.apk file won't open when downloaded on android

[tracy]

Hello-

Samsung Note 2, everything is updated. unknown sources is unchecked/not clicked.
I downloaded adblockplusandroid-1.1.3-2.apk from chrome browser on android. I tried to open it on my pull down taskbar, nothing happend. I clicked on the file on my downloads app, it says "can't open file."

I can't even begin to install, please help.

[SUPERIORHD]

You need root access.

[fixar]

see this
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8664 ... roid-phone

[p_hill]

Actually, you just need to check the setting "allow installation from third parties" in your phone settings. Root is not required. If you are still having issue after that, file them at https://issues.adblockplus.org