Install the App in 3 Steps
The Android APK is downloaded directly from the bolakawan site — no third-party store involved. iOS installs through the App Store link on the same download page, available where Apple's regional policies allow. The whole process from download to first login takes a few minutes on a standard mobile connection. If you're installing the Android APK for the first time, your phone
will ask for permission to install from an unknown source — this is a standard Android security prompt, not a problem with the file. Toggle the permission for your browser app, finish the install, then turn it back off if you prefer. Your account credentials from the desktop site work immediately on the app — no separate registration needed.
- Step 1 — Download the file — On Android, tap the APK download button on the bolakawan app page and wait for the file to land in your notifications tray. On iOS, tap the App Store link and hit Get — the install runs automatically once Apple confirms your region is supported.
- Step 2 — Allow install from unknown sources (Android only) — When Android asks for permission, go to Settings > Apps > your browser app > Install unknown apps and toggle Allow. Return to the download, tap the APK file in your tray, and the installer runs. This permission applies only to that browser app, not your whole phone.
- Step 3 — Open the app and sign in — Launch bolakawan from your home screen. Use your existing account username and password — same credentials as the website. Once logged in, head to account settings to enable fingerprint login so future sessions start with one touch.