Android is, for the most part, an open platform. You can use the Google Play Store to install apps and games, or you can go off the reservation and install APKs on ...

This is where sideloading comes in, or installing unofficial apps from sources outside of the official Play Store. These apps ...

Finally, my open-source and non-Play Store apps auto-update.

These open-source apps have earned a permanent spot on my Android phone, but sadly, you won’t find them on the Play Store.

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...