Codekiem Apk Downloader

Usually, people get apps for their android device by downloading them from Google Play Store. The downloader gets the app installed for you, without bothering you with unnecessary details like the files required forinstallation etc. But what if you don’t have access to internet and you want an app installed on your phone? Surely you can’t do so without downloading stuff required for the installation. The solution to this problem is simple - just get the APK package of the desired app, and keep it beforehand for later when you need.

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Download APK Files From Google Play Using Chrome Extension In this method you will be installing an APK Downloader Extension for Google Chrome browser as offered by codekiem.com to your computer. First you need to download and install the Google Chrome browser on your computer. Codekiem - APK Downloader Kakann - Watch Face Thread noname81 - LMT Launcher EatHeat - Pie Control daerragh - Odin 3.09 sting0387 - Finding Network Spoofer capslock66 - Creating Network Spoofer st-tps - Creating NotiCounter Widget xda Members (Can't name you all) - Feedback and Questions And anyone else I forgot. As we know, we can download Android App from Google Play by using APK downloader from codekiem.com But currently with APK Downloader 1.2.1 we cannot download the apps from Google Play any more.

APK stands for Android Package. It’s actually a package which contains all the files necessary for installation. In other words, it’s a ‘standalone’ installer for your app which doesn’t require internet connectivity. You can get APK package of an android application from Google Play Store by simply adding an extension called ‘APK Downloader’ to your Google browser. Here we have a step by step procedure which will tell you how to add APK Downloader to your Google Chrome and subsequently, use it for getting APK packages

Go to http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader
Download the extension from the link provided above

Once downloaded, the extension is to be added to your Google Chrome Extensions. To do so, follow these steps.

Go to the ‘Tools’ menu of your Chrome and select ‘Extensions’.
Locate the file you just downloaded (with extension ‘.crx’)
Now drag the file to your Extensions page.
For confirmation look for a small Play Store icon on your address bar

To configure the APK Downloader extension for your android device

Select the ‘options’ button on the menu
Enter the Gmail ID (the one required for Play Store)
Enter your password and device ID of your android device

You can download apk files for your phones and tablets (Samsung, Sony, HTC, LG, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Phone and other brands such as Oppo, Xiaomi, HKphone, Skye, Huawei) right on choilieng.com. Type name of your desired app (or Google Play store URL of the app) in search box and follow instruction steps to download apk files.

For those of you who don’t know where to get device ID of your android device

Dial “*#*#8255#*#*” from your android phone

Go to Google Play Store
Download ‘Device ID’

Device ID will get your device ID for you.
Getting APK of an app is simple, just locate the app you want (on Play Store) and clicking on the APK icon on your address bar will get you your precious APK for that app. Another good thing about APK package is that it makes app sharing simple, now you can share an app with your friends by simply transferring the package to their device.

The APK and APK Downloader will make your life a lot easier if you face problems in installing your favorite apps due to connectivity issues or if you like to share your favorite apps with your friends.

Did you find this post useful? Did you have any problems? For any query, please ask in the comments section below. Cheers :)

Google Play store installs apps directly on your device and does not allow you to download APK files. In this post we will show you how to download and install APK files directly from Google Play instead of going to third party sites.

Why APK Files Instead of apps

Here are some reasons as to why you may want to download APK files from Google Play, instead of directly downloading apps as most regular folks do.

1. Your Phone may be short on space, in which you are left with the option of downloading APK files for the apps on your computer (since you cannot download apps to a computer)

2. Some apps have country restrictions and you won’t be able to download them directly to your phone. In this case you can download APK files on your computer and install it on your device later.

3. You may be having problems downloading some apps to your phone or tablet.

4. You may want to create a collection of apps on your hard drive or cloud storage for use on your phone later, as and when needed.

5. You are a Geek and just want to explore additional ways of installing apps to your device.

Download APK Files From Google Play Using Chrome Extension

In this method you will be installing an APK Downloader Extension for Google Chrome browser as offered by codekiem.com to your computer.

First you need to download and install the Google Chrome browser on your computer. Go ahead and install Google Chrome on your computer, in case you haven’t already done it.

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer

2. Download APK Downloader EXTENSION for Google Chrome Store.

3. Click on +Add TO CHROME (see image below)

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4. You will be presented with a ‘Confirm New Extension’ dialogue box – Click on ‘ADD‘ to add the APK Downloader Extension to the Chrome browser on your computer.

Google will confirm the addition of APK Downloader extension to chrome browser.

Android Device ID

Now that you have added the APK Downloader Extension to Chrome browser, you need to get hold of your Android Device ID of your Android Phone by following these steps.

1. Open Google Play Store (on your Android Phone)

2. Search for and Install Android Device ID app on your phone.

Simple app to get your Device Info/ID/local IP/MAC addresses & Serial that allow you to easily copy and share the ID of your mobile device.

3. Once the installation is complete, Launch the Android Device ID application on your phone by clicking on it.

4. Copy the 16 Digit alphanumeric GSF ID Key that you will see below Google Service Framework (GSF) heading – (see image below)

Login to Google Play From Your Computer

In this step you will be configuring the Google Chrome APK Downloader Extension with the required information that it required to login to your Google Play account.

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1. Open Chrome browser on your computer (not the phone)

2. Click on the 3 line Wrench Icon (See image below) that you will see on the extreme right side of your computer.

3. Next Click on MoreTools > followed by Extensions to launch the Google Chrome Extensions page

3. Locate APK Downloader Extension and click on the Options Link that you will see under the APK Downloader Extension. (See image below)

4. After Clicking on options in Step 3 above you will be taken to APK Downloader login window. Enter Your Email ID, Password and Android Device ID Key in the login window. The Email ID and password in this case will be the email and password that you use to login to Google Play Store.

5. Click on the Green Login Button that you will see at the end of the APK Downloader login screen.

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Download APK Files From Google Play

Once you have completed the above steps, you are all set to download APK files directly from Google Play Store.

1. Visit Google Play Store (using Chrome browser on your computer)

2. Search for the app that you want the APK Files for.

3. Once the app page is open, click on APK Downloader ICON that you will see to the extreme right side of the address bar. (See image below)

4. APK file for the app will be downloaded to your computer.

Hope you will be able to download APK files for all your favourite free apps by following these steps. Please make sure that you are not sharing your Email ID, Password and Android Device ID with anyone.

Install APK Files From PC to Android Device.

Once you have downloaded the APK files to your computer you can start using the apps anytime on your mobile devices by Installing APK files from PC to your Android device.