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Possible to get the app to work on android tablet? (Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro)

I can't download it from the Google Play Store, and I downloaded the APK for Android, but can't figure out how to get that to work. Just curious if anyone has successfully installed on an Android tablet, and if they have any pointers. Thanks!
Not sure why you can't download the app from the play store, but to install apk files from other sources you have to allow it first:

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Before you can install it on your phone you will need to make sure that third-party apps are allowed on your device.

Go to Menu > Settings > Security > and check Unknown Sources to allow your phone to install apps from sources other than the Google Play Store.

Newer versions of Android do things a little differently. Rather than check a global setting to allow installation from unknown sources, you'll be prompted to allow your browser or file manager to install APKs the first time you attempt to do so.
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(copypasted from www.androidpit.com/android-for-beginners-what-is-an-apk-file)
Thank you for the response. I'll give this a try.
Thanks again for your help. I ended up getting it to work by doing your suggestion of going into settings and allowing unknown sources.

The problem I was encountering on Google Play is that my tablet is an older Galaxy Pro, and running Android 4.4. I downloaded the APK from the lichess mobile page, and after many struggles, was able to get it to work by installing something called Crosswalk Project Runtime.

Thanks again for your help!

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