{"id":166516,"date":"2021-05-05T11:40:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T09:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=166516"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:07:29","slug":"how-to-install-apk-in-gameloop-in-7-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-install-apk-in-gameloop-in-7-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Apk in Gameloop in 7 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although <a href=\"https:\/\/gameloop.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gameloop<\/a> gives you access to an extensive library of Android games, you may want a game that isn\u2019t featured. In this case, you would need to install an apk (Android Package Kit) file in Gameloop to be able to play this game. Don\u2019t worry, lucky for us; this is a straightforward process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s look at how to install apk files on Gameloop and Gaming Buddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Install Apk in Gameloop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Download the Game Apk File<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you will need to download the apk file for the game you want from an external source to your computer. Please make sure to use only reputable sources when downloading any games. Once the game is downloaded, extract the files into an easy to find folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install Apk in Gameloop in 7 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-1-4.jpg 520w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-1-4-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-1-4-150x52.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Open Gameloop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the emulator on your computer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-2-6.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install Apk in Gameloop in 7 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-2-6.jpg 705w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-2-6-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-2-6-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Go to \u201cMy Games\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the \u2018My Games\u2019 tab in the top menu bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-3-6.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install Apk in Gameloop in 7 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-3-6.jpg 703w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-3-6-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-3-6-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Click on \u2018others\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the left of the screen, click on the \u2018Others\u2019 option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-4-4.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install Apk in Gameloop in 7 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-4-4.jpg 704w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-4-4-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-4-4-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Add an App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, click on the \u2018Add an App\u2019 option to the right of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install Apk in Gameloop in 7 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-5-1.jpg 701w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-5-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-5-1-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Add the APK File<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the next window, search for the apk file of the game you are installing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install Apk in Gameloop in 7 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-6-1.jpg 675w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-6-1-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-6-1-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Install APK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve added the file, it will automatically be installed. A pop-up window will appear to let you know the installation was successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-7.jpg\" alt=\"How to Install Apk in Gameloop in 7 Easy Steps\" class=\"wp-image-166523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-7.jpg 485w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-7-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/Step-7-150x55.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install More Games, Have More Fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, the option to easily install apks on Gameloop means you are not only limited to their library but also any other games that have apk files. This opens up the whole world of Android gaming on your computer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although Gameloop gives you access to an extensive library of Android games, you may want a game that isn\u2019t featured. In this case, you would need to install an apk (Android Package Kit) file in Gameloop to be able to play this game. Don\u2019t worry, lucky for us; this is a straightforward process. 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