Download apps without linking an account

Dolby

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Is this possible at all?

I have a spare phone that I want a remote control and a few other apps loaded - but that's it. It just sits in my lounge.

That said, I don't want it linked pulling up contacts and things.

Possible to download without linking an account?
 

Ninja'd

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Sure but you'll be downloading from non-Play Store/App Store sites which tend to carry risks.
 

Ninja'd

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Otherwise you can always just remove the account once you're done downloading from the Play Store.
 

backstreetboy

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Is this possible at all?

I have a spare phone that I want a remote control and a few other apps loaded - but that's it. It just sits in my lounge.

That said, I don't want it linked pulling up contacts and things.

Possible to download without linking an account?

f-droid
https://www.aptoide.com/?lang=en
Amazon app store
apkmirror.com
Mi app store http://app.mi.com/
getjar.com
Etc etc...
 

Dairyfarmer

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That said, I don't want it linked pulling up contacts and things.
Setup a new gmail account.
Disable sync in your account settings.
You can still allow PlayStore to update your apps or not.
 

Romito

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You can download using your main phone then use a tool like super back-up to create a back-up of the apk, then beam the apk file via Wi-Fi direct or Bluetooth to the required phone.
 
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