Some will think that to always have updated applications on Android and not run the risk of infections, it is necessary to use the Play Store. Actually, this is not the case; fortunately there is APKmirror where they are present in the form of apk file (the executables that can be installed on Android) most of the most downloaded applications available on the Play Store.
APKMirror It is a simple, linear and secure site, which has established itself over the years as the first alternative source to the Play Store. It is usually used to download versions of Apps that have been released but have not yet reached our terminal.
In fact, app updates on the Play Store often occur in stages (staged rollout) and can therefore be delayed by a few days as they are distributed.
APKMirror is absolutely legal and safe
In APKMirror each application uploaded is the same one found in the Play Store and without any modification.. No mod app has citizenship on this site. For this reason it is really secure, since the individual applications loaded are viewed one by one by the AndroidPolice team.
Since each .apk file is original, like those present in the Android store, once installed they can normally be updated in the future through the Play Store itself.
How does APKMirror work?
The site works absolutely simply and quickly.. Just go to their page. On the home page of the site you will find the latest updated applications and at the top right there is a search box.
To search for the apk of the program we are interested in, just write the name and press enter. On the results page we can decide whether to click on the name of the App to see all versions available in apk format or click on the down arrow icon to directly start downloading the latest one.
Once you have downloaded the apk, simply click on it to start the installation procedure (which is the same as any Android apk).
If this is the first time you install an application outside of the Play Store, the system will ask you to enable the download from "Unknown sources“. On all smartphones, this item is usually found in the menu. Security.
Once you have given permission and returned (with the system key) the installation will continue as normal.
Simply press when prompted Install, and then when the procedure ends the final.
What are the most downloaded apps on APKMirror?
The site is really convenient to download those Applications that for compatibility reasons cannot be downloaded directly from the Play Store or from other channels.
These are some of the most downloaded applications:
- PUBG MOBILE (see also The best Android games)
- Netflix (as it is difficult to download the app from Play Store if you have root permissions)
- Google Play Store e gaming service (for those who want to install updated Google Market, we talk about it in our guide);
- Pokemon Go
Worthy of mention and widely downloaded are the legal applications that have no place in the Play Store because they violate market policy:
- VidMate
- Youtube disappeared
Duplicate APK directly as Android app
This site is so convenient and packed with apps that Vojtěch Hořánek, an XDA coder, got to work on a convenient (unofficial) client. The encoder work was done by TacoTheDank.
Development is progressing well and the project is becoming more complete. It is true that the mobile site is practical, complete and accessible, but a convenient alternative available as an installed program never hurts. The application is light and practical. translated to Spanish.
The two applications look different even if they started from the same project; Vojtěch Hořánek's is located at this address.
The one developed by TacoTheDank in this other direction.
APKMirror: Download Android apps safely in apk format
