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Why can’t I install apps directly from an URL in the mobile browser?

Due to security restrictions, we currently do not allow installation of apps downloaded via the mobile browser on our real mobile devices.


Please use the Upload via URL option (highlighted below) that is available on our dashboard, to fetch app(s) from an URL, and install them on our real mobile devices.


The App Live dashboard with the Upload via URL option highlighted.

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