If you’ve only ever installed apps from the Google Play Store on your Android device, you’re missing out on a whole world of new apps. Unlike iOS, Android allows you to install apps from anywhere—this is called sideloading. Whether you’re an Android beginner or veteran, sideloading is useful to know. We’ll walk you through the process of finding third-party apps, how to sideload those apps, and some safety concerns you should be aware of. What Is Sideloading? Sideloading is the process of installing a file on your Android device from sources other than the Google Play Store. This article is specifically about how to sideload apps, but you can also sideload other media on Android.