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How to install APK and XAPK
Installing APK files:
APK (Android Package Kit) is a file format for Android application installers. Here's how to install APK files:
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Allow Installation from Unknown Sources:
- Go to the settings of your phone.
- Select "Security".
- Find and enable the option "Unknown sources" or "Installation from unknown sources".
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Download the APK file:
- Download the necessary APK file to your device.
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Open the File:
- Open the downloaded file by clicking on the download notification or through the file manager.
- Click "Install" and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Launch the Application:
- After the installation is complete, you can open the application directly or through a shortcut on the main screen.
Installing XAPK files:
XAPK is an unofficial package installer format for Android, which may include additional OBB data files. Installing XAPK is slightly different:
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Use a File Manager:
- Download a file manager that supports XAPK, for example, File Manager by Xiaomi or APKPure.
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Download the XAPK file:
- Download the necessary XAPK file to your device.
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Rename the File Extension:
- Using the file manager, rename the file extension from ".xapk" to ".zip".
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Unzip the File:
- Unzip the ZIP archive into a folder.
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Install the APK and Move the OBB:
- Inside the unzipped folder, find and install the APK file.
- Move the OBB data folder (usually named "com.name.of.app") to the /Android/obb/ directory on your device.
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Verify the Installation:
- After these steps, the application should be installed and ready to use.