Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place ...

There are plenty of other ways to get apps from outside of Google Play. Here is how to install apps from APKs.

Sometimes, not every Android app will be available on the Google Play Store in your region, which means you'll need to install the APK file instead.

Installing an older version of an Android app will often mean you need to download the APK file from a third-party source.