Clear, practical technology insights About · Contact

How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

With the BlueStacks emulator, you can install and run Android applications through the Play Store or via APK, XAPK files.

Author: Micah Soto2 minutes read
Table of Contents

In the article below, let's learn how to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks very simply.

First you need to download and install BlueStacks at here.

1. Install APK, XAPK files on Sidebar

Step 1 : You click on the Open Sidebar icon to display the utility tools in BlueStacks. If your Sidebar is already displayed, skip this step.

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

Step 2 : You find and click on the Install apk icon or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + B .

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

Step 3: You click on apk file (1) => Open (2) .

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

After the installation is complete, the application will display on the main screen.

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

2. Install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks by drag & drop

Step 1 : Open BlueStacks and the folder containing the apk file to install. Next, you drag that APK file and drop it into the BlueStacks software .

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

After "dropping" the file into BlueStacks, you will see a square-shaped cursor as shown below.

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

Step 2 : The installation will take place, you can see the Installing status on the application.

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

After the installation is complete, you can open the application in BlueStacks and experience.

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

3. Install APK, XAPK files in the folder containing the file

Step 1 : You right-click on the apk file, xapk, you need to install (1) => Open with BlueStacks APK Installer (2) .

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

Then the installation status will appear.

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

Step 2 : After the installation is complete, you can open the application and use it.

images 1 of How to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks

With simple ways to install APK, XAPK files on BlueStacks, you can experience interesting mod games that are not available on the Play Store. Good luck!

Was this article helpful?

Your feedback helps us improve.

Discussion

Reader Comments 0

Sign in with email or Google to join the discussion.