Friday 12 December 2014

#58. How to Manually Install Google Playstore

 Many of the Android phones and Tablets come without an in build Google Playstore or sometimes you would have granted root access to your phone and have accidently deleted the playstore app. Follow these steps if you want to install Google Playstore app in your android device.


  • In your phone, Go to Settings > Security and  browse for device administration settings and tick allow installations of apps from unknown sources.
  • Playstore apk file will be available from a lot of sources in the internet ( ex, you can download apk file from XDA Developers Forum or from Android Police. Dont worry about the  version of Google playstore you download,since you can anytime update Playstore to the latest version directly from your phone.
There are 2 ways to download APK file to your device. You can either download apk file directly to you device or download file using a computer and transfer it to your device.

  • When the download is complete, you would recieve a notification. 
  • Use a File Manager to complete the process ( like EX File Explorer or so )
  • Open the file manager and navigate for the APK file you had saved in your phone.
  • Click on the apk file and it will ask for permissions to install the app.
  • Tap Install . 
  • After this process, Google Playstore is successfully installed on your device.
  • The app will be seen at the app tray, and click on the Playstore icon to open the app.
  ( Note : allowing the installation of apps from unknown sources cause a major threat to your phone's security. Therefore, after successfully downloading and installing this app in your device go to Settings > Security Settings > Device Administration and then Unmark Allow installation of apps from unknown sources which you had initially allowed for the installation process )

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