How to install games & apps from APK, APKs & OBB files
Ever you wonder what an APK is? Why, when you want to install an app or a MOD game, must you install it using an APK? Here is everything related to the APK you should read and should know to avoid having problems and problems related.
Table of contents
1. About APK
What is an APK?
APK is an acronym for “Android application package”, which is an application installer used on the Android operating system. APK is a ZIP-based archive, based on the JAR format and has a .apk extension.
Why need APK?
- From time to time, you want to experience new games and apps that are not yet available on Google Play.
- Install apps that are blocked or restricted in certain countries on Google Play.
- No Play Store app on your phone / Can’t open Play Store app
- Installing apps through APK also allows you to install paid apps, which infringe copyright.
What is Obb?
Obb is an additional data file for the app. Some need them to work, while some don’t. If you see the Obb download link in posts on APKMody, then you need to download them.
What is APKs?
With the release of Android App Bundles, this new format of Google Play will make it impossible for us to share APK anymore. Replace it with APKs.
APKs cannot be installed in the normal way. To install APKs, you need to use APKMODY Installer (Refer to the installation instructions below).
2. Guides
Allow installing third-party apps on your device
If you want to install the game or application through the APK, you must make sure the phone is allowed to install third-party apps.
Do this by going to Settings > Privacy > and selecting Unknown sources.
Install an APK
Installing an APK file is as simple as eating a cake. You download it from our website, click on it and you will see a notification, select Install to install the application on your device.
Install an APKs
Note: To install an APKs file, you must first have APKMODY Installer installed on your device. APKMODY Installer is available on Google Play or you can download APK file here.
Step 1: Open APKMODY Installer -> select Install APKs
Step 2: Navigate to the location of the downloaded APKs file -> Select Select
Step 3: Installation window appears, select Install.
Installing app with Obb data
In the case of the application you want to install have an OBB, follow these steps:
Note: To install an OBB file, you must first have APKMODY Installer installed on your device. APKMODY Installer is available on Google Play or you can download APK file here.
Step 1: Download APK from APKMODY and install.
Step 2: Download OBB.
Step 3: Open APKMODY Installer -> select Install OBB
Step 4: Navigate to the location of the downloaded OBB file (.zip) -> Select Select
This application will install OBB on Android/obb path automatically. Once done, you can open the app.
For example, in case you want to install Soul Knight APK, you will need:
- Download the APK of Soul Knight from APKMODY and install (Don’t open it after installation)
- Download OBB (com.chillyroom.dungeonshooter.zip)
- Open APKMODY Installer -> select Install OBB
- Navigate to the location of the downloaded OBB file (com.chillyroom.dungeonshooter.zip) -> Select Select
- This application will install OBB on Android/obb path automatically. Once done, you can open the game.
3. Common problems when installing APK
1. Error “App not installed”
Take each of the following measures:
a, If you get this error, you may have another version of the app (already on the phone) that you are trying to install. Please uninstall it first!
b, It is also possible that the Play Protect feature is turned on, please turn off Play Protect!
c, This error may also occur because your phone does not support this APK file.
d, If you have done all the above and still cannot fix the problem, try restarting the device!
2. Error “Download failed because you may not have purchased this app”
This error usually occurs with apps contain OBB, it seems that you forgot to download OBB.
What if even if you copied the OBB to the correct position and still got an error? Try installing the original version from Google Play first, then uninstall it. And try to install the APK / OBB again!
3. Error “Black screen”, “Loading screen stuck”
Similar to error 2, it looks like you forgot to install OBB, or did it incorrectly.
4. Cannot login with Facebook / Google
This is a problem with all applications that are modified. You may need to root your device to be able to log in.
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Do I have to download the OBB file again if the game has newer version?
Yes
Just for info: A lot of Android devices come with an installation manager, which works exactly as the APKMODY Installer
It not true. APKMODY Installer used to install APKs and OBB faster. Another file manager can’t do that.
Can I install it on iOS
iOS is not Android. On iOS, if it isn’t on the App Store, you can’t install it.
Can I do it on bluestacks?
I think it will be OK
Is it possible to remove the modded stardew valley unlimited money but it wont affect my progress?
APK signature does not match, how to fix
I was playing until lvl. 7, suddenly get notice my account banned. Can you help mody? I don’t sign up/register.
I need help installing a mod for last day on earth for iOS but I don’t know how you system is confusing!
Unable to install the app because it conflicts with an already installed app with same package name
That’s my problem. Please help. What should I uninstall?
Remove the old app first.
I did get the money but, why can’t I use my old Sim acc?, I can’t log in to Facebook too.
I really need help. I cannot open the app it says I do not own the license of the game and I might not have paid it. What should I do?
Having a problem with copying obb file. I don’t think I have SD card on my device do I have to buy one.
You don’t need. Just find the path Android/obb/ with your file manager
Is it for ios?
And advice on an apk mod such as soul knight mod anyone has a problem with it saying “App not installed” I don’t understand how to fix it I’ve looked all over the internet!
Take each of the following measures:
a, If you get this error, you may have another version of the app (already on the phone) that you are trying to install. Please uninstall it first!
b, It is also possible that the Play Protect feature is turned on, please turn off Play Protect!
c, This error may also occur because your phone does not support this APK file.
d, If you have done all the above and still cannot fix the problem, try restarting the device!
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