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2025-05-15 04:49:57.109

Google Pixel Phones - Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources

Here's how to download apps on your Pixel phone from sources other than the Google Play Store.
Your device and personal data are more vulnerable to threats such as Ransomware from apps downloaded from unknown sources. Here's some additional info about downloading from unknown sources and protecting your device against Ransomware.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap 'Apps' or 'Apps & notifications'.
  3. Tap
    Special app access
    .
    If necessary, tap
    Advanced
     then 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.