In some territories, Lantern has been blocked from certain app stores as a result of governmental pressure. This guide will walk you through how to install Lantern on your Android device outside of the typical app store route.
Sideload
How to install an application without using an app store (sideloading).
Android APK
Instructions for Android 14
1. Open `Settings` from the app launcher
2. Select `Apps`
3. Select `Special app access`
4. Select `Install unknown apps`, and select which apps you would like to allow to install .APK files to your device by toggling the `Allow from this source` option
- Typically, the primary web browser or file manager are sufficient, and these options can be reversed at any time. The most secure method of installing APK files outside the Play Store is to only use the file manager and leave these permissions off for the web browser.
5. Once permissions are set to allow at least one app to install APK files, download the latest Android version of Lantern here
- If using a web browser or Chrome to install Lantern, you will be prompted with a message saying that the file you are about to download might be harmful. This warning is always shown when downloading an APK file and can be safely ignored.
6. Once downloaded, simply open the APK file from the downloads folder in your web browser, or from the File Manager, and select `Install` when prompted
7. If successful, you will be prompted with a confimration message when the app has finished installing
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