installed on vs installed in

Both 'installed on' and 'installed in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Installed on' is used when referring to the surface or location where something is physically placed or fixed, such as a computer program installed on a device. 'Installed in' is used when referring to the interior or within something, such as a component installed in a machine.

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installed on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the surface or location where something is physically placed or fixed.

Use 'installed on' when referring to the surface or location where something is physically placed or fixed, such as 'The software is installed on the computer.'

Examples:

The new software is installed on the server.
The painting is installed on the wall.
The app is installed on my phone.
The satellite dish is installed on the roof.
The plaque is installed on the monument.

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Alternatives:

mounted on
fixed on
placed on
attached to
set on

installed in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the interior or within something.

Use 'installed in' when referring to the interior or within something, such as 'The new engine is installed in the car.'