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Third-Party App Access (Android Driver App)

How to allow third-party apps installs on your android device

Justin Holden avatar
Written by Justin Holden
Updated over 2 years ago

The Pelican Delivers Driver App for Android is considered by Google to be a third-party app. A third-party app is simply any app not available for download in the Google Play Store. Some android devices have default settings to prevent third party app installations. Even though our app is Safe, this setting may restrict you from downloading/installing it on your device.

To install the Pelican Delivers Driver App, which is available directly through our website, you may need to allow for third-party app installs on your device.

Typically, you may be prompted when attempting to download or install. Simply allow for the install or third-party or unknown sources when prompted.

If you are not prompted when attempting to install you may need to manually change this option in your settings.

Here are a few solutions for the most common android devices.


Samsung


Android® 8.x & higher

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.

  2. Navigate: Settings > Apps.

  3. Tap Menu icon (upper-right).

  4. Tap Special access.

  5. Tap Install unknown apps.

  6. Select the unknown app then tap the Allow from this source switch to turn on

    Switch on

    or off

    Switch off

Android® 7.x & lower

  1. From a Home screen, navigate to Settings.

  2. Tap Lock screen and security.

    If unavailable, tap Security.

  3. Tap the Unknown sources switch to turn on or off.

    If unavailable, Unknown sources to turn on or off.
    Enabled when check mark is present.

  4. To continue, review prompt then tap OK.

Info gathered from Verizon Wireless

Pixel

  1. From a Home screen, navigate to Settings

    Settings app icon

  2. Tap Apps & notifications.

  3. Tap Advanced.

  4. Tap Special app access.

  5. Tap Install unknown apps.

  6. Select the unknown app then tap the Allow from this source switch to turn on

    On icon

    or off

    Off icon


Info gathered from Verizon Wireless

Have a different device?

Try Googling "Allow Third-Party app installs from my [phone model]" and follow the advice from a reputable website.


Download the latest version of the Pelican Delivers Driver App for Android here:

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