Reader Dan, in his comment to the post, drew attention to the fact that downloading applications for Android, in the way that I described, from Google store Play on this moment does not work. APK Downloader Extension for Chrome browser Now not only does it not work, but it is not even available in the Chrome store. What to do? How to download an Android application to run on your computer?

I did not add to the above post, but I present the download methods here, because there is a lot of material. No registration is required for Firefox, Google Play, the APK Downloader add-on, or the APK Downloader website.

So, 2 ways to download an application from the Google Play store.

Method 1. Doesn't always work, but it's the simplest. Launch any browser and go to Google Play. We find the right application and copy the link.

In this case, you can try clicking the Generate Dowload Link button again. If you are successful (second option), you will receive information about the application and a download button will appear.

Since the method described above does not guarantee fast downloading of the application, there is a more reliable method.

Method 2. Install the APK Downloader add-on for Firefox browser. Launch Firefox and go to the application store page.

After installing and launching the add-on, 2 new windows will open. The first contains links to Additional information and it can be closed.

And the second contains the information we need most. The add-on has already independently generated the ID of the virtual Android device and email for access to the virtual Google account. For the downloaded application to work on your device or emulator, select the Android version and device model.

If you choose incompatible device with the version of the application that is located on Play Market, then you won’t be able to download it. In this case, if this is not critical for you, you should select the device again. For example, many applications did not work on the first time mobile Android devices With Intel processor Atom.

Pressing the Logout button will log you out and take you to a menu where you can select your device type again. In the same menu, you can choose to configure your real or test Google account data.

I don’t see the point of transferring your account password and login to a third-party service, and whether it’s worth doing this is up to you to decide. Perhaps, in the event of interruptions in the operation of virtual accounts, using your account data, you will be able to log in and download the application. You can get your device ID data, which I have already written about in detail.

Now, after we have logged in, we can go to the page of the application that we wanted to download. The long-awaited Download APK button has appeared, which is what we achieved. All you have to do is click it and the application in the form of an apk file will be downloaded to your computer.

The question of how to download an APK file from Google Play may arise for a number of reasons, among which the most common is the unavailability of the application for installation in certain regions. Download installation files from Google Play to Personal Computer Special services help. The procedure will be free, so over time you can completely abandon the Google Play Market due to the uselessness of the store on your phone.

APK-DL

You can find a service for downloading APK from the Play Store on a PC by searching “download APK from Google Play” or “APK Downloader”. For example:

. Suitable sites are not Russified, but this will not prevent you from downloading Google Play services or any other application on Android. Let's see how to download Google APK on apk-dl.com:

Users who have downloaded the APK file can use one of the methods to transfer the installation file to the phone’s memory. Once the installer is on mobile device, you can start installing the program. However, no regional restrictions will apply, since they are only relevant when downloading the application directly from the Play Market.

Don't forget to allow installation of programs from unknown sources. This can be done in the security settings, where there is an option “Unknown sources”. Slide the switch to the “Enabled” position, and then the system will not be able to refuse to install the downloaded APK file.

Downloader on apps.evozi.com

There is 1 more proven service that helps you download the application installation file to your PC.

1. Go to apps.evozi.com in your browser.
2. Select the "APK Downloader" page.
3. Find the application you want to install on your phone. Copy the link to it to the clipboard.
4. Go back to the downloader at apps.evozi.com. Paste the copied URL into the bar and click "Generate Download Link".

Once clicked, another button will appear, this time green. It will say “Click here to download”. Click on it to download the APK file on your PC. Then the scheme is repeated: transferring the installer to the phone/tablet – installation – launching and testing the application.

Other services

If the listed sites do not allow you to download the APK, try performing the operation on other services with similar functionality. APK Downloader is available on websites.

Google Play Market - free program on Android phones, providing users with millions of content from applications, games, books, movies and more.

Play Market is Google Play, it’s the same program, but it’s called differently, for example: Google Store, Play market etc.

Most digital goods are free, but there are also paid versions of applications and games, but almost all movies are for a penny.

To install any content from the store, you must first download the Play Market for free on your Android phone, install it, log in using your Google account and start selecting and downloading.

To receive a paid product, you must link bank card via My Account - Settings.

Key features of the Play Market for Android devices

• support for all builds and Android versions from the earliest to the newest;
• support for more than 100 languages, including Google Play Market completely translated into Russian;
• selected digital products in the “Wishlist” tab;
• real user reviews, ratings, number of downloads and installations;
• automatic updating of all programs downloaded from the Play Market.

Download Play Market for free on your Android phone

What is needed to successfully download and install the Google Play Store on Android phones.

Important! For MIUI firmware, AOSP or CyanogenMod instructions below are not suitable.

