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Please help! No package installer

taylorr423

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May 24, 2020
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Im not sure why or how, but my android doesn't have package installer. I have a galaxy note 9, every time i try to download anything that's not straight off google play it gives me and error saying theres no apps that can perform the action. I've looked all over my phone and still haven't been able to find packageinstaller. This is extremely frustrating, please help :(
 
Welcome to Android Forums, taylorr423! :)

First, let's see if you're actually missing Android's package installer. From System Settings, get to your list of apps; on my phone it's under "Apps & notifications" and then "App info." Use the 3-dot menu to "Show system." Now scroll down and see if "Package installer" is there:

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