In order to install an application on Android from a computer, you must have a Google account and access to it.

The installation procedure depends on the Internet speed, otherwise it does not differ by different models gadgets of all manufacturers.

Installing programs on Android from a computer via Google Play

• The first thing to do is go to the official Google Play website through your computer browser. The site is intuitive even for an inexperienced user.

If you already have an account in the service, then you just need to log in to it.

Click on the login button, enter your email address and click "Next"

• Then enter the name of the application in the search bar or find it in the category menu on the left, and then go to the page with the program.

Advice! Any application in the Google Play store can be saved to a wishlist, which will be available on all Android devices with this data.

• The page contains all the necessary information about it, just like on a smartphone with Android OS.
• In the next step, repeat the procedure directly on your smartphone, log into your Google account, if this has not been done earlier.
• When both devices have the same account, the system will automatically determine whether it is compatible with the smartphone.

• After that, you can click the "Install" button. The system prompts the user to choose an Android device on which the program will be installed. There may be several of them in the list, depending on how many gadgets are connected at the moment.
  Also, devices that were connected to this account earlier, but are not currently used, can be shown here, they are marked in gray.

• After choosing a gadget, you need to press the "Install" button and wait until the program is automatically installed on your phone.

Advice! Before installing programs, you need to make sure that free space on the phone, otherwise it will display a message that there is not enough memory to load.

Installing applications on Android from a computer via a USB cable

If the application that needs to be installed on the smartphone has already been downloaded, then you can download it using a usb cable.

First you need to make sure that the program has a suitable .apk extension, and that the gadget has enough memory for installation.

• Since the smartphone cares about the safety of its users and, in order to avoid infection by viruses, does not allow downloading from unknown sources, so first you need to remove this restriction.

In the settings in the "Security" menu, you must move the slider to the green mark in the "Unknown sources" item, having confirmed the action before that.

• In the next step, you need to connect a usb cable to your smartphone.

• After that, through the explorer, the file must be copied to the "Downloads" folder on the smartphone.
• Then you can disconnect the phone and find the folder with the application on it.

The basic equipment of a smartphone includes not only pre-installed applications, but also those that you can download for free from Google Play, including in the form of APK files.

Our must-have apps are designed primarily for those who have just received a new smartphone with operating system Android. At the same time, the application experts from the editorial office of CHIP thought about all the applications of the smartphone: managing files, reading news, downloading videos from YouTube and even watching TV.

30th place: Clean Master

Clean Master removes unused files from your smartphone - this way you keep order and get rid of the garbage that is devouring the memory of your Android device.

The utility will delete the application cache and also free memory from unused running applications.

Also, there is a function to analyze the performance of the device and files on the SD card. V full version antivirus is built into the program.

In addition, the application has the AppLock function, with which you can block access to Facebook, SMS, contacts, photo gallery, as well as to any other applications.

29th place: AirDroid

With AirDroid, you can sync your Android device with your personal computer wirelessly.

The only thing you need for this is the corresponding version of the program on your PC.

28th place: RIA Novosti

You should always have an idea of ​​the picture of events in the world. With the free RIA Novosti app, you will always be up to date with the latest news.

27th place: Adobe Reader

With the Android version of "Adobe Reader", documents in PDF format you can now open and view on any Android phone and tablet.

26th place: Navitel Navigator 9.6

Navigation system Navitel Navigator has a high positioning accuracy on the terrain, a unique system for laying and guiding along the route, and also has a convenient search for objects on the map. Moreover, the program does not need the Internet for laying and guiding the route. All infrastructure objects are already integrated into the map database, including gas stations, workshops, banks, shops, cafes, theaters, etc.

When connected to the Internet, data on traffic jams becomes available, as well as current prices for gasoline at many gas stations.

The user can purchase the program with a map of Russia or individual districts (from 800 rubles). There is an opportunity to buy maps of other countries.

Those who do not intend to spend money on a fully functional version, after a 7-day test mode, can continue to use the program for free, but in freemium mode. At the same time, he will not have access to: routing; voice guidance; 3D map mode; traffic congestion information and lane indicators.

25th place: MAPS.ME

The free MAPS.ME package will help you plan your trip from your current location to a railway station, metro station, a specific address or any other place of interest.

24th place: Evernote

Who gives great importance to be well organized, you can enjoy the free Evernote app. It allows you to create, edit and extract notes for offline use, as well as compose voice memos.

In addition, you can import the resulting images into the application and then process them using Skitch.

23rd place: Snapseed

Snapseed is a versatile image optimization app for both beginners and experienced photographers.

22nd place: Spotify Music

With the streaming service Spotify, you can listen to millions of songs legally and for free.

21st: TripAdvisor

To avoid getting into a hotel that will disappoint you, simply check the numerous TripAdvisor user ratings ahead of time. At the same time, you can choose not only hotels. Here you will find evaluations of both restaurants and other leisure activities.