1. Download the APK file from the link below. If GP was previously installed on your smartphone or tablet, then check the signatures of the authors, they should be the same. Only in this case will the update, download and installation be correct.
2. Download the same APK.
3. If the phone has ICS firmware\ Jelly Bean\KK, then rename it Phonesky. If the firmware is GingerBread, then in Vending.
4. Download any file manager, recommended Root Explorer, and through it transfer the file to the system\app folder. And you need to set r/w rights to the system partition.
5. Change the file permissions to rw-r-r by selecting Permissions\Permissions in the properties and close the manager.
6. Clear the cache, this item can be selected in the Play Market properties. Restart your smartphone/tablet.

Today we will try to figure out how to download certain resources from the Play Market to your computer. What kind of program is this anyway? What is it used for? Everyone should be able to answer all these questions modern man. Otherwise, he will not be able to use all the capabilities of smartphones.

Description

How can I download from the Play Store to my computer? First, let's figure out what application we have to work with.

Play Market is a resource for downloading and installing programs for Android. The corresponding application is initialized in the OS of the phone or tablet. The resource is an analogue of Google Play.

Sometimes you want to download download files from the Play Market to your computer. Is it possible to do this? And if so, how exactly?

Chances of success

At first glance, it may seem that you cannot download documents to your PC from the Play Market. By default, the application really does not have a corresponding function.

Nevertheless, everyone may be wondering how to download from the Play Market to a computer. There are third-party services that help solve the problem. Some of them are paid, but some do not need to be paid for.

Download result

When downloading Play Store applications to a computer, the user must understand that they will not launch just like that. Either you will have to transfer the received documents to your phone or tablet, or run a special Android emulator in the OS.

This is due to the fact that each downloaded program is in apk format. It is not recognized on Windows, MacOS or Linux as executable file. Therefore, it is problematic to launch the received documents on a PC.

Download methods

How to download games via Play Market to your computer? There is no clear answer to this question. After all, modern programmers are releasing more and more applications every day that make it possible to realize this idea. Let's look at the most common and successful techniques.

Among them are:

• Raccoon APK Downloader program;
• APKPure website;
• resource APKMirror;
• APK Downloader service.

That's not all, but these resources and programs work very well. They are easy to master, so even a child can cope with the task.

Raccoon APK

Now let's look at each scenario in more detail. The Russian Play Market cannot be downloaded for a computer. All the user can do is go to the Russian version of Google Play in the browser. And nothing more.

To download applications from the Play Store on your PC, you can use the Raccoon APK Downloader program. It is shareware. If you pay for the application, then all the possibilities will be revealed to the user software. For example, you can download any utilities from the Play Market. Free version Raccoon APK allows you to download only those applications that do not require payment for their use.

How to download from the Play Market to your computer? Required:

1. Install Raccoon APK Downloader.
2. Launch the application.
3. Log in using your Google Play/Play Market username and password.
4. Select the registration method - “Register a new pseudo-device” or “pretend” existing device" It's better to choose the first option. Next you will have to specify the ID of the device you are using.
5. In the right window, enter the name of the program you are interested in.
6. Click on the magnifying glass image.
7. Click on the desired program.
8. Click on the Download button. It is located in the lower left part of the description of the utility we are interested in.
9. Click on the button with the magnifying glass image in the boot menu.
10. Click on Show Files.

You can skip the last step. It simply allows you to immediately see where the APK file from the Play Store was saved. From a computer to a phone, such documents can be downloaded via a USB cable, like a regular object.

APKPure and download

But this is only one option for the development of events. When thinking about how to download Play Market applications to a computer, users are often faced with a variety of services that allow them to bring their idea to life. For example, there is a website called apkpure. It allows you to download latest versions programs and games of interest.

To use this method you will need:

1. Open apkpure.com in your browser.
2. In the search bar, type the name of the program/game.
3. Search for data.
4. Select the required utility.
5. Click on "Download".

All that remains now is to choose where to save the document. If desired, the user can assign a particular name to the file. Nothing difficult or unclear.

Past versions

How to download from the Play Market to your computer? The following layout allows you to load data different versions. Just use a resource called apkmirror.

How to download games via Play Market to your computer? The following type of instruction will help:

1. Go to apkmirror.com in your browser.
2. Find the desired document on the page that appears. To make searching easier, it is advisable to use a special line.
3. Click on the game you are interested in.
4. Click on the button with the arrow pointing down. It means the "Load" command. You will first have to select the desired software version.
5. Select a location to save the document and confirm the operation.

I guess that's all. The listed actions will help you quickly and free of charge bring the task to life. But that's not all!

APK Downloader

Thinking about how to download from the Play Store to a computer, many come to the conclusion that APK Downloader is perfect for them. This service is free and does not require a Google Play account or ID identification.

How to use such an application correctly? Everything is extremely simple. If you follow these instructions, the user will not have to think about how to download from the Play Market to a computer:

1. Go to the APK Downloader page. The transition address looks like this: apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader.
2. Open Google Play.
3. Find the desired program there.
4. Copy application link. It will appear in the address bar of your browser.
5. Return to the page with APK Downloader.
6. Paste the copied address into the space provided.
7. Click on Generate.
8. Click on Click here to download....
9. Wait a few seconds.

