How do you install third party applications on your Android tablet? Of course through Android Market! In addition to the huge list of apps, there are many more in the pipeline and many yet to be submitted by developers. Android apps are available for download on the Internet in the form of APK or Android Package files and here is how you can install them.
The Android Market is growing and you will find almost all the applications on Android Marketplace. If you’ve got the APK file from the Internet or a developer friend, no need to break your head with Android SDK. Now you can install Android application from an APK file using a tiny app called Apps Installer.
The Apps Installer application is available on download on Android Market. Install it.
Transfer the APK file to the SD card and insert the card in your Android device.
Go to Settings > Applications > check Unknown sources to allow your device to install applications from unknown sources.
Launch the Apps Installer application and it will display all APK files from the SD card.
Select the application you want to install and tap to initiate the normal installation process.
The application can now be accessed through the Application Menu. Enjoy the application now.
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