How To Download APK Files Directly From Google Play?

How To Download APK Files Directly From Google Play?

Usually, people get apps for their android device by downloading them
from Google Play Store. The downloader gets the app installed for you,
without bothering you with unnecessary details like the files required
for installation etc. But what if you don’t have access to internet and
you want an app installed on your phone? Surely you can’t do so
without downloading stuff required for the installation. The solution to
this problem is simple - just get the APK package of the desired app,
and keep it beforehand for later when you need.
APK stands for Android Package. It’s actually a package which
contains all the files necessary for installation. In other words, it’s a
‘standalone’ installer for your app which doesn’t require internet
connectivity. You can get APK package of an android application from
Google Play Store by simply adding an extension called ‘APK
Downloader’ to your Google browser. Here we have a step by step
procedure which will tell you how to add APK Downloader to your
Google Chrome and subsequently, use it for getting APK packages
Go to http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader
Download the extension from the link provided above
Once downloaded, the extension is to be added to your Google Chrome
Extensions. To do so, follow these steps.
Go to the ‘Tools’ menu of your Chrome and select
‘Extensions’.
Locate the file you just downloaded (with extension
‘.crx’)
Now drag the file to your Extensions page.
For confirmation look for a small Play Store icon on your
address bar
To configure the APK Downloader extension for your android device
Select the ‘options’ button on the menu
Enter the Gmail ID (the one required for Play Store)
Enter your password and device ID of your android
device
For those of you who don’t know where to get device ID of your
android device
Dial “*#*#8255#*#*” from your android phone
If you are using an android tablet
Go to Google Play Store
Download ‘Device ID’
Device ID will get your device ID for you.
Getting APK of an app is simple, just locate the app you want (on Play
Store) and clicking on the APK icon on your address bar will get you
your precious APK for that app. Another good thing about APK
package is that it makes app sharing simple, now you can share an
app with your friends by simply transferring the package to their
device.
The APK and APK Downloader will make your life a lot easier if you
face problems in installing your favorite apps due to connectivity
issues or if you like to share your favorite apps with your friends