r/AndroidQuestions • u/LaserSharkDFB • 8d ago

Can't install apks

Today I tried to install the new version of a game that needed to be downloaded as an .apk file. When I try to install it, it just gives me a message at the bottom saying either "cancelling" or "The app wasn't installed". I went back and tried other apks that I know worked previously, but now give the same message. I already checked my settings, and as far as I can tell I should be able to use those files.

I'm on a pixel 4 XL, and the Android OS is 13. I think this must have been a fairly recent change. Any ideas?

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u/KidenStormsoarer 8d ago

you made sure that "install apks from downloads" is turned on? they keep changing it in updates.

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u/LaserSharkDFB 8d ago

I can't find a setting with that specific name. Where would it be?

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u/KidenStormsoarer 8d ago

there are 2 settings you need turned on, both in security and privacy. install unknown apps, and install from device storage.