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how to allow install apks on a phone for open source projects

Android® 8.x & higher

  • From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen, or alternative goto the Main screen with all the apps using central button.
  • Navigate: Settings ( the whell with toohs) then Apps
  • Tap Menu icon (upper-right).
  • Tap Special access
  • Tap Install unknown apps
  • Select the unknown app then tap the Allow from this source switch to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.

Android® 7.x & lower

  • From a Home screen, navigate to Settings
  • Tap Lock screen and security
  • If unavailable, tap Security
  • Tap the Unknown sources switch to turn on or off.
  • If unavailable, Unknown sources to turn on or off. Enabled when check mark is present.
  • To continue, review prompt then tap OK

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