Installing .apk Void Warranty?

**jjenri09** · 07-27-2011, 10:12 AM

Can I install .apk files without root (or at least just the new Android Market .apk file), and will this void my warranty?

**Chris3D** · 07-27-2011, 10:17 AM

I've never heard of manually installing apk's (from other sources than the Android Market) voiding any warranty.

**jjenri09** · 07-27-2011, 10:22 AM

Thanks, could anyone else second that?

**scottypeterson** · 07-27-2011, 10:26 AM

Yeah I've never heard of that voiding warranties either. I think the only way to void your warranty is if you root your phone.

Sent from my Optimus S CM7

**Moose24** · 07-27-2011, 10:29 AM

I third that. Installing .apk's will not void warranty.

**Dark Wizard Matoya** · 07-27-2011, 10:38 AM

I fourth that. Simply installing a .apk file will not void your warranty. You would have to root for that to happen.

**jjenri09** · 07-27-2011, 10:39 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

**djaquez21** · 07-31-2011, 04:17 AM

Installing apps that aren't from the Android Market won't void your warranty. All you have to do is go to Settings>Applications and check Unknown sources to allow other apps to be installed.