Android 6.0.1 may block unknown sources or have signature conflicts.
Step-by-step:
.apk file..apk → Install."App not installed" (signature mismatch):
Users typically search for "Play Store 6.0 APK" for three reasons: play+store+android+601+apk
If the Play Store continues to malfunction, consider these third-party app stores:
| Store Name | Compatibility with Android 6.0.1 | Pros | Cons | |------------|----------------------------------|------|------| | Aurora Store | Yes (API 21+) | Privacy-focused, no Google account required | Cannot purchase paid apps | | F-Droid | Yes | Only open-source apps | Limited selection | | Amazon Appstore | Yes (v32.0+) | Works well on Fire tablets | Fewer updates than Play Store | Android 6
However, these are supplements, not full replacements. Most users still need the Play Store for Google’s core apps.
Google officially ended security updates for Android 6.0.1 in August 2018. While the Play Store service can still function on Marshmallow, the latest Play Store APKs (e.g., version 38+, current as of 2026) are not fully optimized for API 23. Download the
Cause: Account token expired on Marshmallow’s legacy Account Manager.
Solution:
APK stands for Android Package Kit. It is the file format Android uses to distribute and install apps. The Google Play Store itself is just another app—meaning you can download its APK and install it manually.
If you deconstruct the APK (using tools like APKTool or Jadx), here is what you find under the hood: