Upload an APK and Distribute Your Android Build

Beta builds, internal tools, client previews — send testers a direct link instead of wrestling with Play Store tracks for every iteration.

Upload APK now

Every Android developer needs off-store distribution sometimes: QA builds going to testers, internal apps for a company device fleet, client preview builds mid-project. Play Store internal testing works but adds review latency and account requirements; email blocks APKs outright (they're ZIP archives with executables inside). A direct link is the low-friction path — testers tap it on the device, Android installs it (with the standard unknown-sources confirmation).

How to upload a APK file

1
Upload the APK at foldr.space
Typical release APKs are 20-150MB — far below the 2GB Pro cap.
2
Send the link to your testers
Slack, email, a QR code taped to the QA lab wall.
3
Testers tap the link on-device
Android downloads it; installing requires the standard "install unknown apps" permission for their browser.
4
Ship a new build, keep your process
Upload the next version and share the new link — no store review cycle in the loop.

Drag-drop UI you might recognize

If you found this page by searching one of these phrases — yes, Foldr.Space does exactly that for APK files:

“Drop files here to upload”
“Drag files here to upload”
“Drop your file here”

Frequently asked questions

Why does Gmail block APKs?

APKs contain executable code, so mail filters reject them like EXEs. A download link isn't an attachment, so nothing blocks it — appropriate for builds going to people who expect them.

Is this allowed / safe?

Distributing your own APKs outside the Play Store is completely legitimate (sideloading is a supported Android capability). Recipients see Android's standard security prompts. Don't distribute apps you don't have rights to — DMCA rules apply to all hosted content.

What about AAB files?

AABs are for Play Store submission and can't be installed directly. For link distribution, build a universal APK (bundletool build-apks --mode=universal) and share that.