2 Ways to Share Apps Between Android Devices

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Method 1: Share Apps Between Android Devices Using the Play Store

The easiest and quickest way to share apps between Android devices is via the Play Store. It uses theNearby Share feature—available on all phones running Android 6.0 or higher—to share the app file quickly. You can use this method to share multiple apps at once.

To share apps with nearby Android devices via the Play Store:

Step 1:Open thePlay Storeon the phone from which you want to share the app.

Step 2:Tap theprofile iconat the top right > selectManage apps & device.

Step 3:Under theOverviewtab, tap theSendbutton next to Share apps.

Step 4:On the following screen, you’ll see a list of apps installed on your phone. You can sort these apps by name or size.

Step 5:Use the checkboxes to select the apps you want to share and tap thesend iconat the top right.

Step 6:On the receiving device, open thePlay Storeand go to theManage apps & devicepage (refer to the steps above). Then, tap theReceivebutton next to Share apps.

Step 7:After the receiving device shows up on the sender’s phone, select it.

Step 8:On the receiving device, you should see the samefour-digit codeas on the sender’s device. SelectReceiveto initiate the app transfer.

Step 9:After the app is transferred, tap theInstallbutton next to the app to install it. If there are multiple apps, tap theInstall allbutton to install them all at once.

Step 10:TapDisconnectat the top right on either of the devices.

Method 2: Share Apps Between Android Devices Using the Google Files App

While sharing apps through the Play Store is simple, it is not the only option. You can also use the Google Files app to share apps with another Android device. Unlike the above method, the Google Files app allows you to share APK files of your apps via Bluetooth, Nearby Share, or a third-party file transfer app.

Although the Files app comes pre-installed on most Android devices,download it from the Play Storeif it isn’t already on your phone. You do not need toinstall the appon the receiving device.

Step 1:Open theFilesapp on the device from which you want to send apps.

Step 2:In theBrowsetab, tap onApps.

Step 3:Under the Installed apps tab, locate theappyou want to share. Tap thethree-dot menu iconnext to it and selectShare.

If you want to share multiple apps at once, tap the three-dot menu and chooseSelect. Then, use the checkboxes to select apps and tap theshare iconat the top right.

Step 4:In the share sheet menu, select yourpreferred sharing option. You can share your app using Bluetooth, Nearby Share, or a third-party app.

Step 5:On the receiving device, tap the receivedAPK fileand selectInstall.

If you use a third-party app to install the APK file, you may see a warning message about installing unknown apps. In that case, select theSettingsoption and enable the toggle for your app. After that, you should be able to install the app using the APK file.

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Last updated on 02 August, 2024

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