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Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources - Motorola

2026-10-22 16:06:23.502

Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources - Motorola

Here's how to download apps on your Motorola 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
    Advanced
    .
  4. Tap
    Special access
    .
  5. Tap
    Install unknown apps
    .
  6. 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
    .
  2. Tap
    Security
    .
  3. From the Device Administration section, tap on
    Unknown sources switch
    to turn on or off.
  4. To continue, review prompt then tap
    OK
    .