Installing an APK that you found on the internet is also sideloading. How to sideload apps on your Android phone Now that you know what sideloading is, let’s talk about how to do it.

Need helping installing an APK file on your Android phone? We'll show you how to properly install third-party apps and stores without Google Play.

Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.