Can`t install apk files

[iambrandon]

Good Day

I am using the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. I have to download an app for the company I am working for to use on my phone. The app on playstore does not yet work correctly so they sent me links to download the apk files. I have downloaded the apk file but my phone just say "Can`t open file". I have tried the solution and turned the setting on to allow apps from Chrome as I downloaded the apk from chrome but still does not want to open.

Regards,

[Lord_viridis]

I assume you're clicking the notification once downloaded? It won't allow APK install from a notification due to security, instead use a file explorer and navigate to "downloads" folder.

From there you will be able to install the APK

[iambrandon]

I tried it by browsing to "Files" and "Downloads" and still does not work.

[iambrandon]

Good Day

Anyone able to assist me in this matter please ?

[najodleglejszy]

@iambrandon it might be that the app isn't compatible with Android Oreo. do you have any other apk files that you can try installing?

[iambrandon]

@najodleglejszy I dont have any other apk files. I called the tech department of the application and they said it should work with android 8.0.0. I tried an apk installer application and it does not pick up any apk files though.