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Open XAPK File

XAPK format files are a derivative of APK files (Android Application Package): files in which an application for Android are packaged.

The XAPK format, a new style of file that also allows you to install applications and games on Android, is not an official format like the APK is, but is widely available on the internet and Android devices.

An XAPK file is actually an APK file plus the additional OBB data required for the game or application to function properly. That is, it is a compressed file that contains the original APK plus some extra data files.

Android, by itself, is not capable of recognizing the XAPK format, therefore it cannot correctly extract the information that is inside it, and consequently, trying to directly install a file with the XAPK format will give you an error.

To use and install an XAPK file on Android you need a specialized installer and you must also activate the unknown sources option.

Once this is done, to proceed to install this file you must download a XAPK package installer from the following providers:

APKPure
Uptodown

Once the installer is installed, instead of using the default Android package installer, you should go to the specialized application and select the XAPK file.

The process is usually the same as usual with the difference that once you have installed the XAPK file you will have both the original APK and the OBB data already added.

It is also important to note that XAPK files are much larger than APK files, since they usually contain more information. This will also be appreciated when installing it, since the time will be longer.

It is normal that the applications that can be installed through the XAPK format are those that cannot be found in the official Google Play Store.

How Can I Open XAPK File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open XAPK file is to find a XAPK file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XAPK file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open XAPK file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as XAPK file opener then try to search online for "XAPK viewer", "application to open XAPK file" or "open XAPK file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open XAPK file

How Can I Open XAPK File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a XAPK file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XAPK file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with XAPK file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as XAPK file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open XAPK file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open XAPK file then try to search for "XAPK viewer", "application to open XAPK file" or "read XAPK file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read XAPK file

How Can I Open XAPK File on Android

If you downloaded a XAPK file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded XAPK file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "XAPK".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "XAPK viewer", "XAPK file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open XAPK File on iPhone or iPad

To open XAPK File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the XAPK file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "XAPK". This way you can find apps which can open XAPK files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "XAPK viewer" or "XAPK file" online in your favorite search engine.