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Google Pixel Phones
Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources

2026-10-06 02:56:44.086

Google Pixel Phones
Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources

Downloading third party apps isn't available in the Google Play™ Store. Quickly turn on app installation from unknown sources on your Pixel device to expand your app options.

Before you begin

It's recommended to only download apps from trusted sources, such as Google Play Store.
Downloading apps from unknown sources makes your device and data vulnerable to threats like ransomware.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap
    Apps
     or
    Apps & notifications
    .
  3. Tap
    Special app access
    .
  4. Tap
    Install unknown apps
    .
  5. Select the source of the unknown app (e.g., Chrome, Gmail. etc.) then tap the
    Allow from this source switch
     to turn on or off.