How to install APK from PC?
I want to install an APK from PC to Android device. And because of user's Android and generally technical skills, I need to do it as automatically (silently) as possible. So how do I send an APK from PC to Android and start install there?
- Connect Android device to PC via USB cable and turn on USB storage.
- Copy .apk file to attached device's storage.
- Turn off USB storage and disconnect it from PC.
- Check the option Settings → Applications → Unknown sources OR Settings > Security > Unknown Sources.
- Open FileManager app and click on the copied .apk file. If you can't fine the apk file try searching or allowing hidden files. It will ask you whether to install this app or not. Click Yes or OK.
This procedure works even if ADB is not available.
adb install <path_to_apk>
http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html#move
Just connect the device to the PC with a USB cable, then copy the .apk file to the device. On the device, touch the APK file in the file explorer to install it.
You could also offer the .apk on your website. People can download it, then touch it to install.