How can I install an app?
You can install an app in any of the following ways:
Get ready to explore new worlds and embark on exciting journeys!
How can I install apps from the BlueStacks Store?
1. Launch BlueStacks 5 and click on the BlueStacks Store icon on your BlueStacks 5 home screen.
2. Use the Search bar to look up your game or simply scroll to explore new titles.
3. Select a game and click on its tile to open its detail page. Then click on "Install" to begin your next adventure!
Additionally, you can follow the same steps on BlueStacks X to install apps from the BlueStacks Store.
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If it’s a local game, it will install and appear on your BlueStacks 5 home screen.
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If it’s a Cloud game, it will launch directly in your browser.
How can I install an app from the Google Play Store?
1. Launch BlueStacks 5 and click on "System apps" on your BlueStacks 5 home screen, as shown below.
2. Click on the "Play Store" icon and log in to the Google Play Store by following the steps given in this article.
3. On the Play Store window, search for an app in the search bar and click on "Install" to download it.
4. Once the installation is complete, the app icon will appear on your BlueStacks 5 home screen. You can start using the app by clicking on its icon.
How can I install apps using their .apk or .xapk files?
There are two ways to install an APK on BlueStacks 5:
How to use the "Install APK" tool
1. Download the .apk or .xapk file for an app from any third-party site and launch BlueStacks 5. Now, click on the "Install APK" button from the Side toolbar, as shown below.
2. This will open up a Windows Explorer pop-up, from where you can navigate to the .apk or .xapk file for the app you want to install on BlueStacks 5.
3. Select the file and click on "Open". The app installation will begin.
4. Once the app is installed, its icon will appear on your BlueStacks 5 home screen.
You can now start using the app by clicking on its icon.
How to use the drag and drop method
1. Download the .apk or .xapk file for an app from any third-party site. Then, launch BlueStacks 5 and open the folder where the downloaded .apk or .xapk file is located.
2. Now simply drag the file and drop it on your BlueStacks 5 home screen. Once the installation is complete, the app icon will appear and you can click on it to begin using the app.
Thank you for choosing BlueStacks. We hope you enjoy using it. If you have any further questions, please contact us at support@bluestacks.com. Happy Gaming!