Android Application Package (APK) Format
An Android Application Package (APK) Format is a package file format.
- Context:
- It can (typically) be used by the Android OS.
- I can contain an Android Application, such as a Google Camera App.
- See: Android Debug Bridge, Package Format, Mobile App, File Format, Mobile Games, Package (Package Management System), APPX.
References
2020
- (Wikipedia, 2020) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_application_package Retrieved:2020-6-16.
- Android Package (APK) is the package file format used by the Android, and a number of other Android-based operating systems for distribution and installation of mobile apps, mobile games and middleware.
APK is analogous to other software packages such as APPX in Microsoft Windows or a Debian package in Debian-based operating systems. To make an APK file, a program for Android is first compiled using Android Studio[1], and then all of its parts are packaged into one container file. An APK file contains all of a program's code (such as .dex files), resources, assets, certificates, and manifest file. As is the case with many file formats, APK files can have any name needed, but it may be required that the file name ends in the file extension ".apk" for being recognized as such.
The Android system allows users to manually install APK files only after they turn on an "Unknown Sources" setting that allows installation from sources other than trusted ones like Google Play. One may do so for many reasons, such as to install apps not found on the store, or to install an older version.[2] Although one can downgrade an app this way by uninstalling the new version first, doing it via Android Debug Bridge is better as it allows for keeping data.
- Android Package (APK) is the package file format used by the Android, and a number of other Android-based operating systems for distribution and installation of mobile apps, mobile games and middleware.
2020a
- https://www.androidsage.com/2020/05/11/download-latest-google-camera-apk-for-samsung-galaxy-s20-series/
- QUOTE: ... Google Camera APK is a very popular app for Android devices, especially for their features like Night Sight and Astrophotography mode among other things. Google’s camera software is one of a kind and hence it can take some stunning photos in portrait mode and even at night. The latest Google Camera version 7.3.0.21 is now available for download and has been ported to other Android phones as well.
The new Google Camera 7 originally came with the Pixel 4 and 4 XL phones. The Gcam developers community started porting the new Google camera 7.3 to various Android devices. Luckily, there are still some developers who are supporting Samsung phones. So download and install the latest Google Camera 7.3 or modded Gcam 7.3 APK for Samsung Galaxy S20 series here. …
- QUOTE: ... Google Camera APK is a very popular app for Android devices, especially for their features like Night Sight and Astrophotography mode among other things. Google’s camera software is one of a kind and hence it can take some stunning photos in portrait mode and even at night. The latest Google Camera version 7.3.0.21 is now available for download and has been ported to other Android phones as well.