--- title: Manually Installing an APK on an Android Scanner description: How to manually install an APK on an Android scanner --- [Skip to content](https://support.idscan.net/mobile-hardware/manually-installing-an-apk-on-an-android-scanner#main-content) [New Support Ticket](https://support.idscan.net/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![IDScan.net-Logo-Transparent-White-Orange](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/IDScan.net-Logo-Transparent-White-Orange.png?width=150&height=24&name=IDScan.net-Logo-Transparent-White-Orange.png)](https://support.idscan.net/?hsLang=en) - Support Knowledge Base - [IDScan.net Website \>\>](https://idscan.net/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Support Knowledge Base - [IDScan.net Website \>\>](https://idscan.net/) - [New Support Ticket](https://support.idscan.net/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Knowledge Base](https://support.idscan.net/?hsLang=en) 2. [Mobile Device Setup](https://support.idscan.net/mobile-device-setup?hsLang=en) 3. [Troubleshooting](https://support.idscan.net/mobile-device-setup?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) # Manually Installing an APK on an Android Scanner ## How to manually install an APK on an Android scanner **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Sideloading?](https://support.idscan.net/mobile-hardware/manually-installing-an-apk-on-an-android-scanner#What-is-Sideloading) - [How To Sideload an APK](https://support.idscan.net/mobile-hardware/manually-installing-an-apk-on-an-android-scanner#How-To-Sideload-an-APK) We recommend downloading VeriScan directly from the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.idscan.android.vsonline). This allows you to get automatic updates every time we release a new version. To get started setting up your device, use our [device setup guide](https://support.idscan.net/identify-your-scanner?hsLang=en). ### What is Sideloading? Sideloading is installing an app that doesn't originate from the Google Play Store. Android applications are saved as APK files, so your file might look like this: **VeriScanOnline.apk** This can be useful when using a custom-developed Android app that isn't available to all users. *DO NOT install APK files onto your device if you do not trust the source.* *You should only install APK files from an [IDScan.net](https://IDScan.net) representative and an [idscan.net](https://idscan.net) download link.* *If you have any questions, you can always reach out to us by creating a [support ticket here](https://support.idscan.net/support/tickets/new?hsLang=en).* ### How To Sideload an APK Download the APK to a memorable location: typically it will be in your downloads folder. Connect your device with the provided USB cable. Your PC should chime, and a notification will appear on your device. Pull down the notification shade and tap this notification: **Android System - USB Charging this Device** ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224773057originalGqK7m7Zf4a6C3gsDjTj4564Zr7-SD5UdFA.png?width=450&height=270&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224773057originalGqK7m7Zf4a6C3gsDjTj4564Zr7-SD5UdFA.png)   In the **Use USB to** menu, select the **Transfer Files** Option: ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224773130original-5JMkMEg6NAUq-NWe1T73vja-ltPFw5uxA.png?width=450&height=539&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224773130original-5JMkMEg6NAUq-NWe1T73vja-ltPFw5uxA.png)   The device may disconnect and reconnect automatically. It will appear on your device as a standard USB Storage device. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224774772original89us7LKhHyPt52THoAto2bJykp2MNbwwzg.png?width=450&height=313&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224774772original89us7LKhHyPt52THoAto2bJykp2MNbwwzg.png)  Locate the .APK file from the location you saved it on your PC and copy it. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224774729originalP6j-7oPG3JFQSnBCwJfCrjfVJQxMkGBeeQ.png)   Navigate to the **Downloads** folder located at **V9000 \> Internal Shared Storage \> Download** Paste the APK to your device's download folder. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224774918originalW5yme611jM6-uUmnKDJnoldOImRP8eE52g.png?width=450&height=372&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224774918originalW5yme611jM6-uUmnKDJnoldOImRP8eE52g.png)   Once the transfer is complete, you can disconnect your device from your PC. On your device, open the File Manager application. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224775492originalP4gtbMF1vih8hjwLK70HCXpw5zY1HtOGHw.png?width=120&height=115&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224775492originalP4gtbMF1vih8hjwLK70HCXpw5zY1HtOGHw.png)   Locate the Download folder within the File Manager and locate the APK file you just copied. Tap on the APK and it will open the Install dialogue. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224775846originalm2NFWovOwxCigVaHHhmzVeCvSTaYIYEYeQ.png?width=450&height=301&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224775846originalm2NFWovOwxCigVaHHhmzVeCvSTaYIYEYeQ.png)   It will ask you if you would like to install the application. Select the **Install** button to begin the installation. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224776835originalUV717nNLTIVzroUb3h723QIVpdU1e-kPNA.png?width=450&height=209&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224776835originalUV717nNLTIVzroUb3h723QIVpdU1e-kPNA.png)![](https://support.idscan.net/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224776824originalZtJBD98lkBFNmKK8thPaHSO2a0LZN-sEMw.png)![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224777329originalkNPfKIGY17Pib81vEO4BnJwOZmp2AMxCRg.png?width=450&height=75&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224777329originalkNPfKIGY17Pib81vEO4BnJwOZmp2AMxCRg.png)   Once the installation is complete, it will notify you with the option to open the newly installed app. Tap **Open** to launch the newly installed application. ![](https://support.idscan.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224777282originalwa4uS1ECvdbJnNFTsM0H-uf_sFJApP6ksw.png?width=450&height=83&name=s3.amazonaws.comcdn.freshdesk.comdatahelpdeskattachmentsproduction43224777282originalwa4uS1ECvdbJnNFTsM0H-uf_sFJApP6ksw.png) ![](https://support.idscan.net/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.idscan.netsupportsolutionsarticles43000628439-manually-installing-an-apk-on-an-android-scannerhit.gif) - 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