Sideload APK on a Chromebook?

Thargor · 29-10-2016 04:29PM #1

Anyone know if theres an easy way to sideload an apk on a fairly old chromebook these days without wiping it or getting into a load of javasript and other stuff?

bonzodog2 · 29-10-2016 04:43PM

does it have sd card slot?

Thargor · 29-10-2016 07:29PM

Doesnt look like it, surely I can just email the apk to the Gmail account that owns the Chromebook though? Completely clueless about them sorry, want to load an apk that isnt on the Playstore for someone.

bonzodog2 · 29-10-2016 07:50PM

If you can extract attachments from email on the device it could work

Thargor · 29-10-2016 08:10PM

I can, what do I do with them though? Clicking on them doesnt do anything. Is there an install app I use or something?

bonzodog2 · 29-10-2016 08:58PM

Do you know where they get put when you extract them? I would get a file explorer app if you don't have one and try to run the .apk from within that. I use ES File Explorer. I don't know jack about Chromebooks specifically tho.

edit: you'll probably have to select the settings option that allows installation from 3rd party sources to install an apk not coming from Google

Fysh · 30-10-2016 11:00PM

You need to enable the App setting to allow non-Google Play Store apps, then use a File Manager like Astro to open and install it. Then turn off the sideloading setting again.

Sideload APK on a Chromebook?

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