Can't download any .apk file

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Yakia
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Oct 20, 2017, 7:34:34 PM via Website

Hello people, first i'm sorry if i'm on the wrong forum. My problem is in the title, i can't download any .apk file, when i try to download one from chrome, it shows me an unknown error, when i try to download from firefox same thing, when i try to download an apk file on my computer and then transfer it into my phone in my file manager (on my phone) it says that the apk is 0 bytes, when i try to install it, my phone says "A problem occured while analysing the package". I don't understand why this is happening i mean i have no anti-virus, no task killer nothing, please help thanks.

James Watson
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Oct 21, 2017, 12:24:10 PM via Website

Was it the same apk file which you failed to download via different web browsers?
Try another one from different source.

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tony williams
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Oct 21, 2017, 7:13:37 PM via Website

You can't download apk file for android on PC or laptop do it via phone and make sure unknown sources is ticked if not from google play store

Pavan Kumar

James Watson
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Oct 22, 2017, 5:57:13 AM via Website

tony williams

You can't download apk file for android on PC or laptop do it via phone and make sure unknown sources is ticked if not from google play store

Yes, there are two options related to apk downloading and installing in Settings of Android devices.

Settings - Advanced settings - Security,

  • Download apps from unknown sources
  • Install apps from unknown sources

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Matthew Ethan
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Oct 26, 2017, 3:23:01 AM via Website

Did you try downloading different APK files from different websites?
Maybe you have anti-virus or something blocking app installed on your device which blocks downloading .apk files through internet.

James Watson

James Watson
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Oct 26, 2017, 6:20:53 AM via Website

Matthew Ethan

Did you try downloading different APK files from different websites?
Maybe you have anti-virus or something blocking app installed on your device which blocks downloading .apk files through internet.

Yeah, it maybe resulted from some anti-virus or something blocking app.

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Blog: https://okblackcafe.blogspot.com Your 5-star is appreciated.

Danien Silver
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Apr 22, 2019, 9:03:22 AM via Website

I think you should use apk downloader at this Gamehot.games website. This is the best place and used by many users to download the apk file for free.
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kalantos
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May 23, 2019, 4:00:35 AM via Website

maybe the apk is corrupted, or it has a virus. Even without an anti-virus android have a security system that handles that

Deactivated Account
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Aug 22, 2019, 11:23:06 AM via Website

When you will download apk file outside of Play Store, then you have to change a little bit of your setting. If you don't know don't worry. In the below, I shared the trick...

  1. Go to your phone setting.
  2. Find out the unknown source option
  3. Enable it
  4. For downloading apk, go AppsGag website

All done, hope now you can easily download any apk file to your SD Card or Internal Storage...

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Shaikh740
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Aug 24, 2019, 7:19:13 AM via Website

Change setting to access file from unknown sources then only you can download apk file from different sources.

UptoFast
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Oct 24, 2019, 8:49:22 AM via Website

You can easily download apk files with apk downloader in Uptofast.com

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Nov 21, 2019, 8:33:34 PM via Website

I have another problem... when I install a .apk it downloads as a notebook Idk what to do

allaf
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Nov 28, 2019, 10:39:03 PM via Website

you can use apk downloader websites like:

ApkDump . com this site provide direct link of any apk and obb from google play servers. so trustable.
ApkDuty . com this is like ApkDump
Apkleecher . com is the best
Apk-downloaders . com

Nitin Singh

shairazibtc
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Dec 27, 2019, 8:19:06 AM via Website

It's quite simple.

  1. Visit movastore.com
  2. Search and download the app
  3. Go into your Settings > Security
  4. Tick the Unknown Sources
  5. Install your APK

MichaelJohnny
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Dec 28, 2019, 1:01:40 PM via Website

Allow the unknown the sources in settings then you will be able to do it.

ninhlee
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Jan 7, 2020, 9:17:53 AM via Website

Hi. If you're a more casual APK downloader then a Chrome extension is probably not really necessary. Instead, you can just visit a dedicated site for generating APK download links whenever you need to.