20th place: Instagram

Pump up your photos: 20 effects are available with which you can give your images a style, for example, Gotham. During the test, it turned out smoothly and quickly.

Then a short name is assigned to the photo, the current GPS location is assigned, and now friends can already see the photo news in your Instagram application.

19th place: Translator Translate.Ru

Free Translator Translate.Ru scores points primarily when translating whole phrases and expressions. The history stores the last 50 translations that are available offline. The dictionary is especially helpful in translating texts.

18th place: Gismeteo lite

With the free Android app Gismeteo lite, you will be aware of the weather conditions in your area and the forecast for 10 days. GPS positioning tells you where you are right away.

17th place: Runtastic

The best running app on the market.

16th place: Amazon App Store

At the Amazon App-Store, you get one paid app every day for free.

15th place: Netflix

Even if there is no huge TV nearby, Netflix works on both smartphones and tablets.

14th place: QR & Barcode Scanner

Take pictures and compare: With the QR & Barcode Scanner, you quickly get independent product information directly to your Android smartphone.

With the integrated scanner, you can take a photo of the code that is located on almost every product. This can be a European barcode (EAN), a two-dimensional barcode (QR), or an international standard book number (ISBN).

The product and all available information about it, such as price and customer reviews, will quickly appear on your smartphone.

13th place: OneFootball

The OneFootball app cannot be missing on a football fan's mobile phone, providing you with information on individual matches and much more.

Here you can also get detailed reports on all major European championships, the Champions League, Europa League and cup competitions.

Install Toralarme if desired. The application will alert you to the starting whistle and you will never miss a game.

12th place: Chrome

Perhaps everyone knows the desktop version of Chrome. Google itself has released a mobile version of the popular browser for Android smartphones, which, however, only works on devices with Android 4.0 ("Ice Cream Sandwich") and later.

11th place: VLC for Android

The Android version of "VLC Media Player" - like the original - stands out for its support for a variety of audio and video formats.

10th place: Snapchat

Through Snapchat, you send photos to your friends. The trick is that all the pictures you send will appear for only a few seconds, and after that they will be automatically deleted.

This way, through Snapchat, you can seamlessly send the boldest selfies without worrying about the consequences.

9th place: messenger WhatsApp

Without further ado: you need to install WhatApp, if only because all your friends have it.

8th place: Dropbox

The Dropbox online service gives you 2GB of free internet storage that you can use from anywhere. Including, of course, from your mobile phone... Is there any reason to refuse such an offer?

7th place: ES Explorer

ES File Explorer is one of the best file managers for Android. In addition, the following features are included: copy, cut, move, thumbnail images, multiple selection, text editing, program management, search, work with ZIP archives and access to an FTP server.

6th place: avast Mobile Security

Viruses lie in wait for you not only on door handles and handrails in the tram - there are plenty of them on the Internet. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to protect your mobile phone.

The free application "avast Mobile Security" offers a scanner that will check your applications for malware. In addition, this also gives you a web screen that warns you about dangerous Internet sites.

Among other things, there are call and SMS filters, as well as a practical task manager. Moreover, as the owner of the "hacked" (gerooteten) ??? smartphone, you can benefit from the built-in firewall, as well as the practical anti-theft function.

5th place: Skype

With the Skype VoiP application, you can make free calls and communicate over the Internet with millions of other Skype users.

Thanks to the ability to purchase "Skype credits", you can make calls to landline phones.

4th place: Facebook / Messenger

Without the official Facebook app, a smartphone would probably only be half the fun. The messenger gives you direct access to your profile and contacts. Plus, it shows you who sent you a message and friend status updates.

With messenger for Android, you can quickly send a message without having to launch the Facebook app.

3rd place: Plus Messenger

An upgraded version of the Telegram messenger.

2nd place: SPB TV Russia

The free SPB TV Russia application gives you access to many domestic TV channels.

1st place: TubeMate YouTube Downloader

TubeMate YouTube Downloader allows you to download YouTube videos to any Android device. It is also possible to download files in MP3 format.

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Progress does not stand still, and touch phones and tablets have already become generally available. Great amount applications and games on Android OS will satisfy any user needs: can be installed from a bright flashlight to strategic online games and Skype.

Sources of applications can be both special applications installed on smartphones by default (such as PlayMarket, Google Play) and Internet resources (for example, Ebay, Myppc). Before using the standard programs from Google, you need to create a gmail account. It will also come in handy if we forget the unlock pattern of the smartphone screen.

To download the application using PlayMarket, we find the icon in the form of a bag with an arrow in the smartphone menu, click on it. In the window that opens, you can use the search if we are looking for something specific, or view the sections offered by the developer. Separately highlighted such classifications as "Top free", "Top paid", "Bestsellers", "Top new".

We select the application that interests you. An app card will open with a video about it, a description, screenshots, an average rating and reviews. If everything suits you, click on the "Install" button. When the process is complete, two buttons “Open” and “Delete” will appear. We open and use.

