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Windows Phone: Apps from the SD card to install

  • Sep 11, 2025
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Windows Phone Apps can not only Store, but also from the SD card to install. How this works, we will show you in this guide.

1. Download the App on the PC

First you need to download the installation file of the App in the Windows Store and on the SD-card copy.
  • Open the Windows Store in your Browser.
  • Locate the desired application from the search box.
  • You open the App page and scroll to the bottom.
  • In the left pane, click on "download and install Manually".
  • Save the. XAP file on your Computer and copy it to the SD card of your Windows Phones.

2. Install the App on the phone

Now you can install the App on your phone. To do so, insert first the SD card back in your phone.
  • You can open the Store on your Windows Phone. You can find it in your applications.
  • Tap on the icon with the three dots on the right bottom of the screen.
  • Select "Local install Apps" or in older versions of the "SD-card". You may need to wait a few minutes, until the Option is displayed.
  • Now select the App from the list and tap on "Install".
  • When the process is complete, you will find list the App in your application.
In the next article, we will show you how to get your files on Windows Phone with a File Explorer, manage.

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