If you see a message like:

“App blocked to protect your device”

If you encounter this message when trying to Install the iGamer App “App blocked to protect your device”, do the following to install your App successfully.

Click Got it

It will show you App not Installed.

Just click on the DONE

Now head over to Playstore. Open the Playstore App on your Phone and then click on your Profile Photo at the top right corner of the Play store screen.

Now click on Play Protect. This will take you to the Play Protect Screen.

Now click on the Play protect Settings icon / gear at the top corner of the Play Protect Screen

That will take you here where you can click to Toggle the protection Off temporarily or completely if you so wish.

Once it is Toggled off or Paused, your App will be able to Install Successfully with now issues.

Go back to your Download to Install the App again.

Now the App will Install Successfully.

You can then launch and use your App.

on your Android phone when trying to install an app (usually an APK), it means Android is preventing the installation for security reasons. This can happen due to:

🔐 Possible Reasons

1. Unknown Source: You’re installing an app from outside the Google Play Store (a sideloaded APK).
2. Play Protect: Google Play Protect flagged the app as potentially harmful.
3. Device Admin or Policy: A policy or parental control is restricting it (common in company or school devices).
4. Permissions Not Granted: You haven’t allowed the file manager or browser to install unknown apps.
5. Outdated or Corrupted APK: The file is broken or incompatible with your Android version.

✅ How to Fix It (If You’re Sure the App is Safe)

⚠️ Only do this if you trust the source of the APK.

Option 1: Allow installation from unknown sources

1. Go to Settings → Apps & notifications (or just Apps).
2. Tap Special app access (usually at the bottom).
3. Tap Install unknown apps.
4. Select the app you’re using to open/install the APK (e.g., Chrome, Files).
5. Enable Allow from this source.

Option 2: Disable Play Protect (Not Recommended Long-Term)

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Tap your profile icon → Play Protect → ⚙️ (Settings icon).
3. Turn off Scan apps with Play Protect.

⚠️ Re-enable this after installation to stay protected.

Option 3: Clear Block from Device Policy

If your phone is managed (like work/school devices), go to:

• Settings → Security → Device admin apps
  and check for restrictions.

You might need to remove the device admin or reset the device if it’s not yours.