Method 2: Transfer apps from the computer to Android device with Android 4.4
What if you just have one Android device, like Nexus 5, and want to transfer apps to it? In this case, the desktop Wondershare MobileGo for Android is the right one for you. It's such a smart Android app manager, which not only helps you transfer and install apps from the computer to your Android device with Android 4.4, but also works perfectly in downloading apps to your Android device running Android 4.4.
Download and install the free trial version of the Wondershare MobileGo for Android on the computer. Then, follow the simple steps below.
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Step 1. Connect your Android device that runs Android 4.4 to the computer
2 Ways are available to make the connection: via USB cable or WiFi. For WiFi connection, it's important to make sure you have installed the MobileGo app on your Android device. If not, install it now. If you prefer to use the USB cable, the Mobile Go app will be automatically installed on your Android device.
Step 2. Move apps from computer to the Android device with Android 4.4
All files on your Android device are shown in the left column. Click "Apps" to enter the app management window. By clicking "Install", you get the file browser window, navigate to the folder where you save the apps. Click "Open" to install them.
Under the "Online Resource", there is "Google Play Apps". Click it and you can download and install apps directly to your Android device with Android 4.4. If you want to download apps from some other websites, like AppBrain, you can click the cross to add the websites under "Online Resource".