How To Install XAPK Files On Android

All of you know about the country restriction problem on Google Play Store. Some Android developers publish their games only for a few countries. That’s why we download the APK files from internet. But if the game is big, then it will be in the XAPK format. You need to extract this file to install the game. Today I am sharing this guide that helps you to extract the XAPK files on Android device. Before going to this article. we must know about what is XAPK? and it's features.

What is XAPK?

Actually, Google Play Store only allows apps with the size must be 50MB or smaller, which is a major drawback of Google Play Store. This limitation forces app developers to use other files like OBB files to store additional files such as graphics and media assets. This is why some developers deliver their apps from other websites. The XAPKfile is the solution to this problem. XAPK is a standard ZIP file format which is used to package the APK file and OBB file together. 

XAPK is a standard ZIP file format which is a combination of the APK file and OBB file. Developers use this file format to overcome the limitation of Google Play store. XAPK file format also preferred as a solution for all Google Playstore downloading issues. X.APK will be available on third parties websites so you can download on any device using powerful download managers.

In simple terms, XAPK= APK+ OBB data.

XAPK contains: Apk File, OBB files, App data, App icon, Other needed files.

How to install XAPK on Android?

This is the easiest way to Install X.APK file on Android Smartphone. In this method, you will need only Your smartphone and that XAPK File and also a XAPK extractor or installer.

First Make sure you have enabled unknown sources under Android settings. To do so, just go to Settings → Security → Enable Unknown Sources.

Here are some of the best methods to install .xapk file on Android Mobiles 

1. Using a XAPK Installer

The X Installer is a simple App which does all the work for you. It scans all the .apk and .xapk files on Android. The App automatically extracts the .obb data file and stores it in a preferred location. It then installs the APK file, thus you do not need to worry about any package or .obb file error on Android. The App can scan all the available files on Android and help in the installation of the same. So basically, the x installer will do the same for xapk files as apk installer does for apk files.

• Scan and preview all .apk file on your phone and SD Card
• Delete or install APKs automatically

2. Using APKPure App

APKPure is a popular Android App hosting website. They also have an App by the same name. You can download the APKPure App and then tap on the xapk file. The rest of the operation will be performed by the App itself. The APKPure App will automatically extract the files from the .xapk file and then will install the App on your Android device. You do not need to manually extract any of the files which may lead to installation error if done wrong.

3. Manually Changing the File Extension

Step 1. Once you download the xapk file, open the File Manager App.

Step 2. Locate the .XAPK file and rename the extension to .zip

Step 3. Now download the RAR App from Google Play Store.

Step 4. In RAR App locate the .zip file and extract the files (Unzip).

Step 5. Now copy the .obb file which may be like com.gamexxxxx.obb into the preferred location;
/sdcard/storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/com.gamexxxxx/

Step 6. Install the APK and the App will automatically collect the resource from the obb data file and work as intended. Cheers!

4. Using Uptodown App

Uptodown is same as XAPK installer or APKPure App. It will scan all the APKs and XAPKs on your device. To install the X file all you need to do is tap on .xapk file and the Uptodown will extract the file and install the App for you.

How to Fix XAPK Validation Failed?

If you see this error when trying to open any game or App than all you need is to grant all the permissions to the App. To do so, Go to Settings → App/App Manager → Locate the App/Game → Grant All the Permissions to the App/Game.

Clear all tabs and reopen the game, the issue will be solved.

Conclusion: With the XAPK file you can download the large Android files in a compressed format and install them on your Android mobile without any error or complications. XAPK files direct installation may not be supported in some older version of Android, therefore, you need to try the manual method of App installation.

Note: I hope the post was helpful. Do comment below for any assistance or support if needed.