How to Enable Install Unknown Apps/Sources – Android & Windows
Have you not found your favorite app on the Play Store and want to download it from Google? Don’t worry! I will help you to do so with a few simple steps. You just need to enable the “Install Unknown Apps” option on your device and then you will be able to get your favorite apps like BeeTV. Here is how to do it on your Android and PC/Laptop (Emulator).
How to Enable Install Unknown Apps on Android
To enable the Install Unknown Apps or Sources is mandatory to download the apps that are not found on the Play Store. It’s also mandatory if you want to install a third-party app on your device. Below is the step-by-step process to do it on your Android device. Please follow the instructions for your relevant Android model.
Samsung
- Open the “Settings” in your device menu.
- Navigate to “Biometrics and Security.”
- Click the “Install Unknown Apps” option.
- Choose “Chrome” and enable “Allow from this source.”



Huawei
- Open the “Settings” of your device.
- Navigate to “Security & Fingerprint.”
- Find and enable the “Unknown Sources” option.
Vivo
- Open the “Settings” of your device.
- Navigate to the “Security” option.
- Enable the “Unknown Sources” option.
Xiaomi
- Open the device’s “Settings” and choose the “Password and Security” option.
- Open the “Special App Access” option in the “Privacy Settings.”
- Open “Install Unknown Apps” and select the “Chrome.”
- Enable the option from there.
Oppo
- Open your device’s “Settings.”
- Click on “Additional Settings.”
- Select the “Device & Privacy” option.
- Enable the “Apps installed from unknown sources” option.
Google Pixel
- Navigate to the “Settings” of your device.
- Click the “Apps and Notifications” option.
- Click on “Advanced Tab” and then “Special App Access.”
- Click the option and Enable “Allow from this sources.”
One Plus
- Open your device’s “Settings” and select “Apps and Notifications.”
- Click the “Special App Access” and choose the “Chrome.”
- Enable the “Install Unknown Sources” option.
How to Enable Install Unknown Apps on PC/Laptop (Emulator)
An emulator provides an Android-like environment to your PC/Laptop. With it, you can install your favorite Android Apps on your PC just like Android mobiles or tablets. Here is how you can enable the installation of unknown sources of your emulator.
Enable Install Unknown Apps on Emulator
- Open the emulator and click on the “Settings” icon.
- Navigate to the “Apps” settings, click and open the specific app like BeeTV.
- Navigate to “Advanced”, click on it and scroll down.
- Click on “Install Unknown Apps” option and enable it.

Conclusion
Enabling the “Install Unknown Apps” option helps you to install your desired apps that aren’t found on the Play Store. You can simply enable this option from your device’s settings. You can also enable it for PC from the emulator’s settings. Please contact us if you need further assistance regarding the enabling of this option.