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Many users do not want to turn to the Play Store when installing apps on their Android phones or tablets. There are many different shops, where you can access APK applications. One of the most popular among users and professionals is APKMirror, which you may have heard about from time to time. This store is one of the best options.

Next we show you how to download apps on Android using APKMirror, because there are several ways to do it all the time. In addition, we give you reasons why this store is a great way to consider when downloading apps.

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Why is APKMirror a good option?

Over time we have been able to see how APKMirror has always been available and is one of the most popular stores when it comes to downloading apps in APK format. On more than one occasion we have talked about applications that can be downloaded from this store. Reasons why it is a good way to consider:

• It's safe: The most important thing for users is safety when downloading apps. Only certified developers can submit their applications to this store. If it is not possible to verify or confirm the developer's signature, the app will not be published in the store, thus avoiding downloading malware or false applications. In addition, we also have tools to detect whether the APK is false or viral.
• No apps are signed in: APKMirror apps are reliable, never overwritten, or illegal versions of known apps. There are some optimized versions of known applications, but in this case they are supported because they offer a better user experience, without affecting the application.
• Large number of applications: The store has a large selection of applications available, so we can find exactly what we want. In addition, there is a lot of support for independent developers, who have open source applications, that put in useful applications.
• Easy to use: It is very easy to be able to download the app from APKMirror, because its website is easy to use and thus any user on Android will be able to download their favorite application or apps.

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How to download apps from APKMirror

If you are using APKMirror on our Android phone we can use your website in the browser, to get the applications we want. To make this installation process easier, they have an application that works as an installer, so when we download an APK from their website and open it, we can use this program to simplify the installation process.

For many it is somehow comfortable, or even optional, because we can continue to install these programs without this app. If you want to use this installer, can be downloaded from the Play Store direct, available for free at this link:

Download apps

The process itself does not reveal too many surprises, because what we will need to do is install the web and search for the required application, so you can continue downloading and installing it. At APKMirror we have both APK and standard apps, we tell you the difference in your day, so you can get everything. Steps to follow are:

1. Install APKMirror from your mobile browser, at this link.
2. Search the app you want to download, using the search engine on the web.
3. Select the version you want to have for the app (usually sorted from new to old).
4. Press to download within this version.
5. Expect app APK files to download.
6. Open / Launch this APK.
7. Wait for installation to complete.
8. Open the app when the process is complete.

These steps will be the same for each application that we download on this website. The process is easy and safe at all times. When downloading apps, depending on their size, WiFi might be easier activated instead of mobile data, otherwise we will use more cellular data.

A feature to be familiar with when using APKMirror a large number of advertisements. It's a great source of revenue for a store like this, so it's something to try to understand, or it can be a little annoying and confusing at times when downloading other apps. And in its installation there are many ads, many would prefer not to install it and use it to package your phone, ad-free and thus avoid interruptions when installing programs.

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Activate the unknown source option

If it is the first time that Download the APK appYou may run into problems with that process. This is because on Android, by default, the option to install apps from unknown sources is automatically disabled. Before installing any APK app, you may want to check whether this option is activated or not, so you can start this process later. The steps to evaluate are:

1. Open settings.
2. Enter security.
3. Go to additional settings.
4. Go to section Install apps from external sources (the name may vary depending on your customization layer and Android version).
5. Allows to download applications from unknown sources.
6. Exit settings.

In the most recent versions of Android, such as in capture mode, you can grant such permission to individual applications. So you can choose which applications can install applications from external sources. If you installed another app or APKMirror installer, then these apps should be licensed.