How to install .apk files

[xbroogw1]

Can someone please tell me how to install .apk files?

I have recently installed the Wanamlite ICS ROM. There was a zip file with it called hidden apps which has a few .apk files to install (vLingo, Swype etc), but I don't know how to install them.

Can anyone give me some advice on how to do this?

Thanks.

 

[Shotgun84]

Put the apk's on your phones sd card then find them using my files and press and that's it.

Edit: is it a cwm flashable zip? If it is go into recovery mode and flash.

 

[xbroogw1]

Thanks for your help. To be honest, Im not sure if it is a CWM flashable zip. How would I know/find out?

 

[Shotgun84]

It looks like you have to instal them manually. So open the zip using root explorer or similar then press the apk's and they will instal.

 

[Kie]

Remember to first go to Settings -> Security and scroll down to the bottom and make sure 'Unknown sources' is ticked. Otherwise foreign apk files (ie non-Play Store) may have issues when installing.

 

[xbroogw1]

Thanks for your help.