A Guide to Installing And Uninstalling Android APK

For those who have an Android smartphone, it goes without saying that it is all about having the right applications. However, for newer users of Android smartphones, there may be some difficulty in knowing how to install and uninstallthese applications when necessary. This article aims to clarify the instructions on such processes; after all, everyone has to start somewhere.

For the most part, all Android phones will follow the procedure as outlined in the article. However, in order to preserve the quality and avoid redundancy, the T-Mobile G1 will be used as the example mobile phone for the purpose of the tutorial. Follow along as best as possible if using any other Android.

The primary way, as well as the most common way, to install an Android application is directly through the Android marketplace. The marketplace is basically a centralized repository of all of the applications that have been developed for Android. It has also been modeled after the Apple’s iPhone store. A third party developer may create an application and upload it, leaving anyone with an Android to download them. Most are free, but some cost money.

Installing Android Applications

In order to install an Android application onto the device in question, proceed with the following steps:

Installing APK from Android Market:

1. Using the Applications Menu, open the Android Marketplace.
2. Here, any option from Applications to Games or Search may be accessed. Utilize these tools to find the desired application. Use the Search to find a specific one or simply browse until the first appealing one comes up on the list.
3. Each application should come with its own rating and description. Evaluate carefully.
4. Simply click on the application to view more details and click the Install button towards the bottom of the screen.
5. The next screen describes what it will require to work. Simply agree to the terms and it is installed.

Installing APK from SD card :

1.  First you have to download the APK files and put it somewhere on your PC where you can find it easily.
2.  Connect your phone to your computer using the USB connector.
3.  Make sure your phone connection settings are correct. To check this, go to Settings -> Connect to PC -> Standard connection -> mass storage unit.
4.  Drag the file. APK you have stored on your computer to the phone’s SD card. Again, put it somewhere where you can find it later. We recommend creating a new folder on the SD card call, for example, “Applications.”
5. Safely disconnect the phone.
6.  Open a file browser such as Winzip, FileBro or File Manager (you can find any of these file browsers in the Android Market).
7.  Search APK file that you put on your SD card, click it and then press Install.
8. Read permissions and install application.

Installing APK directly from Android phone :

Another option is to download the application directly to your phone. However, several websites have problems mirrors the phones so here we see an alternative method more simple and effective.

Installing APK through mirror sites:

1.  Download APK games or APK apps directly from a mirror site.
2.  Read permissions and install the application

How to install APK files from Dropbox :

1.  Get Dropbox (is a free online storage that you can use on your PC and phone). Go to http://www.dropbox.com/, get an account and install the program on your computer.
2.  Also download Dropbox application to your phone throughthe Market . Next, configure the newly created account.
3.  Now you have a special Dropbox folder on your computer in which everything in it, will also be synchronized with your phone.
4.  Then just download APK files and put it into the Dropbox folder. Then you open it on your phone through theapplication.
5.  Read permissions and install application.

As you can see the methods are very simple. You can use any of them either according to your preference, they all work.

Uninstalling Android Applications

Sometimes an application just needs to go. Whether a better one has been found or an application has simply worn out its welcome, it must be uninstalled. Uninstalling is as simple as it was to install it.

1. Open the Google Android Menu.
2. Go to the Settings icon and select Applications.
3. Next, click on Manage.
4. A list of installed applications will appear.
5. Select the one to be uninstalled and simply click Uninstall.

With that, the application is uninstalled.