Is an .apk file enough to install application to my Android phone?

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I'm testing an Android application I'm developing, and I want to install it to my phone some place else. (i.e. not by plugging it with a USB cable to the PC where Eclipse is installed)

Can I send the *.apk file to my e mail and download the file at home, and install it to my device?

Before install *.apk file you should go to securite and set chekbox for unknown source — WOLVERINE, Nov 07 '13 at 10:15
This is not a programming question it belongs on StackExchange or some other sister site. — JoxTraex, Nov 07 '13 at 10:17

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 07 '13 at 10:18

First of all you need to understand what is APK file.

Android application package file (APK) is the file format used to distribute and install application software and middleware onto Google's Android operating system.APK files are ZIP file formatted packages based on the JAR file format, with .apk file extensions.For more info check out here.

Hence it is enough for you to copy apk file for installing the App.And dont forgot to allow apps from unknown sources.For that process check here

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Mar 28 '15 at 22:45

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Some easy steps:

Download the APK files from somewhere.
Go to your android device setting -> Security -> check the "Unknown sources" is ON.
You are ready to go! Install your APK files.

edited Mar 28 '15 at 22:45

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 07 '13 at 10:17

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Yes. You can install apk in to the device. But make sure that Install app from unknown sources to be enabled in the settings of the phone.

answered Nov 07 '13 at 10:17

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Nov 07 '13 at 10:17

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Yes apk file is enough to install in any android device.

answered Nov 07 '13 at 10:17

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Nov 07 '13 at 10:33

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yes,apk file is enough to install in device

answered Nov 07 '13 at 10:33

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Is an .apk file enough to install application to my Android phone?

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