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Numerous unofficial Android app markets exist, but this one is operated by the same people who run the Android Police blog. So use third-party sources only as needed - and only when you’re confident you’re downloading from somewhere that’s trustworthy. Consequently, your odds of encountering something shady are significantly higher whenever you venture out into the wild. Contrary to popular belief, Android does actually scan apps downloaded from third-party sources (and has since 2013), but the layers of protection are inherently less thorough outside of the Play Store’s virtual walls. Downloaders bewareįirst, a quick word of warning: generally speaking, it’s best to limit your app downloading activity to the Play Store as much as possible. You might even want to find an older version of an app, if a recent update is proving to be problematic.

Or maybe you’re longing to try a newly announced update to an app that hasn’t yet rolled out to you. Say, for instance, you’re looking for an app that isn’t available in your country. And every now and then, that level of freedom can come in handy. Unlike iOS, though, Android gives you the option to install apps from other places. Most of the time, the Google Play Store is all you need to find and download apps on Android.
