Installing Applications on Android Devices

Installing an APK File to an Emulated or Physical Device Using the Android Debug Bridge

Installing an APK File to an Emulated or Physical Device Using the Built-in Emulator of Mobile Development

To install Android applications, you can use the following methods to install applications on emulated or physical devices:

Install an Android application package (APK) file using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

Install an Android application package (APK) file using the built-in emulator of Mobile Development

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If you need to install a certificate, this documentation provides information about installing certificates on Android 4.0 and later devices. See Installing Certificates on Android 4.0 and Later Physical Devices. For additional information, see the device provider's web pages.