No. Installing a Play Store APK does not require root. It just requires enabling “Unknown Sources.”
Sometimes, even after installing the Play Store APK, your device may refuse to run it due to regional blocks or hardware restrictions (e.g., no Google certification). In that case, use these safe alternatives. Google Play Store Apk For Android 8.1.0
Before installing, ensure:
Before you can install an APK file, Android 8.1.0 requires you to give permission to the app you will use to open the file (like your browser or file manager). no Google certification). In that case