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# 3. Install the Debug APK in your device

## Install Debug APK

It's necessary to enable APK installs on your Android device.

Find bellow instructions depending on your Android version and device brand. If you have trouble finding the option, most devices have a top search bar in Settings, where you can enter "unknown" or "external" to try to find a direct link to this section.

## For Android 8 and above

#### **Samsung devices:**

1. Go to your phone’s **Settings**.
2. Go to **Biometrics and security** > **Install unknown apps**.
3. Select the browser (e.g., Chrome or Firefox) you want to download the APK files from.
4. Toggle **Allow from this source** on.

#### Xiaomi/Redmi/Pocophone **devices:**

1. Go to your phone’s **Settings**.
2. Go to **Privacy protection > Special app access.**
3. Tap on **Install unknown apps.**
4. Select the browser (e.g., Chrome or Firefox) you want to download the APK files from.
5. Toggle **Allow from this source** on.

#### Other devices:

1. Go to your phone’s **Settings**.
2. Go to \*\*Security (\*\*or **Security & privacy)** > **More settings**.
3. Tap on **Install apps from external sources**.
4. Select the browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Opera...) you want to download the APK files from.
5. Toggle **Allow app installs** on.

## **For versions earlier than Android 8**

1. Go to your phone’s **Settings**.
2. Tap **Security**.
3. Under **Device administration**, toggle **Unknown sources** on.


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