Marshall asks:
How can I download an Adroid app to my PC (Windows Vista), and then to my Android phone? I want to avoid using the internet on my phone.
27 Answers -
Morris Levy
May 23, 2011Go to https://market.android.com/ from any laptop, desktop, etc., and sign in with your Google credentials.
To INSTALL the APPs you NEED and phone and NOT PC. Have you downloaded the APP using your PC? Please answer the question and NOT guess.
February 28, 2012I AM DOWNLOADING APPLICATION IN PC SO I WANT TO TRANSFER TO PHONE
March 15, 2012Click on the link below to know how to transfer files from Android phone to PC -
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-101-copy-files-your-storage-card-windows
April 24, 2012Roy
May 24, 2011If you want to avoid using your data connection at all, you’ll need to download the .apk file and manually install the application.
First, go to Settings > Applications on your phone. Make sure that “Unknown sources” is checked, so that you will be allowed to install apps that aren’t directly downloaded via the Market app.
Second, you will need to find and download the appropriate .apk file for the app you want to install. You can save it to your computer, and then plug in your phone via USB and transfer it to your memory card. OR, if you already have the phone plugged in and the memory card mounted in USB storage mode, you can choose to download the .apk file directly to the phone.
Once this is done, you’ll need to be able to find the .apk file in your memory card. Hopefully you’ve got a file manager app installed (such as Astro or similar) – if not, you may have to use your data connection to install one from the Market. After that, however, you’ll be able to install apps in the future using .apk files, so it’s worth the download of at least this one app.
Open your file manager app and navigate to the folder where you saved the .apk file. (You can also use an app specifically made for manually installing apps. However, I prefer using a file manager because it has more uses and applications than just that single feature.) Open the .apk file by tapping on it, and the rest should be automatic.
Hey Roy, thanks for taking the trouble to write so clearly on this. Much appreciated.
February 9, 2012Tina
May 29, 2011Marshall,
were you able to follow the instructions provided above and download the file to your computer for a manual installation? Please let us know!
Hi Tina
June 13, 2011I haven’t tried it yet. I don’t think I have a file manager on my phone, so I need to get one first. I’ll let you know if/when i make progress.
S Deep4
June 21, 2011I think he’s trying to say download application from pc then transfer to phone
Myk
July 2, 2011@ s deep4.. Yah.. correct.. make no sense at all..
Sir, if one has no internet on phone and want to download the file to PC
July 9, 2011Save it to your computer, transfer it to your phone’s memory card, then install from the memory card on your phone. Roy described it quite clearly.
If you cannot follow these instructions for a specific reason, I’m afraid you need to submit a new question and explain where you are stuck and why.
July 10, 2011Hi . My question is how to trnsfer datas and application frm phone to system . I ve gps cnctn on ma phne. But want to use it thru pc. Eg: i ve downloaded new version of VLC on my samsung galaxy . I want tat to be transfered to PC .
February 19, 2012Help me .
Connect your phone to PC via USB mass storage mode and transfer the files to PC.
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-101-copy-files-your-storage-card-windows
April 24, 2012ilman latif
July 18, 2011do we need to root it first before we can do it?
No,you need not root your phone to install apps other than Google play store.You ned to enable app installation from third party sources.
How to Install Non-Market, Third-party Apps on Your Phone -
http://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-install-non-market-third-party-apps-on-your-phone-31494/
April 24, 2012ilman latif
July 18, 2011owh i got it
thanx
Channing Anarchy
August 29, 2011That’s all very well but you need to download these files from the app store and that don’t work. What now???
No you download the .apk files from elsewhere. Make sure you enable the option on your phone to download from third party websites.
November 21, 2011Fetusfeet
October 13, 2011At the Android Market I can que an app to be downloaded to my phone the next time I use it to connect to the internet but can’t find a way to download to my laptop. Am I just not seeing something?
Android apps are meant to be downloaded only to Andorid devices.
April 24, 2012No they’re not! They’re made by developers to be used on Android devices who could care less how or where they’re downloaded. Limiting download avenues is another agenda (unless the developer is Google, bless their heart).
May 6, 2012Hussain ali (uae)
October 21, 2011i purchased coby kyros7010 i was unable to install some application which i need,it was not available in there market place but ur advice to download from freeware lovers has worked for me.i am very thankful to u.i was planning to sell that & ourchase samsung but now i drop my plan.thanku very much
Jay
October 22, 2011http://www.makeuseof.com/answers/install-file-manager-android-market
Directly install apk files from pc :
http://download.cnet.com/Android-Injector/3000-18511_4-75337986.html
Merv (INDIAN)
November 16, 2011All are idiots here.. cant u understand what the question is?????
As I am one of the idiots here, I would like to tell you that,
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November 16, 2011there is a software from xda developres which can install apk files I suggested here in the above comment.
so it will be frompc without internet on mobile.
if you read my comment.apk files can be downloaded, on your pc.(Are you from New Delhi? as you are Indian in the CAPITAL
Yes . Acutall query is how to cnct net thru phone on PC .
February 19, 2012Isnt it ?
EXactly!!!
March 30, 2012yup! Merv-
the Q was hw cud smone jst download from the android Market directly to the PC like iphone apps, where u can download those from the app-store to a PC & then transfer it to the phone via usb or sm…
But every1 answered it to get the “Unknown sources” apps:(((
April 4, 2012madhureddy
January 2, 2012how can i download andriod apps to pc and transfer it to my andriod mobile without using internet on mobile
You can download apk file for a particular app to PC from apktops.com site and transfer it to PC by connecting your phone to PC via mass storage mode.But you must make sure that your phone has file manager app installed like File Expert or ES file explorer otherwise you wont be able to see the apk file.
