@atpfm I've not had any reason to side load things for a few years now but on Android the 15 step process is more like three.

As both I and the phone platforms have matured, my interest and the need to side load has decreased.

Step 1 - go to settings and search for install unknown apps

Step 2 - allow chrome (or whatever you're using to open the apk) to install apps

Step 3 - download the apk you want from the web.

Interesting fact - the play store will update a side loaded app in place.