KingInstaller

Install packages "as Google Play Store", to work around restrictions!
AppID:com.example.kinginstaller
Author:fcaronte
License:GPL-3.0-only
Donation:
InRepoSince:2023-08-21
LastRepoUpdate:2023-08-21
LastAppUpdate:2023-06-01
LastVersion:1.4
Categories:System
APK source:Github
Google Play:Check if it's there
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KingInstaller lets you install packages "as Google Play Store", to work around restrictions. Useful (not only) for Android Auto.

Once you have this app installed, you need to grant it two permissions from within Settings › Apps: the permission to Allow access to manage all files (via Special app access › All files access › KingInstaller), and via all apps › KingInstaller › Install unknown apps check Allow from this source.


Usage

  1. If the .apk is already installed: Uninstall it first
  2. Open KingInstaller
  3. Click Select file ... and select the .apk to install.¹
  4. Click Install as king¹
  5. Wait for text-field with .apk file-path to clear
  6. Validate if package installed "as Google Play Store"¹

¹ For optional settings, as well as the verification steps, please see the app's repo.

anti Anti-Features:
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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store, Droid-ify, or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).

Packages

Version 1.4 (2023-08-21) no RB details yet help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 13.0
  • MinVer: 8.0
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