How to Install an APK/XAPK and OBB File?

📱 How to Install an APK File

APK (Android Package Kit) is the standard file format for Android apps.

Steps:

Download the APK file

  • You can download it from a trusted source or transfer it from your PC.

Enable Unknown Sources

  • Go to Settings → Apps & Notifications → Special app access → Install unknown apps.
  • Select your browser or file manager and enable "Allow from this source."

Locate the APK file

  • Open your File Manager and find the downloaded APK (usually in the Downloads folder).

Install the APK

  • Tap the APK file → Tap Install.
  • Wait a few seconds until the installation completes.

Open the App

  • Tap Open to launch, or find it in your app drawer.

📦 How to Install an XAPK File

XAPK files are basically APK + OBB (game data) combined — often used for larger games.

Option 1: Using XAPK Installer (Recommended)

  1. Download & install an app like XAPK Installer, APKPure, or ZArchiver from a trusted source.
  2. Open the installer and locate your .xapk file.
  3. Tap Install — the tool will automatically extract and place the OBB files correctly.

Option 2: Manual Installation

If you prefer to do it manually:

1. Change the file extension

  • Rename .xapk to .zip and extract it using ZArchiver or any unzip tool.

2. Install the APK

  • Inside the extracted folder, tap the .apk file to install it.

3. Copy OBB files

Copy the OBB folder (usually inside Android/obb) to:

Android/obb/<package_name>/

Example: Android/obb/com.example.game/

4. Launch the Game

Once copied, open the game — it should run smoothly.

⚠️ Important Tips

  • Always download APK/XAPK from trusted sources to avoid malware.
  • Ensure you have enough storage space before installing large XAPK files.
  • Disable “Unknown Sources” again after installation for security.

How to install unknown sources Apps APK file to Android

Out of the box, your Android device only allows you to install apps from Google Play Store. To install software anywhere else, you have to enable installation from third-party sources. That is, enable the “Unknown Sources” setting.

  1. From the Home screen go to Settings >> More.
  2. Go to Security >> Device administration.
  3. Check "Unknown Sources"

This will enable you to install apps from sources other than the Play Store.

You may need to adjust this according to your Android models. For some users, simply go to Settings -> Security and make sure Unknown Sources is checked. Sometimes you meet the problem of can’t downloading apps.

Do remember to make sure the Unknown sources is checked so you can download apk files other than the Play Store.
Why do we need to download apps from "Unknowns sources"?

If you know an update is out, but the Play Store hasn’t yet pushed it to your device, all you can do is wait. And even if you want to get software from the Play Store but have to download the APK manually to get around regional restrictions, you won’t be able to install it without enabling access to unknown sources. Apklust.com provides apk files with no restriction of region. You can get apps here wherever you are.

Where to put the OBB or Data file?

  1. First of all unzip/extract the downloaded OBB or Data file in your PC or laptop.
  2. Copy the ‘Data’ folder and place it into the given path: External SD Card > Android > Data > **paste the folder here**In case of OBB files, copy the OBB folder and place it in the given path here: External SD Card > Android > OBB > **paste the folder here**
  3. If you cannot find the OBB or Data folder, you can create a new folder manually.
  4. Make sure that the files are successfully copied to your SD card.
  5. Disconnect your phone from your PC.
  6. Run the APK file now.