The present invention is related to a computer-implemented method and system for allowing a user to distribute an application in an electronic device to at least one specified recipient. The method according to the present invention includes invoking a share function in the electronic device by the user, and in response to the user invoking the share function, transmitting automatically an install image associated with the application to the at least one specified recipient. According to the present invention, the install image is an installable copy of the application.