how to install .xap file in windows phone 8

Anonymous
2013-06-13T17:57:53+00:00

how to install .xap file in windows phone 8

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Anonymous
2013-06-13T18:45:01+00:00

Hi, Shivkumarsingh,

STEP 1: Copy all the .xap files which you want to install in your Windows 8 phone to your SD card.

STEP 2: Now go to Start -> Store -> SD card and wait for few minutes for all the .xap files to be loaded.

STEP 3: Select the app which you want to install -> Select Install option.

STEP 4: If your apps are compatible then you can see them in the Compatible apps list if not it will be shown in the Incompatible apps list.

STEP 5: Once you have successfully installed the apps, you can see those apps listed in the Apps list from start.

http://windows8search.com/forum/how-install-xap-files-windows-8-phone-2630.html

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-06-20T21:12:31+00:00

    Sorry, that doesn't work on my Lumia 635 with Win-8.1 installed.  The ".xap" file doesn't show up in my "Store", only what Microsoft wants me to view from their online stuff :(

    Need a Dang "File Manager" like Windows is supposed to have!  If Win 10 for putters isn't gonna have that and restrict me further from my computer like they started doing with Win 8.1, I'm Not Upgrading!

    The app has to be for your region and for your phone. The xap also has to be the latest version of the app.

    Phones without an SD card can now install local apps.

     Open the Windows Phone Store.

    • Now tap on the menu bar and a new option will be available, Install Local Apps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-06-20T19:39:26+00:00

    Sorry, that doesn't work on my Lumia 635 with Win-8.1 installed.  The ".xap" file doesn't show up in my "Store", only what Microsoft wants me to view from their online stuff :(

    Need a Dang "File Manager" like Windows is supposed to have!  If Win 10 for putters isn't gonna have that and restrict me further from my computer like they started doing with Win 8.1, I'm Not Upgrading!

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-01-16T21:38:00+00:00

    I copied an .xap file into the Downloads folder on my phone (Lumia 920 with WP 8.1).  Then I went to the Install Local Apps option in the Store app on my Lumia and it appeared in the list of Compatible apps and games.  Unfortunately it's a beta app I don't yet have permission for, so it fails to install - but it sounds like this method should work.

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