APK Installer for Android
AnExplorer has a built-in APK installer that supports every modern Android installer format. Tap any installer file in the file browser — AnExplorer detects the format and handles the installation in one step.
Every Installer Format Supported
| Format | What it contains | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| APK | Standard single-file Android installer | Websites, developers, app stores |
| APKS | Split APK set — base + density/language/ABI splits | SAI, ADB shell |
| APKM | APKMirror bundle — app splits + metadata manifest | APKMirror |
| XAPK | Installer + OBB expansion data in one archive | APKPure, large games |
XAPK installation: AnExplorer automatically extracts OBB data to /Android/obb/[package]/ so games and large apps work immediately — no manual folder copying needed.
APKM / APKS bundles: AnExplorer handles split-APK installation using Android's package session installer API. The correct density, language, and ABI splits are automatically selected, just as Google Play does.
How to Install
- Navigate to the installer file in AnExplorer — internal storage, SD card, USB OTG drive, cloud download, or network share all work.
- Tap the file. Its format (APK/APKS/APKM/XAPK) is detected automatically.
- AnExplorer unpacks and stages the package.
- Android's standard install confirmation appears — tap Install.
- The app appears in your launcher.
Batch Uninstall Multiple Apps
Open Apps in the sidebar → long-press to enter multi-select → choose apps → tap Uninstall. Remove bloatware, clean up trial apps, or wipe a device before passing it on — all in a single step, not one-by-one.
APK Backup
Tap any installed app in the App Manager → Backup APK → choose a destination. The saved .apk can be:
- Reinstalled later without internet access
- Transferred to another Android via WiFi Share
- Archived to Cloud Storage or USB OTG
- Used to downgrade to an older version
Batch backup: Select multiple apps → Backup All → all APKs are saved to the same folder in one shot.
Remote APK Installation from PC
Enable Device Connect to start AnExplorer's HTTP server. Open the IP address in your PC browser, upload an APK from your desktop, and trigger installation remotely — without physically handling the phone. Perfect for:
- Sideloading developer builds during testing
- Installing apps on a phone placed elsewhere in the room
- Bulk setup of multiple devices
App Info & Permissions
Tap any app to see: package name, version code, install date, last updated, storage consumed, declared permissions, and whether it's a split APK bundle. Useful for security auditing before trusting a sideloaded app.
Root-Enabled Features
With root access:
- Silent install without Android confirmation
- Install to external storage (SD card)
- Uninstall system apps and bloatware
- Freeze/disable apps without uninstalling