Does the built in web browser support APK installation?

**Hugh Johnson** · 06-24-2011, 12:32 PM

I'd like to know if I can access an url directed to an .apk file on my Android device through the built-in browser and have it launch the install screen when downloaded.

Seems like it would be much easier to do than put it on an SD card and use a file explorer to install an app,

**Moscow Desire** · 06-24-2011, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Hugh Johnson

I'd like to know if I can access an url directed to an .apk file on my Android device through the built-in browser and have it launch the install screen when downloaded.

Seems like it would be much easier to do than put it on an SD card and use a file explorer to install an app,

Seems a backwards way to do it.

Most, use the barcode reader app.

**DenverRalphy** · 06-24-2011, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Hugh Johnson

I'd like to know if I can access an url directed to an .apk file on my Android device through the built-in browser and have it launch the install screen when downloaded.

Yep, sure can. Just clicky on the link to the apk and you're off and runnin.

**srkmagnus** · 06-24-2011, 03:46 PM

You will need to download the .apk and access it from the sd card. Use a file explorer to find it, select it, and install it. Make sure the box is checked in application settings to allow non-market installation.

**Hugh Johnson** · 06-24-2011, 04:51 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

Originally Posted by Moscow Desire

Seems a backwards way to do it.

Most, use the barcode reader app.

Do'h! That never crossed my mind but I can see that being a lot easier on long urls, so pretty much anything typed in through the tiny little keyboard. lol

I actually have an extension installed in Firefox called that creates a QR code for pages the page you're on when you hover over its icon in the task bar. I've only needed it once so far but it sure helped!