Android: how to install apk on device, without using android sdk tools

Question

I have built my app into a signed SDK. I would like for beta testers to be able to install this on their devices without having to install and use the android sdk tools (I real

Answer 1

Upload it to a Web site that is configured with .apk for the right MIME type (application/vnd.android.package-archive). Anyone clicking the link to your APK in their browser will be able to install it.

Some services have this built in. Dropbox, for example, knows about APK files, as I understand it.

Answer 2

In addition to the methods that require enabling non-market applications (which users of some AT&T phones can't do), the same installation method utilized by the SDK is available on windows without the SDK in the form of the "sideload wonder machine"

Answer 3

Not sure if you still need it, but I just found an other easy way of installing .apk files. This might also work for your .apk Your device does need a QR code reader and camera. Have a look at www.apkinstall.com

Answer 4

A great, modern alternative is Crashlytics Beta.

Simply send beta testers an e-mail invitation, and by installing the Crashlytics Beta app, everything magically works. Your testers will even get notifications of when you publish a new beta version into the Crashlytics IDE integration.

Answer 5

You can put the apk file on a server. On the device/emulator open the browser and download the apk and now u can tap on the downloaded apk and install it.