Why can HD set-top boxes freely install APKs, and why do I need to install APKs? This problem is not new for the old players in the set-top box users, but for the entry-level players, they may not be very clear, the following author discusses these issues and everyone, do not always let the author speak ah , Partners, more HD set-top box novice waiting for your help? Quickly cut into the theme.

What is an APK?
APK is the abbreviation for Android Package, which is the Android installation package (apk). An Android application's code wants to run on Android, must be compiled first, and then be packaged into a file that can be recognized by the Android system can be run, this file format that can be recognized and run by the Android system Is the APK.

Why do I need to install APK
This question is very good. On the one hand, you can freely expand the APK. Users can download more applications (games, social games, etc.) that you want to experience. For those who like to watch TV, you can download Taijie videos and Xinlei. Waiting for APK to watch more TV shows. So almost all HD users want to support APK set-top boxes.

Some Android boxes only support built-in APK
Most high-definition set-top boxes on the market today are based on the open Android Android smart system, so some people think that the box with Android interface is equipped with Android, which means it can support free installation of APK, so they will buy this kind of Set-top box, but this is incorrect.

The Android system is an open box, but some merchants use the free and expandable APK function to kill off the mid-to-low-end products in order to show the superior functions of high-end HD set-top boxes. Therefore, some Android system set-top boxes It can't be as advertised, or it doesn't have a free installation APK at all. The most credible is the report on the evaluation of the product to be bought. Any professional evaluation will involve the free development of the APK function test.