However, if you want to install apps on a device without Google Play installed (mostly in cases of devices with custom ROMs or in Android emulators), you will have to go through the process of installing the app, backing it up, connecting the smartphone to the PC and then transferring the file to the PC. Though you may have a wireless network at home and the data connection may be fast and cheap, there are times when you need to backup the app for your own purposes.īacking up an app and storing it on your Micro SD card is simple and there are numerous apps available on Google Play that can backup installed apps. This could be time consuming and utilize expensive 3G data if your apps are huge. However, if you own multiple Android smartphones, you will need to do this on all smartphones, one after the other.
Downloading an Android app from Google Play is as simple as tapping the app icon on your phone or tablet, searching for the app and hitting the install button.
