How to install Android apk files in Windows using BlueStacks Apk Handler
So I downloaded Bluestacks, run on my Windows 8 PC and thankfully it works like a charm. Later, I figured out an easy way to install Android apk files into Bluestacks launcher so that you can install android apps without cloud connect service.
How to install Android apk files in Bluestacks App Player
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1. Download any apk files from internet, for example Medscape.apk. Medscape is a free medical app for Android.
2. Right click apk files > Open with > open Program Files folder > Bluestacks > and select HD-ApkHandler.exe.
3. Now, your apk files will be automatically installed to Bluestacks when you double click on the files.
4. Working apps installed by using this method :
Dolphin Browser HD
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Amazon Market
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Astro FIle Browser.
Medscape for Android.
Whatsapp installed but I can’t get passed the device identification. Will post about it when I find workarounds.
I’ll try exploring Bluestacks for more possibilities and exciting hacks/tweaks. Thanks Bluestacks for awesome works in bringing Android closer and more integrated into Windows ecosystem.
p/s: To find apk files via google, just type “App name apk mediafire/4shared/hotfile” for example “Medscape apk mediafire” or “Dolphin HD apk 4 shared”.
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10 / 11 / 2011 7:13 pm
Thank you so much for the tip, but how to uninstall those?
10 / 11 / 2011 7:24 pm
somehow there’s no way to remove apps from the launcher, will try to explore bluestacks and post it later, yeah?
10 / 11 / 2011 7:18 pm
Very nice solution! But how to download apk files? Google constantly returns with freeapk.com but I can’t find a way to download the .apk files from their website?
Thanks!
10 / 11 / 2011 7:25 pm
see p/s at the bottom of the article
there’s also pandaapp, apktop.com and many more sites
10 / 11 / 2011 8:17 pm
Oh, wow. Thanks so much for sharing this info. I don’t have my new [first!] tablet yet (November 15; can you guess which one?
), but I’ve really been wanting to try out Amazon’s App Store in advance and you just made that possible. Well, you know, you and BlueStacks. Thanks so much!!!
10 / 11 / 2011 9:45 pm
Just try free version of the app first before you buy it on any Market…to test the compatibility with bluestacks
10 / 12 / 2011 4:19 am
Will do! Thanks again!
10 / 11 / 2011 10:04 pm
Im having the same problem. I have an android phone but it’d be cool to be able to use whatsapp from the pc as well.. Can’t make it work though… please do tell if u find a way around it? i don’t seem to find a way to emulate a machine that’d tell whatsapp it’s inside an android phone.. XD
Thanks!
10 / 12 / 2011 1:30 am
Apps not showing up in bluestack!! Why?
10 / 12 / 2011 1:38 am
Nevermind. It’s working now!!
10 / 12 / 2011 4:26 pm
Has someone figured out where .apks are installed to?
10 / 12 / 2011 5:56 pm
not sure where .apks are installed yet
10 / 12 / 2011 11:17 pm
What about insigned apps???
10 / 13 / 2011 11:58 pm
When I try install apps I get this message ,…
” APK Installation Failed: INSTALL_FAILED_CPU_ABI_INCOMPATIBLE”
Do you know what this might mean
10 / 14 / 2011 10:09 am
some apps especially games not fully supported yet in this alpha release…
10 / 14 / 2011 5:58 am
Ho do I add apps, that come in a zip file with a Folder structure (e.g. Opera mobile, downloaded from the opera site) ?Thanks very much
10 / 14 / 2011 10:13 am
try installing opera mobile apk http://j.mp/nn3BvZ
10 / 27 / 2011 3:44 am
How do I get the apps that I’m running with BlueStacks to connect to the internet? None of the apps seem to be able to access the internet.
10 / 27 / 2011 9:59 pm
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10 / 27 / 2011 11:14 pm
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10 / 29 / 2011 2:06 am
hmmm.. xde la mahal sgt.. jap, crack dia ade x? hehe
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10 / 30 / 2011 5:29 pm
takdop
11 / 3 / 2011 3:41 pm
has anyone found out how to bypass the error that Whatsapp prompt “We can’t identify your device. Please…..”
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11 / 3 / 2011 5:29 pm
there are ways to bypass that but a little bit complicated
11 / 24 / 2011 4:31 am
C:\Users\(your user)\AppData\Local\BlueStacks\AppSync\done
i found my apks installed here!!!! oh and thanks for the great tut!!!!
12 / 6 / 2011 11:21 pm
cube install destinia tapi dye kate tak compatibile..mcm mne nk buat??
12 / 7 / 2011 2:55 pm
destinia tu games…games tak fully supported dalam bluestacks alpha…kena guna bluestacks pro…tak release lagi
12 / 27 / 2011 8:00 am
How can I go about the “cannot recognize device” thing on WhatsApp?
12 / 27 / 2011 8:42 pm
it possible to use whatsapp on bluestacks, try googling for more info
1 / 17 / 2012 2:47 pm
Thanks a lot ~ I can install now.
btw,Do you know How to uninstall ?
1 / 17 / 2012 5:45 pm
you can uninstall if you are using any kind of app manager for android
2 / 23 / 2012 7:40 am
I’ve tried a few games and they’re all incompatible. Do you know of any that are? Is there a way to tell ahead of time (on pandaapp) with the requirements or firmware? Thanks!!
2 / 23 / 2012 7:19 pm
Game installation will be supported in bluestacks beta…will be released early March
3 / 8 / 2012 11:51 am
Nothing I’m installing is showing up.
What version of dolphin works with bluestacks?
3 / 8 / 2012 1:11 pm
Please wait for Bluestacks beta later this month…it will support almost Android apps including Dolphin HD browser
3 / 8 / 2012 1:46 pm
Thanks for the tip. Is there a way to set up a proxy in bluestacks?
3 / 8 / 2012 3:07 pm
I think Bluestacks use your computer internet connection settings…try to set up proxy in Control Panel > Internet Options and see whether it makes any differences in Bluestacks
3 / 9 / 2012 5:33 am
That only seems to set a proxy in internet explorer, not system wide.
Thanks for the suggestion though!!