I recently bough tabdroid pro (as I am a guitarist) and it makes my life so much easier learning songs. When I try to download the file that the app reads (.gp*) the native browser gives me a "download unsuccessful, content is not supported on this phone"
So I either have to put the files on the sdcard through my computer or use the dolphin browser, both of which are sub-optimal. Is there anyway to download these files through the native browser?
Also, a couple flash's ago I was able to download these files with no problem, for some reason it now refuses to work. Yes I can download other files like .mp3 and .apk.
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I'm using cyanogen's ROM and am having trouble downloading .zip files. I get an error message saying that the file is not compatible. It use to work before he used the stock browser (around beta 4).
I thought this was really useful when updating through recovery so I didn't have keep connecting to my computer. Any help is appreciated.
crazyyellowguy said:
I'm using cyanogen's ROM and am having trouble downloading .zip files. I get an error message saying that the file is not compatible. It use to work before he used the stock browser (around beta 4).
I thought this was really useful when updating through recovery so I didn't have keep connecting to my computer. Any help is appreciated.
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try installing astro or linda, cause it works for me, but i have those apps installed
crazyyellowguy said:
I'm using cyanogen's ROM and am having trouble downloading .zip files. I get an error message saying that the file is not compatible. It use to work before he used the stock browser (around beta 4).
I thought this was really useful when updating through recovery so I didn't have keep connecting to my computer. Any help is appreciated.
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This happens sometimes even with Astro installed. You will have to go into the Astro options and turn on the downloading option.
Download astro from the market for free and you can begin to start downloading .zip files and many others
Or get downloadcrutch
Or Dolphin Browser, never had any problems downloading any file types with it.
Solved!
Thanks everyone. I thought it was the browser, but Astro fixed the problem easily. The problem correlated with me switching to root explorer and not updating to the new ROM.
It keeps on saying download unsuccessful? Why is this? I'm trying to download z4root
try downloading it with your PC then copy to your phone's sdcard.
Try using Opera Mini instead of the native browser. I always use that to download files that the native browser wont let me download.
I'm really really excited...! This is my dream tablet, I've been waiting for this for over a month. And now its finally mine! But there is a problem, since I've no WiFi network in my house(for now), how can I install applications. I know the android applications are .apk format, but I don't know from where to download them. I got the file manager HD .apk file but I don't know how to install it. Please help!
Youll have to root your tablet then you can install apks locally. Alternatively you can try easy installer. You will need a internet connection as its required by the Market to install apps.
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Youll have to root your tablet then you can install apks locally. Alternatively you can try easy installer. You will need a internet connection as its required by the Market to install apps.
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I don't think you have to root to install apps locally... as long as you have the unknown sources option checked, you can install apps from wherever you want. If you have a desktop with internet that you can get to, you can download the apk's from various torrent sites, and I think there is a web version of the android market? I'm sure there are other places as well, just search on Google. anywhooo, then just transfer the file over to your A500 via the USB cable or flash drive, and open the file through the app manager option that pops up when you tap on it, then click install.
I have had no problem download APKs onto my desktop computer and then putting them on a Micro SD card to use on the A500 without having to root anything.
u can use Docs to go to navigate to .apk on your tablet and launch instal from there. Thats my way)
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I'm really really excited...! This is my dream tablet, I've been waiting for this for over a month. And now its finally mine! But there is a problem, since I've no WiFi network in my house(for now), how can I install applications. I know the android applications are .apk format, but I don't know from where to download them. I got the file manager HD .apk file but I don't know how to install it. Please help!
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Congrats on getting your Inconia!
For apps like the filemanager you could just download them from the Android marketplace, then they would install themselves. Otherwise, place them on your sd card if you're downloading to your PC first. Apps will also install if they are in your download folder on the tablet (say for example, if you download from the dev's website or email them to yourself as an attachment).
One thing you might have to do first is check the setting that allows you to install "unsigned" third-party app. I believe it's: Setting->Applications->Unknown Sources.
From what I understand, there's not much concern of installing something harmful anymore (for which this setting was designed to protect against), but I could be wrong. Just be careful who you are getting the app from if it's not from the market, a dev's site or a reputable person here at the forum.
That's my $.02 Have fun!
Just get a home network!
Enjoy your Iconia....I love mine!
Congratulations
- No need to root for installing apk, just check the checkbox (the Iconia will told you what you have to do anyway)
- Get a wifi quick
Need Moboplayer and A good office editor
Hi, I still need few days to set up my WiFi network at home, in the mean time, can any one share any direct download link to .apk files like moboplayer and a good office editor?
Seems the stock browse is unable to download for example .EXE-files. Inalso tried Download all files from market, as well as Astro file managers downloader function, but nothing worked. Any solutions?
I asked.this same question in the EVO 3d forums. No answers yet. Someone suggested opera mobile but I would rather use the stock browser
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Any ideas? Extremenly annoying to use computer just because i cant download the file i need... Would make my iconia so much more usefull as tool.
As the title says I have an xperia play but the wifi isnt working. Ive done a factory reset, used pc companion to reinstall the software and even installed a custom kernel and rom but it wont even turn on the wifi thus I cant search for a router.
Is there a way I can at least download the apps i want such as
fpse
screen filter
various games
themes
ect
even with the broken wifi on my phone.
Ive had a search online and Im either wording my search wrong or its not possible to do what I want.
Also any advice a possible fix for the wifi would be great but Im assuming that its the hardware thats broke.
With usb cable, you may download app and install with adb or any pc companion software
You don't have warranty anymore?
Well, you can download the apk of the app and then copy it to your phone. Then just install it, shouldn't be too difficult.
Only problem could be, if you don't have any file explorer on your phone
Google the app you want , download it in your desktop and transfer to your phone. Install it via file manager
Sideloading, How I do it.
I haven't seen anyone mention this yet.
You need to first go into your phone settings and enable Unknown Sources found in the Security tab. Unknown sources will enable you to install apps without the Play Store.
Then connect your phone to your PC with your USB cable and select either Storage Mode or USB Mount, depending on your phone it will be labeled differently.
Your phone's folders will appear on your computer, simply drag the .apk file into your phone to transfer. Once the transfer is complete, remove the USB cable or unmount the phone.
Finally, use any file browser on your phone to find the .apk you transferred and click it. Your launcher should automatically ask you if you want to install the .apk
Note: App files are taged as .apk so any app you download should be something like Facebook.apk. I personally just do a general search for whatever I want and then include "apk" in the search field. You will find 100+ websites where you can download various apps, but the trick is, you usually have to do your research on the Play Store first to find out what the latest version number of the app is because there are mostly outdated versions floating around the internet.
I guess the best part about side loading is that the Google Play Store can't filter what you install. So apps that were previously not compatible could possibly run on your device no problem. Like Netflix used to be incompatible officially with my phone but I sideloaded it and it worked fine. Netflix finally released official support but the fact is I got it before everyone else.
as they said, you should have a pc and it have the apk file to download it to phone