Go to the Play Store and find the app you want to download.
Copy the app's URL address from the browser's address bar.
Next, go to a site like Apkssl APK Downloader (Apkssl also has a Chrome/Firefox extension) and paste the app package name (or the whole Google Play URL if you're lazy) in the box at the top of the page.

Albert65565
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Mar 10, 2020, 3:43:48 PM via Website

You can't download apk file for android on PC or laptop do it via phone and make sure unknown sources is ticked if not from google play store

JaneRRoberts
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Mar 11, 2020, 1:54:43 PM via Website

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Robert Harrison
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Apr 20, 2020, 11:50:37 AM via Website

I think the problem may lie in the APK file you downloaded. Try downloading the file from other sources like apktovi or choilieng. I can normally download and install APK files from those sites without facing any errors.

Megamind
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May 6, 2020, 9:36:35 AM via Website

If you're using lux or a similar disable it to install things

Megamind
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May 6, 2020, 9:37:20 AM via Website

Disable any app that adds a filter to the screen like Lux.

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Megamind
  • Forum posts: 10

May 6, 2020, 9:38:21 AM via Website

or Check your updates . I got it from playstore a few hours ago

jackmaria
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Sep 6, 2020, 3:52:03 PM via Website

Hello,

I think your device doesn't allow installation from external source. So, First You've to enable "Unknown Source" From Settings then Click On Privacy and Enable the Option "Unknown Source" Present Under Device Administration if you have an Android Device. Let Me Know What Happens.

RohanRam

nirmalsingh
  • Forum posts: 1

Sep 23, 2020, 4:45:56 AM via Website

When you will download apk file outside of Play Store, then you have to change a little bit of your setting. If you don't know don't worry. In the below, I shared the trick...

Go to your phone setting.
Find out the unknown source option
Enable it
For downloading apk, go Appsgag website
All done, hope now you can easily download any apk file to your SD Card or Internal Storage...

Thanks !

Alexandr Lukin
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Mar 12, 2021, 4:27:40 PM via Website

Hello. I recently ran into this problem too. The reason was the file extension, it had not apk, but apkp.
Perhaps you also had this reason. But here several questions arise:
Have you downloaded only one file?
On one resource or several?
What is the name of the application?
If the game or application is copyright infringement, then the administration downloads an empty apk file.
Perhaps you have chosen an unverified site.
If you want to download working applications, then you need to go to the pipsli.net website, find the application or game you are interested in, and download without fear. I myself only use a few proven resources.

Tracywhitex
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Jul 21, 2021, 12:09:40 PM via Website

ROM is the best option and You can find a ton of ROM websites on the Internet. the most important factor when downloading emulators and ROMs from websites to make sure they are safe. The first ignores the download manager software, the second makes sure it's in .zip format, and the third doesn't open ROMs with the .exe extension.

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peterpong
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Jul 26, 2021, 8:38:47 PM via Website

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Ham Khan
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Sep 16, 2021, 12:34:58 PM via Website

Do not go any of website for Apk .
i suggest for only go for trusted website. i see one of website which is HomeOfApks this website must help you

LorinOrent
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Feb 15, 2022, 10:36:21 AM via Website

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DexterWalsh
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Apr 26, 2022, 5:09:29 AM via Website

Maybe you can try:
1. Check if the storage is full.
2. try another browser.
3. check download another apk file and see if it is ok on your device.
4. Set "allow download from unknown resource."

william joe
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Jul 29, 2022, 7:48:54 AM via Website

Why can't I download any APK files?
Go to Security & privacy > More settings. Tap on Install apps from external sources. Select the browser (e.g., Chrome or Firefox) you want to download the APK files from. Toggle Allow app installs on.

Hope this helps

riya66
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Nov 20, 2023, 1:19:04 PM via Website

hii, good morning..