To download the application via a web browser, you need to indicate in the phone settings that you take responsibility for picking up viruses on your phone when you download. To do this, go to "Settings", select the item "Security" (on some models of gadgets - the item "Applications") and check the box "Unknown sources", then click OK.

We launch a web browser, in the address bar we hammer in a site verified personally or by friends, for example, Myppc.ru, and look for the necessary application on the site. If there is not what you need, we will use the search engine, typing there the name of the desired application with the addition “download for free.apk”. Carefully select a site from the list provided, since some of them may contain malicious information. We find the required application and download it to the memory card. To install the downloaded application from a memory card, you need the “AppsInstaller” application, which can be found on PlayMarket. The application scans the memory card for * .apk files and displays a list of found applications. We select the desired application, and it is automatically installed. The installer of applications for Android, in addition to the above, are also file managers: ES File Explorer (ES Explorer), ASTRO File Manager, Glance, Explorer, X-plore.

The choice of applications for Android is almost limitless, sometimes we are so addicted to the jump that we clog up the phone's memory with unnecessary and forgotten 3D wallpapers, games, widgets. This is a waste of the power of the gadget, so it is worth periodically cleaning from unnecessary applications.

The easiest way to install an application on an Android device is to use the Playmarket store. It is full of proven software, so users do not have to worry about the safety of their smartphones and tablets. There are other ways to install software, for example, using a laptop or stationary PC. How to install an application on Android from a computer and what is needed for this?

In our review, we will look at three ways to install programs from a PC:

• Through your Google Play account;
• Through third party sources;
• Using the original APKs.

We have prepared for you detailed instructions for each method.

Installation via Google Play

How to install applications on Android from a computer? To do this, you do not have to peer at the small screen of your smartphone, picking up required applications... It is best to use a desktop computer or laptop by going to the Google Play service website. We pass authorization using data from our Google account and get access to a huge application store.

At the next stage, we search for the required applications - for this there is a search bar and a structured directory... Having selected the program, you need to click on its icon, and then click on the "Install" button. Before us will open a list of devices in which the current Google account is connected. We choose desired device and press the "Install" button - after a few seconds, the installation will start on the smartphone or tablet.

This method does not provide for direct installation of applications from the computer. He simply gives a command to download the software and then install it. Therefore, your device must be connected to the Internet (being on the same network is not required).

Installation via third-party sources

We can install apps on Android from a computer using third party app directories. The installation process boils down to the following steps:

• We find and download the necessary applications to the computer in the form of * .apk files;
• We upload applications to a smartphone / tablet;
• We go with the help of the file manager to the folder with the application and start the installation.

The standard installer of programs will start, which will ask you to confirm the permissions for the installed software. After a few seconds, depending on the size of the application, the installation will be complete. An interesting fact is that this installation method does not result in the appearance of shortcuts on desktops.

After starting the installation of the application on Android, you may encounter a message stating that the installation of programs from unverified sources is prohibited on the device. This is done to protect users, but protection is easily disabled. To do this, go to "Settings - Security" and check the box "Unknown sources". The installer itself will help you to get to this checkbox - in this case, the permission will be valid only for the current installation.

When using third-party application sources, be careful and use antivirus software. V otherwise a viral infection of your device is possible.

Installing original APKs from your computer

The last method of installation involves pre-downloading applications from the Playmarket. In order to download APK files from Google Play, you need to use the ApkBucket service. It allows you to receive files via links from the application store for further software installation offline.

Go to the service website, provide a link to the application on Google Play, download the APK file and upload it to your phone by anyone in a convenient way(via cable, via Bluetooth). Next, go to the device's file manager and launch the installation.

This method is good in that the device on which the applications are installed may not have access to the Internet. It also provides for downloading files from a trusted source, which minimizes the risk of virus infection.

There are many sites on the web that distribute Android apps. If you downloaded an APK file from such a site to your computer and do not know how to use a smartphone or tablet, then this article should help you. Here we will tell you how to install the application on Android from a computer.

Step # 1. Enable the installation of applications from unknown sources on your Android smartphone.

The first thing to do is enable the installation of applications from unknown sources. To do this, open the Android settings and go to the "Security" section. Here you need to find the function "Unknown sources" and enable it.

This must be done so that you can install applications directly. While Unknown Sources is disabled, you can only install apps from the Google Play store.

Step # 2. Copy the APK file from your computer to your Android device.

Next, you need to copy the APK file to your Android device. This can be done in any way convenient for you. The easiest option is to connect the Android device to the computer using a USB cable and then copy the APK file to the device's memory. You can copy the APK file to any folder, the main thing is that you know where you are copying and can then find this file on your device.

Step # 3. Open the copied APK file on your Android device.

Then you need to find it on your Android device. This can be done using any file manager. After opening the APK file, a pop-up window will appear on the screen asking you to install this application. To start the installation just click on the "Next" button.

After that, the application will be installed on your Android device. After the installation is complete, you can open the application using the icon on the desktop or in the All Applications menu.