How to Enable Install Unknown Sources in Pixel 4a

Here’s how to enable unknown sources in Google Pixel 4a 5G. When you allow installing unknown apps on Pixel 4a, you can easily install apk file or third-party apps without downloading from the play store. Sometimes install third-party apps causing issues or damage your Android phone and loss the data. You can enable unknown sources on Pixel 4a using apps & notification settings. Compatible with Pixel 5, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL.

How to Enable Unknown Sources in Google Pixel 4a 5G

Step 1: Swipe down the notification tray at the top and touch on the “Settings gear (Cog)” icon.

Step 2: Touch “Apps & notifications”.

Step 3: Touch on “Advanced”.

Step 4: Scroll at the end and touch “Special app access”.

Step 5: Touch on “Install unknown apps”.

You can see available apps like Chrome, Drive, Facebook, Gmail, WhatsApp, etc.

Step 6: Touch any “App” from the list.

By default turned off unknown sources in your stock Android devices.

Step 7: Toggle on “Allow from this source”.

How to Install Apk file on Google Pixel 4a 5G

Step 1: Open the download folder and tap on “APK file” in your Pixel 4a.

You can see this message: For your security, your phone is not allowed to install unknown apps from this source.

Step 2: Touch on “Settings”.

Step 3: Toggle on “Allow from this source” and go back.

Step 4: Touch on “Install”.

You can see the app installed message on the screen when you complete the process.

Check Also: How to Change Default Apps in Pixel 4a 5G

How to Turn Off Install Unknown Sources on Pixel 4a

Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Install unknown apps > Tap the App > Toggle off Allow from this source

How to Change App Permission on Google Pixel 4a 5G

Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Permission manager > Select the category > Tap any app > Choose from Allow all the time/Allow only while using the app/Ask every time/Deny

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