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title: "Why is APK, which was shared through SHAREit, not installing?"  
description: "Why is APK, which was shared through SHAREit, not installing?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2021-12-09  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94425/why-is-apk-which-was-shared-through-shareit-not-installing  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["android", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Why is APK, which was shared through SHAREit, not installing?

Why is APK, which was [shared](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/23202/what-is-difference-between-private-assembly-and-shared-assembly) through SHAREit, not installing?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- If you have **too much data on your Android [phone](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95573/does-an-iphone-become-slow-when-you-have-a-number-of-safari-browser-tabs-open),** the downloaded software will not be able to be installed. However, with the increasing storage capacity of Android smartphones, limited storage is rarely a cause of the Android app not installed error.
- Furthermore, the software not being installed could indicate that you downloaded App files downloaded from sources other than the Google Play Store are frequently unable to be installed smoothly on your smartphone. It is acceptable to download apps from other platforms; however, you must check the extension name and avoid installing any items contained within.
- Programs perform best when stored in the internal memory of an Android device, and certain apps can only be stored in the device's internal memory. The Android app not installed error will almost certainly occur if you do not save the app in the proper location.

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