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Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources - Samsung

2026-10-22 18:08:21.262

Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources - Samsung

Here's how to download apps on your Samsung 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, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Apps
    .
  3. Tap
    Menu icon
     (upper-right).
  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 & lower

  1. From a Home screen, navigate to
    Settings
    .
  2. Tap
    Lock screen and security
    .
    If unavailable, tap
    Security
    .
  3. Tap the
    Unknown sources switch
     to turn on or off.
    If unavailable,
    Unknown sources
     to turn on or off. Enabled when check mark is present.
  4. To continue, review prompt then tap
    OK
    .