Windows Phone: Install apps from the SD card

Windows Phone Apps can not only be installed via the store, but also from the SD card. We show you how this works in this guide.

1. Download the app on the PC

First you have to download the installation file of the app from the Windows Store and copy it to the SD card.

• Open the Windows Store in your browser.
• Find the application you want using the search box.
• Open the app page and scroll all the way down.
• In the left pane click on "Download and install manually".
• Save the XAP file on your computer and copy it to the SD card of your Windows Phone.

2. Install the app on the phone

Now you can install the app on your phone. To do this, first insert the SD card back into your cell phone.

• Open the store on your Windows Phone. You can find it in your applications.
• Tap the three dots icon at the bottom right of the screen.
• Select "Install local apps" or "SD card" for older versions. You may have to wait a few minutes for the option to appear.
• Now select the app from the list and tap on "Install".
• When the process is complete, you will find the app in your application list.

In the next article we will show you how to manage your files on Windows Phone using a file explorer.