topic Re: Can`t install apk files in XZ Series

Can`t install apk files

iambrandon — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:29:35 GMT

Good Day

I am using the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. I have to download an app for the company I am working for to use on my phone. The app on playstore does not yet work correctly so they sent me links to download the apk files. I have downloaded the apk file but my phone just say "Can`t open file". I have tried the solution and turned the setting on to allow apps from Chrome as I downloaded the apk from chrome but still does not want to open.

Regards,

Re: Can`t install apk files

Lord_viridis — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:35:47 GMT

I assume you're clicking the notification once downloaded? It won't allow APK install from a notification due to security, instead use a file explorer and navigate to "downloads" folder.

From there you will be able to install the APK

Re: Can`t install apk files

iambrandon — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:27:58 GMT

I tried it by browsing to "Files" and "Downloads" and still does not work.

Re: Can`t install apk files

iambrandon — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 06:07:14 GMT

Good Day

Anyone able to assist me in this matter please ?

Re: Can`t install apk files

najodleglejszy — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:10:45 GMT

@iambrandon it might be that the app isn't compatible with Android Oreo. do you have any other apk files that you can try installing?

Re: Can`t install apk files

iambrandon — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:36:48 GMT

@najodleglejszy I dont have any other apk files. I called the tech department of the application and they said it should work with android 8.0.0. I tried an apk installer application and it does not pick up any apk files though.