Distribute android app from my own server

Question

I have developed a android app. i just want to distribute it from my own server. i dont want to put it on google play. is it possible? if yes, how can i?

Answer 1

Steps:

• Configure the MIME-TYPE on Web server for apk as application/vnd.android.package-archive

• To do this, you must first prepare your application for release in the normal way.

• Host the release-ready APK file on your website and provide a download link to users.

How it works:

When users browse to the download link from their Android-powered devices, the file is downloaded and Android system automatically starts installing it on the device.

Downsides:

• However, the installation process will start automatically only if the user has configured their Settings to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources .

  

• if you want to monetize your application you will have to process and track all financial transactions yourself and you will not be able to use Google Play's In-app Billing service to sell in-app products .

  

• You will not be able to use the Licensing service to help prevent unauthorized installation and use of your application.

  

Note:

Having said the downsides of it ,its up to you decide which one to stick

Reference

Answer 2

您只需将.apk文件上传到您自己的服务器，然后指向它的链接，如果用户在其设备中启用了“ 从其他来源安装 ”选项，则每个人都可以下载并安装它。