It is possible to install apps outside of Google Play Store, you just have to allow it <https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-install-apps-outside-of-google-play/>. If it isn't visible, it might be hidden in developer settings (probably disabled). You can switch developer settings like this <https://www.howtogeek.com/129728/how-to-access-the-developer-options-menu-and-enable-usb-debugging-on-android-4.2/> .
You can disable both after you install the app, it is needed only for the installation process. On Monday, 30 October 2017 11:03:23 UTC+1, P Wat wrote: > > Copied a file from the database you posted, and pasted it in the downloads > folder of the mobile. > Tried to install it. Got message "*Install blocked - For security your > phone is set to block installation of applications not sourced in Google > Play Store*". > Is this a dead end? > Is there another way? > Paul W > > On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 7:06:29 PM UTC, Peter B wrote: >> >> Sorry for the late answer, I'm on holyday, replay via mail did not work. >> >> On 27=2E Oktober 2017 11:39:43 MESZ, 'P Wat' via Osmand >> <osmand@googlegrou= >> ps=2Ecom> wrote: >> --Hi Peter >> --Thanks for pointing me at the list=2E >> --As you say, pot luck whether any randomly selected one is bug free:- >> --Would staying away from Beta help? >> --What is the significance of the filenames which include "amz", "bk", >> "rk"? >> Don't know, just download, try install and look what it is=2E >> --Having downloaded a file, (eg via PC), what is the process to install >> it? >> --Just executing it by clicking=2E The system will start installing >> procedure >> >> --Should I begin by uninstalling the existing large app from the >> --dim-phone? >> I would try to use a version wich is not too old=2E The install without >> un= >> installing the current and look whether it will work=2E If not then >> uninstall >> >> So whole operation is a lot of trail and error=2E=2E >> Good luck, Peter >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Osmand" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
