sideload — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To transfer data between two local devices, rather than to or from a remote device.

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   Examples

   I'm going to sideload my computer's address book onto my mobile phone.

   When you sideload content onto your nook, you'll find the items in My Documents.

2. To install an app on a mobile device by using any app store that doesn't come preinstalled like Google Play or Apple App Store. Or installing an app from an installation package. (.apk/.ipa)

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   • Transitive

   Examples

   Developer: I'm not paying 25$ to Google to put my free app on Google Play. User: I'm fine sideloading it from F-Droid. Thank you for the free app!