How Do I Allow Unknown Apps on Android?
Contents What Is Install Unknown Apps? the Android Kind of Unknown Sources. It’s a Scary Label for a Simple Thing: a Source for Apps You Want to Install That...
What is install unknown apps?
The Android kind of unknown sources. It’s a scary label for a simple thing: a source for apps you want to install that is not trusted by Google or the company that made your phone. Unknown = not vetted directly by Google. When we see the word “trusted” used this way, it means a little more than it usually would.
How do I allow 3rd party apps on Android?
Enabling installation of third party apps on an Android™-based smartphone:
- Go to Settings on your phone and switch to the “general” tab, if needed.
- Tap on the “Security” option.
- Tick the checkbox next to the “Unknown Sources” option.
- Confirm the warning message by tapping on “OK”.
1 апр. 2015 г.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
