How to download the apk file of the application directly from the Google Play Store

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-13 00:26

Many Android users know that with the Titanium Backup app it is possible to pull the app out of the device as an apk file. Today we will look at a method by which you can pull the apk file of the application directly from the Google Play Store.

The advantage of this method is that there is no need to pre-install the application on the device. Unfortunately, this method only works for free apps. So what we need:

1. Google Chrome

Create a second shortcut for Google Chrome on the desktop.

We do on the shortcut, right click, select "Properties". In the "Object" field, add the following commands separated by a space:

--ignore-certificate-errors

--allow-running-insecure-content

It will look something like this:

… / Chrome.exe --ignore-certificate-errors --allow-running-insecure-content

Click "Apply" and "OK".

After this operation, you need to restart the browser, closing all running instances of the application.

2. Google account name and device ID

In fact, we are going to simulate downloading the application to the device, so you need to know the name of your account, that is, the name of your Google mailbox, as well as the identification number of your Android device.

Everything is clear with the box, but to find out the device ID, open the dialer on your smartphone and dial * # * # 8255 # * # *

On the screen that appears, you must find the line "Device ID:"

The identification number is a combination of letters and numbers following "android-". For example, if you see "Device ID: android-1122aa33bb445577" in the line, then the identifier is the combination "1122aa33bb445577". Write down this combination.

If for some reason you did not manage to find out your Device ID using the above method, you can simply download the Device ID application from the Google Play Store.

3. APK Downloader

Download a browser extension called APK Downloader.

In the window that appears, enter the address of our Google account, that is, the email address. Password (yeah, scary), as well as Device ID. After that we press "Login".

In the next window, select your country and mobile operator, and then click "Save Settings". Next, a window should appear with a message about the successful activation of the extension.

4. Google Play Store

Now go to our favorite Google Play Store and select any free application. A characteristic green head with an arrow will appear on the right side of the address bar of the browser.

Click on this icon, and the application is successfully downloaded to your computer as an apk file. In fact, now we are able to create standalone distributions of free applications.