How To Download Apps On A Computer

Developed by Google, the Android mobile operating system offers support for thousands of different open-source, third-party applications. Usually, the way to download apps onto your Android phone is by accessing the Android Market directly through your handset, but you can also install an app using your computer. The process is uncomplicated and only takes a few minutes.

You can explore folders on your computer to see some of the apps that are already installed on your computer. If you want to see all the.

Step 1

Connect your Android phone to your computer using the device's USB connector cable. Wait a moment while the device engages a link with your computer.

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Step 2

Open a new Explorer window and click the 'Removable Disk' menu item below 'My Computer.' This directory represents the contents of your Android device. Right-click the window, select 'Create' and click 'New Folder.' Click the folder and title it 'NewApps.'

Step 3

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Open a new Explorer window and navigate to the APK file you would like to install onto your Android phone. Click the file and drag it to the folder located in your Android (Removable Disk Drive) directory.

Step 4

Disconnect your Android phone from your computer. Activate your Android phone and access the directory folder, tap 'NewApps' and tap the new application file. Tap 'Install' to install the app to your phone.

References

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Travis Meyer is a co-editor at Poor Claudia and Pocket Notes. Also a front-end web developer, he specializes in server-side content management systems, web-based business solutions and graphic design.

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