We often talk about APK files when discussing Android phones. But what are APK files, how do they work, and why should you care about them? Let's explain.

Sideloading APK files on your Android 12 Opening Note: We recommend that you exercise caution when installing APK files. ONLY download and install files from a trusted source like APKMirror.

Usually, this is done via APK files. APK files are Android installer packages downloaded from the internet, and they're often provided by third parties like websites dedicated to hosting the files.