After these steps, the APK file will begin uploading and downloading through the browser. Sometimes the user is prompted to select a location to save the document. Now the resulting file can be used for its intended purpose.

Play Market and launch on PC

Where can I get Google Play Market on my computer? Is there a corresponding program for modern operating systems, copying mobile version utilities?

No. The thing is that to launch the Play Market on computers you have to use Android emulators. This is not a good idea. In addition, only advanced users can use it. This option is not suitable for beginners.

But everyone can use it Google service Play. It works using a PC browser. All the user needs is to open the corresponding service on Google page and log in there. To do this, you will need to have a Gmail account. No programs, utilities or applications. Any browser will allow you to use Google Play at a time convenient for the user. The service is free and works 24/7.

Can I download games and applications through it? Unfortunately no. Google Play allows you to play and work with software only online. But with the help of Gmail, all progress is saved. This feature allows you to transfer data to any computer or browser.

From computer to phone

How to download APK files to your smartphone? They will only be recognized on Android. And this feature is worth taking into account. Otherwise, there will be no point in the actions taken.

We found out how to download certain documents from the Play Market to your computer (Windows 7 and not only). But what to do with them next? Either suffer and run them through Android emulators on a PC, or download them to a mobile device.

Let's pay attention to the second sentence. It usually does not cause any difficulties. But for beginners, you may need some instructions on how to download APK from computer to mobile.

To do this you will have to perform the following steps:

1. Download APK in any convenient way to the operating system.
2. Open the folder with downloaded documents.
3. Connect the USB cable to the phone (it must be turned on) and to the computer.
4. Open a folder on your smartphone (via PC OS) in which it will be convenient to search for downloads.
5. Drag ready-made APKs into the window
6. Disconnect devices from each other. To do this, you can simply unplug the USB cable.

It is done. Now you can find the downloaded APK on your phone and run it. There is nothing unclear or difficult about this. The tasks can be completed even by schoolchildren.

Another secret

How to download from the Play Market to your computer? Last tip, which can be given to modern users - use the service androidappsapk.co/apkdownloader. It works similar to APK Downloader. Allows you to quickly download documents from the Play Market to your computer.

In order to do this, you need:

1. Go to the address above.
2. Find the application you are interested in in Google Play and copy the address of its location.
3. Embed on the page with androidappsapk.
4. Select the platform for which the document is being downloaded.
5. Enter the captcha combination.
6. Click on Generate link....
7. Click on "Download".

It remains to wait for the process to complete. The APK is downloaded through the browser in which the user is working. Everything is very easy.

Conclusion

We found out how to download games and applications from the Play Market to your computer. This task can be solved in a few minutes. Almost all of the techniques listed do not require any costs.

Is it worth running Play Market on your computer? It is not recommended for inexperienced users to do this. As we have already said, Play Market requires an Android OS emulator. Not everyone can cope with it. Failures and malfunctions in the operation of the service cannot be ruled out.

From computer to phone does not take much time. This simplest procedure, with which every modern person is familiar.

You must know, that you can download the installer in the form of an apk only for those applications that are distributed free of charge or for those that you have already purchased.

Easiest way to download apk file from Google Play Store

The best way, in my opinion, to download an apk from Google Play is to use online service APK Downloader. When using APK Downloader, you don't need to sign in to your Google account or enter your Device ID. I recommend learning 6 ways to run Android games and applications on Windows.

Procedure:

I note that when using this method, if the file is already in the APK Downloader database, it takes it from there, and not directly from the store.

Download using directapks.com

The procedure itself looks exactly the same as in the previous case: click the Generate Download Link button and download the APK file to your computer.

APK Downloader Extension for Google Chrome

There is also an APK Downloader extension for Google browser Chrome (Google Chrome Secrets). After installing it, if you open the application page on Google Play, you will see an icon for downloading the installer file next to it.

For the extension to work, you must enter a login and password. Gmail account, as well as Device ID, which can be found using the application of the same name. By the way, when using such tools to download an APK, I recommend creating a separate account (not the one you use for personal purposes on your phone or tablet).

Since this extension is not available in official store Chrome (Google Chrome Address Bar Secrets), and to install it you need to activate the developer mode in the browser, I do not provide download addresses. If necessary, it is easy to find.

Free program Racoon - Google Play client for computer

Racoon is a free program that does not require installation (but requires Java on your computer), which is a desktop client for Google Play. You can download it from the official website

You will also need to enter the name, password and Android device ID, after which you will be able to search and download apk files to your computer. At the same time, you can use the program itself to search; you do not need a browser. I haven’t tried it myself, but, in my opinion and judging by the reviews, this is one of the best options.