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Samsung Galaxy Note8/S8: How to Install APK File

June 3, 2018 by Mitch Bartlett 7 Comments

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note8 users can normally use Google Play to install apps on their devices. You can install APK files on your S8 or Note8 as well. You’ll just need to take a few steps first. Here’s how it’s done.

Android Oreo and Higher

  1. Open “Settings“.
  2. Select “Apps“.
  3. Select “Menu”  at the upper-right corner, then choose “Special access“.
  4. Select “Install unknown apps“.
  5. Select “My Files“, then toggle the “Allow from this source” option to “On“.
  6. If you don’t have the APK file on your phone yet, you can transfer it over by connecting your S8 to your computer and moving the file to the device. You can also download it from the web browser on the device. Another option would be to email it to yourself, then download it via your email account.
  7. Once the APK file is on your phone, select “Apps” from the home screen, then open “Samsung” >  “My Files“.
  8. Select “Internal storage“, then navigate to the place where the APK file is saved.
  9. Tap the file. You will be walked through the process of installing the app.

Older Versions of Android

  1. Select “Apps” from the Home screen, then open “Settings“.
  2. Select “Lock screen and security“.
  3. Scroll down and select the “Unknown sources” option.
  4. If you don’t have the APK file on your phone yet, you can transfer it over by connecting your S8 to your computer and moving the file to the device. You can also download it from the web browser on the device. Another option would be to email it to yourself, then download it via your email account.
  5. Once the APK file is on your phone, select “Apps” from the home screen, then open “Samsung” >  “My Files“.
  6. Select “Internal storage“, then navigate to the place where the APK file is saved.
  7. Tap the file. You will be walked through the process of installing the app.

You should now be all done. The APK file is now installed on the Samsung Galaxy S8. Questions? Leave a comment below.


FAQ

Why do I get an “Problem while parsing the package” or “Application not installed” error?

It is likely that the APK file is not compatible with your device.

Where can I get new APK files?

There are many options. APKMirror is a well trusted site.

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Filed Under: Android Tagged With: Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8

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Comments

  1. Master PC says

    September 14, 2021 at 5:31 am

    A great post! I am always looking for good content, and it’s nice when someone takes the time to give me something new. Thank you very much; keep up the good work!

  2. jhor zeb says

    June 13, 2021 at 2:53 am

    use play store to install the any apk file download here

  3. Amelie says

    August 28, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Has anyone found a solution to the “app not installed” problem?
    I’ve tried everything on my s8 and it still doesn’t work please help!

  4. Sanela says

    April 16, 2019 at 3:22 am

    I’ve done all what youve stated and still it won’t. As I’ve hit install after its done it says App not installed and that’s on my Note 8 model No# SM-N950F. I loved this app it was the best of them all… what a shame

  5. Lance says

    April 13, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    When I try to install the apk file it will almost download and then say file not installed. Please help.

  6. Alex says

    March 9, 2019 at 8:24 am

    It didn’t work…no idea why. I doubt the apps are not compatible with my phone, i mean what’s the difference between an european version samsung note 8 an an american version.

  7. Mitch Mercurio says

    September 30, 2018 at 9:58 am

    Very helpful…many thanks to the poster.

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