sideloading
Installing without stores
Sideloading is installing software on a device through unofficial channels—bypassing the app store or marketplace that normally controls what can be installed.
The term implies going around a gatekeeper: I sideloaded the app since it wasn't available in my country's store.
Common with Android phones, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.
The practice ranges from installing legitimate apps unavailable in certain regions to pirating software.
Android application bundle
- IPASound notation system
- AndroidGoogle's phone platform
- iOSMobile operating system
- appsMobile software, briefly
installation · jailbreaking · rooting · third-party · USB transfer · file manager · flashing · bootloader
Programs directing computer operations
- installationProcess of putting in
- executableDirectly runnable program file
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
package · setup · installer · USB · configure · setup wizard · MSI · registry
Self-made alcoholic beverage
- emulatorsPrograms simulating other systems
- moddingAltering games unofficially
- ROMsFixed storage chips
- tweaksMinor modifications
themes · repositories · custom firmware · hacks · patches · mods · community · tinkering
Harmful computer programs
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- exploitNotable act or abuse
unauthorized access · phishing · ransomware · infection · compromise · breach · permissions · certificate
Having surface fractures
- torrentsViolent, rushing streams
- warezIllegally distributed programs
- bootlegIllegally produced goods
- unlicensedWithout official permit
keygen · pirated · counterfeit · copyright infringement · serial · patch
APK
Android application bundle
apps · installation · jailbreaking · rooting · third-party · USB transfer · file manager · flashing · bootloader · OTA
software
Programs directing computer operations
- installationProcess of putting in
- executableDirectly runnable program file
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
firmware · package · setup · installer · USB · configure · setup wizard · MSI · registry
homebrew
Self-made alcoholic beverage
tweaks · themes · repositories · custom firmware · hacks · patches · mods · community · tinkering · enthusiast
malware
Harmful computer programs
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
exploit · unauthorized access · phishing · ransomware · infection · compromise · breach · permissions · certificate · verification
cracked
Having surface fractures
unlicensed · keygen · pirated · counterfeit · copyright infringement · serial · patch
- Device Hackingcustom firmware, exploit, exploits, root access, untethered