The term describes a specific installation file for a mobile game available on Android operating systems. This file type enables users to install the “Fire Emblem Heroes” application directly onto their devices, bypassing official application stores in some instances. It is a package format commonly used for distributing and installing mobile applications on the Android platform.
Acquiring the game through this method can offer benefits such as access to versions not yet available in certain regions, or the ability to install the application on devices that may not fully support current store versions. Historically, obtaining software via installation files was a common practice before widespread adoption of centralized application marketplaces. This approach allows for greater user control over software versions and installation processes.