How to Share APK Files of Apps Installed on your Android Phone
Are you trying to share the APK file of an app installed on your Android device? Here are 6 quick steps to share any app that’s installed on your Android phone.
Perfect for any situation where you want to quickly test your app on Appetize without waiting for the mobile team to provide the application package or bundle file.
With Files by Google, sharing an APK is straightforward and doesn’t require any advanced technical skills. Just follow these steps:
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Install Files by Google App
If you don’t have it already, download and install the Files by Google app from the Play Store.
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Open Files by Google
Launch the Files by Google app from your launcher or home screen.
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Navigate to “Installed Apps”
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Scroll down until you see the Categories section.
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Select Apps.
- Navigate to the Installed apps tab (this is usually selected by default). Here you will see a list of all the apps installed on your device.
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Select the app
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Scroll down in the list until you find the app you would like to extract.
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Long press on the app until it is highlighted.
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Share the APK
In the top App Bar, you will see “1 selected.” You will also see the share icon next to this message.
- Tap on the share icon.
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Save the APK
You can save the APK file to your device or share it via email, Google Drive, messaging apps, or any other sharing options available on your device.
As you can see, using Files by Google is a simple and user-friendly way to extract and share APKs from your installed apps.
Note: Always ensure you have the legal right to share or distribute the APK files, and respect the copyright and usage terms set by the app developers.
