COME APK on a managed Android device

A work, school or otherwise managed Android device can restrict installation. Follow the device owner's or administrator's policy instead of bypassing the restriction.

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Identify policy wording

Read whether Android names an administrator, work profile or management rule. That differs from a failed transfer or insufficient storage. Note the exact wording and the profile where you attempted installation.

Use the authorised route

If the device belongs to an organisation, ask its administrator about permitted apps and installation methods. Do not remove management, use an unknown installer or move a package between profiles to evade a policy.

Keep your own records

You can record the app name, source and error for a legitimate request without sharing account passwords or personal codes. If the device is not permitted to install the file, another download attempt will not resolve the policy decision.

A useful next step

Continue only through an installation route allowed for that device and profile.

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Related: Android's installation-source switch is unavailable

Read Google Android installation guidance

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