Unlike iOS, anyone can install apps on Android phones and tablets outside of the official app store. While that is convenient, it comes with some real risks.

Sideloading APK files on your Android 12 Opening Note: We recommend that you exercise caution when installing APK files. ONLY download and install files from a trusted source like APKMirror.

Check the box to always open with this app, though, and you should only have to do this once. After that, you can just double-click on any APK file to open it with the WSA-pacman installer.

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Wondering how to download an APK file from the Play Store (and third-party sources)? All you need to do is follow our step-by-step guide.

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The source of the leak has access to the APK files for all One UI 7 apps. He asserts that he has uploaded all the One UI 7 apps to APK Mirror, yet most of them are still awaiting approval.

A new leak about One UI 7.0 includes a set of screenshots with the new UI and icons of some apps, as well as APK files to download.