home. In this case, only a directly connected computer can be used.

This is where the problem arises: how from a computer (Google Play is unavailable due to the lack of connection on a mobile device)? There is an exit. The simplest methods for installing applications are the following:

• Using access to Google Play through any web browser.
• Installing downloaded applications as APK files.
• Installation using control computer utilities.

How to install applications on Android from a computer via Google Play?

The first and most simple method is to use the most common internet browser. We assume that the mobile device is already connected. If there is no USB cable connection, you can connect it in the next steps.

So, first, in the browser, go to official page Google service Play. It looks exactly the same as on a smartphone, except that the size is larger. First you need to log in by entering your registered address in the appropriate fields Email Gmail (login) and password. Next, we find the desired application or game. To do this, you can use search bar or select a program by popularity rating, category, installation type (paid, free), etc.

After that, you should connect the device to the computer and go through the identification directly, if Account not activated by default. When it is synchronized on a computer and a mobile device, the compatibility of the downloaded software with the Android device will be determined automatically.

Now all that remains is to click on the button to start the installation. After that, the service will offer to select a device on which the selected application is supposed to be installed. There may be several of them in the list. Perhaps the user has both a tablet and a smartphone. All devices to which the account was previously linked will be grayed out. We select the connected device, press the install button and wait for the end of the process.

Installing applications downloaded from unofficial resources

Now consider the question of whether from a computer that were downloaded from third-party Internet resources. But here you need to perform a few preliminary steps.

First, on the device, you need to go to the settings and select the security section. In it, you should tick the box next to the permission to install from unknown sources. Otherwise, the system will not allow you to install the program from the standard APK file. Download the required file to your computer. After that, we copy it to the removable media of the mobile device (SD card). Further installation is performed directly from the device. This applies to cases when in computer system there is not a single program for controlling a smartphone or tablet.

Installing Cached Applications

Now let's see if HTC devices or devices from other manufacturers (there is no difference) for which a prerequisite is the creation of mobile gadget the cache folder and copying the necessary content into it (as a rule, the installer and the cache are downloaded separately during download). The installation principle is the same as in the previous case. The installation APK file is copied to the device, and then the main program files are installed.

After that, using any file manager, the same standard Windows Explorer or the corresponding program on mobile device, you need to create an obb folder in the data directory of the Android directory. Although usually the cache data downloaded from the Internet, after unpacking the archive, is located in such a folder. All that remains is to copy it to the desired location. If the obb folder already exists on the device, only the contents of the original downloaded directory are copied into it.

Note: do not confuse sdcard directory with SD card! In the Android system, the sdcard is the internal storage. The full path to the cache folder is sdcard / Android / data / obb /. Sometimes it can be sdcard / Android / obb / or other variations. A striking example is the installation mobile version popular music sequencer FL Studio. However, in addition to copying the cache, you still have to work hard here, since you will need to create a tool folder. But for most programs, such actions are not required.

Using control programs

Finally, one of the universal solutions to the problem of how to install applications on Android from a computer is to use special programs management of mobile devices. Which one will be chosen is not so important. General Principle installation consists in the fact that a connection must be established between the computer and the mobile device (USB-cable, Bluetooth or Wi-fi). Let's consider the simplest option of how to install applications on Android from a computer via a USB connection using applications like Mobogenie or highly specialized programs like Sony PC Companion and the like.

There are several options here. For example, you can specify the installation from a file saved on your computer, as is the case with Sony PC Companion. Or you can select an application directly from the program (Mobogenie) in a special section. Or even with its help, go to the same practically does not differ from the above methods, which in this case are simply combined into one whole.

But the advantage of apps like Mobogenie is that they can emulate Android work v Windows environment or any other OS. In other words, a game or program installed on a mobile device can be launched through a control application directly on a computer or laptop.

Conclusion

As you can see from the above, the problem of how to install applications on Android from a computer is solved quite simply. What to give preference to? Installation via browser from official service seems to be the most straightforward, but authorization is required here. Copying the installation file to the device looks more attractive in this respect, but it requires setting permissions and preliminary check distribution kit for viruses. Many people will also like the use of control utilities, but they also need to be installed on a PC first. So the question of preferences and the choice of the type of installation remains with the user.