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Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources - LG

2026-10-22 18:07:31.454

Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources - LG

Here's how to download apps on your LG device 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.

Android 8.x & higher

  1. From a Home screen, navigate to
    Settings Settings icon.
  2. Tap
    Apps & notifications
    .
  3. Tap
    Special access
    .
  4. Tap
    Install unknown apps
    .
  5. Select the unknown app then tap the
    Allow from this source switch
     to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.

Android 7.x & below

  1. From a Home screen, navigate to
    Settings Settings icon.
  2. Tap
    Fingerprints & security
    .
    If unavailable, tap
    Security
    .
  3. From the Phone Administration section, tap on
    Unknown sources
    .
  4. To continue, review prompt then tap
    Allow
    .
    A check mark is present when enabled.