APKM, XAPK, and APKS are all known extensions for non-regular APKs You should easily distinguish Split APKs from regular ones by looking at the extension name. Not all APKs come in a way accessible to Android Package InstallerĪPK Bundles or Split APKs are APKs that contain multiple merged APKs in one.Many apps come in bundles and, for them, you'll need an installer, like Split APKs Installer (which you can find on the Play Store).Also, APK aggregators like APK Mirror have installers that can be downloaded on the website (APK Mirror Installer is also available on the Store).Some of them are a no-go and we don't recommend installing them unless you are sure about their source. Table of contents: Use an app for bundles installation Don't update, do a clean installMake sure that you have enough storage spaceEnable the installation from Unknown Sources Make sure that the APK file isn't corrupted or incompleteWhy APK won't install on Android? First, make sure that your Android version supports the APK version you want to install.Devices get outdated after some time and Android versions they run, too.Also, remove the Play Store version of the app before installing an APK.Don't forget to check the storage space and permission to install apps from unknown sources.Īlso, some APKs come as bundles and you'll need a specific installer to sideload them.Learn more below. One error that's not common but plagues users is the App is not installed error that occurs when users try to sideload APK from external sources (not Play Store).This error is not common for the mere reason that regular users rarely install apps from third-party sources to start with (even though APKs from the right sources are perfectly safe).Nonetheless, those who do, seemingly can't install APK files on their Android devices.Today, we'll show you how to solve it with a few simple steps. Cant install APK files on Android Heres what to do

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