How to install apps on Android cloud phones
Cloud phones let you install apps in three ways: from the built-in “Apps” list, from Google Play, or by uploading an APK file directly to a running cloud phone.
➡️ For a quick install, start the cloud phone → click “Apps” in the bottom-right corner → find the app → click “Install”.
Use Google Play when you want to install through a Google account, or upload an APK file when you already have the app installation file.
Install from “Apps”
This is the quickest way to install an available app on a running cloud phone.
How it works
- Start the cloud phone
- Tap the “Apps” icon in the bottom-right corner
- Search for the app and tap “Install”
What to know
- This method doesn't use proxy traffic
- The app installs only on the currently running phone

Install from Google Play
Use Google Play when you want to download an app the same way you would on a regular Android phone.
How it works
- Start the cloud phone
- Sign in to your Google account
- Open Google Play
- Download the app
What to know
- This method uses proxy traffic
- A Google account is required
- The app installs only on the currently running phone

Install with APK or XAPK files
Use this option when you already have an APK file and want to install it directly on a running cloud phone.
How it works
- Start the cloud phone
- Click “Upload” in the right-side menu
- Open the “Local upload” tab
- Upload the
.apkfile from your computer - Click the play button next to the uploaded file
- Click “OK” to install the app
What to know
- The APK is uploaded from your computer to the running cloud phone
- The app installs only on that cloud phone
- You need to repeat the process for other cloud phones
