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Steps to install a third-party APK file on your Android device

1. Enable unknown sources

Open Settings > Security and Privacy > Advanced Security and Privacy > Installation Sources.

This may vary from device to device. To make it easier, use the search in Settings: type “sources” or “unknown apps”.

Find the app or browser you want to use to download APK files and enable the option to allow installation from unknown sources.

Android settings: allowing installation from unknown sources
Android settings: allowing installation from unknown sources
Android settings: allowing installation from unknown sources
Android settings: allowing installation from unknown sources

2. Download the APK file

Open a web browser on your Android device and go to sharingsms.com/apk to download the APK file. You can also download it from your Personal Account. Tap the download button to save the APK file to your device.

Downloading the APK file in the browser

3. Find the APK file

Once the download is complete, open the file manager app on your Android device and navigate to the folder where the APK file is saved.

4. Start the installation

Tap the APK file to start the installation process.

5. Grant permissions

When prompted, provide the necessary permissions to proceed with the installation.

6. Install the app

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application. After the installation is complete, you can find the application in the app drawer or on the Home screen.

Sharing SMS app icon on the Home screen

7. (Optional) Disable unknown sources

For security reasons, after installing an APK, it is recommended that you go back to your device settings and disable the option that allows installation from unknown sources.

Please note that installing applications from third-party sources may pose a security risk, so it is important to download APK files only from reliable sources.