April 24, 2012Akshayasree
January 15, 2012Ive downloaded an app from android market and it says its installed to my apps in my library (thro pc) and tat app is in the “my apps” column in my mobile also but it is not installed as it is , in my comp.. what shud i do about tat?
Do you want to download the app to PC also?
Actually,the website version of Play Market is to manage apps via PC i.e. it can install apps remotely and serves other purposes.
You don’t need to bother about whether it’s installed in the laptop as the apps are meant to be installed in your Android device only.
April 24, 2012Neeraj
January 16, 2012u dont need a file manager to intall a .apk file on ur phone…..just download a .apk extension file on ur pc and transfer it to ur phn…..n then just tap on that file …u vl do yhe rest
Installing a file manager is always recommended as many phones do not have inbuilt file manager.
April 24, 2012Randymartin
February 6, 2012Easiest?
1. Download Dropbox for your PC and your Androide. Free.
2. Download app to PC, don’t run it. Save it.
3. Copy to Drop box
4. Go to Android, open dropbox.
5. Upload the file to phone.
6. You will get the option to choose installer.
7. Install.
8. You’re done.
But you DO need to use the internet.
heyboy
February 8, 2012how can i download additional files for game applications after installation using computer and not via wifi?
Markapoldeybis
February 13, 2012i already download the apk application from internet using my friends desktop and transfer it to my phone. But when i use my personal loptop i do the same procedure, but when i download it, the result will always be in winzip instead of apk. when i try to transfer it to the phone this will not working on it. any body who can help me on how to change it and become apk? is there any driver needed for my loptop for any apk file? please respond me early
Before download of file,does it asks for location to save that file?Does this occurs with other downloads too?
If yes,you then you must change the extension .apk to download the apk file as it is or you can use download manager.
April 24, 2012Kevinjameshagen
April 5, 2012How do I download nero on my mobile phone and transfer to my laptop
For this,you may want to use a browser or a download manager app.These apps depends upon what phone you are using.
Click on the link below to choose among the various products of Nero -
http://www.nero.com/ena/downloads.html
Then you may either want to download trial version or purchase full version.
After downloading,connect your phone to computer and transfer the downloaded files to it.
April 23, 2012Ianandlynda
April 22, 2012I have an application My Cookbook Pro on my Samsung Galaxy tab, I have some recipes already in the application. I would like to transfer that application with my recipes into my pc as I find it easier and quicker to type using keyboard.
Please help
Thanks
How to backup Android Apps and save them to APK file -
http://droidlessons.com/how-to-backup-android-apps-and-save-them-to-apk-file/
Another app,
App Backup & Reinstall -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.nicky.AppBackupReinstall&hl=en
April 23, 2012How to backup Android Apps and save them to APK file -
http://droidlessons.com/how-to-backup-android-apps-and-save-them-to-apk-file/
App Backup & Reinstall -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.nicky.AppBackupReinstall&hl=en
Now,since your app is backed up in your SD card,you can transfer it to your PC.
I couldn’t find any appropriate solution to enable typing through your laptop’s keyboard.
There are some Wi-Fi keyboards that you can connect with your phone for typing.
You can use other virtual screen keyboard apps for your phone to type faster -
6 Ways to Type Faster in Android -
http://www.pcworld.com/article/203229/6_ways_to_type_faster_in_android.html
April 24, 2012After rereading, I just realized you want to RUN Android software on your PC. This is actually somewhat complicated, although there’s some software in development that’s designed to do exactly what you’re looking for. It’s called BlueStacks:
http://bluestacks.com/
You have to install the software on both your PC and Android phone. It more or less will mirror (via emulator) the app from your phone on the PC, which should allow you to use your keyboard.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bluestacks.appsyncer
MUO has a great article on the subject (apparently, there’s more software than just BlueStacks):
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-ways-run-android-apps-windows/
April 24, 2012Ianandlynda
April 22, 2012I just got a discu-verify email (which I have done) but it has this msg
“How can I download an Android app to my PC and transfer it to my phone?”
I am not trying to transfer to any phone…..just from Android to pc!!
thanks
There’s a variety of methods that can transfer an APK (software installer in the Android OS) from your phone to your PC. The easiest method is to use Titanium Backup combined with Dropbox, since the two combined don’t need a cable.
Once the two are configured, Titanium Backup will basically copy the APK files to your SD card and Dropbox will copy the backed up files to your computer, which includes the APK files.
Configuration: Here’s a quick photo gallery of how to enable Dropbox in Titanium Backup (the last two screen shots are accidental shots of Dropbox, don’t look at it):
http://imgur.com/a/xFpAl
Titanium Backup can be found here:
http://matrixrewriter.com/android/
Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/android
April 24, 2012sid
April 25, 2012how can i download iphone
apps from net to pc directly without using phone apps like appcake or intallous………..
suggest any downloader
sid
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suggest sites,,,
Dharmeh
May 2, 2012he i wont instolation android system in my phon …….how can do this……
my phon is not android……
so plase rep ….any idea….
MOHAMED RIYAS
May 7, 2012HOW CAN DOWNLOAD ANDROID APPLICATIONS TO MY PC.PLS
preetha
May 13, 2012it is gud application to use for everyone
Prashant Palpankar
May 18, 2012How can I download an Android app to my PC and transfer it to my phone?