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How to install a apk file ?

Hello !
Can anybody tell me, how I can install any apk file ?
I put the apk file on the SD card.
How can I intall it ?
Thank you for your answer.

kbatman99 said:
Hello !
Can anybody tell me, how I can install any apk file ?
I put the apk file on the SD card.
How can I intall it ?
Thank you for your answer.
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From Android, get a file explorer like ASTRO or Estrong, browse to the file - tap on it, it'll ask if you want to install it - ok and you're done.

Hello !
I did how you told me, but if I tap on it there is a message saying " no application found to open this file"

I have the same problem ... infact I dont know how to install Astro file manager...
I'm running Android from SD card on HTC Blackstone.
A little help will be apreciated.
Thanks in advance.

kbatman99 said:
Hello !
I did how you told me, but if I tap on it there is a message saying " no application found to open this file"
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You got this message When you try to run that files,is that?All APK files are not work on your phone?You sure that application's append name is APK?If the files is ok.I thought you should change a Rom to try

Adis0ru said:
I have the same problem ... infact I dont know how to install Astro file manager...
I'm running Android from SD card on HTC Blackstone.
A little help will be apreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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You can find it on the Market.
Look at your apps - there's a Market app - go in it cklick the magnifying glass to search and type ASTRO, it'll give you the search results tap on astro click install at the left bottom corner, it'll download it and install it, then click open and you have a file manager.
Don't know about kbatman99's problem, though, that's weird...

Probably the .apk is corrupt. I've got the same message when I tried a corrupt file. Downloaded it again and it worked.

You should check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19016685#post19016685

ashish04 said:
You should check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19016685#post19016685
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Seriously? This thread is more than a year old. Useless.

arrrghhh said:
Seriously? This thread is more than a year old. Useless.
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So what? Same procedure. Useless comment.

jeanfrederic said:
So what? Same procedure. Useless comment.
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Considering our FAQ's have all documented methods for installing APK's (our AndroidApps method, using a file explorer and adb install)? It's useless. Especially when considering the people who originally posted in this thread probably aren't still around, lol.

arrrghhh said:
Seriously? This thread is more than a year old. Useless.
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Seriously? What a worthless useless post. Instead perhaps you could try spending the effort you made typing the useless response to actually post the answer the poster was looking for....try being USEFUL instead of useless.

Gallery App

Hi,
For some reason, my gallery app was causing my xoom to stay awake 100% of the time and I had no idea why...
So I just deleted it...
But now I need to use the gallery! I have tried a few links but none seem to work! If someone could attach it or a link or tell me how to get it back it would be of grat help.
Thanks!
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Nobody?
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This is why you never want to actually delete the file but instead rename. If you are using a ROM you can just reflash the ROM over it, otherwise, here's the gallery files I pulled, push these files to /system/app/

thanks a lot

Hey I had the same problem,,,did it work, deleting it? I saved it then deleted it and it still says my xooms battery is using 56 percent of my battery LOL when it is gone?
mcdevtingz said:
Hi,
For some reason, my gallery app was causing my xoom to stay awake 100% of the time and I had no idea why...
So I just deleted it...
But now I need to use the gallery! I have tried a few links but none seem to work! If someone could attach it or a link or tell me how to get it back it would be of grat help.
Thanks!
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As soon as I deleted it it stopped draining battery
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You could have extracted the apk from the rom or even used a third party app like quickpic.

scsa20 said:
This is why you never want to actually delete the file but instead rename. If you are using a ROM you can just reflash the ROM over it, otherwise, here's the gallery files I pulled, push these files to /system/app/
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I tried to copy and paste them but its not working. What should permissions be set to?
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It's the same permission as the others in the /system/app directory. It needs to be 744, rw-r--r--.

scsa20 said:
It's the same permission as the others in the /system/app directory. It needs to be 744, rw-r--r--.
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What app allows me to set this?
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mcdevtingz said:
What app allows me to set this?
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root explorer or any root accessible file explorer app

jerrycycle said:
root explorer or any root accessible file explorer app
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I haven't found.an option for the number
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You check the appropriate boxes. There are 3 columns with 3 boxes each total 9. Check all in the left column & 1 St and 2 md in the middle column. Leave all others un checked. Reboot

scsa20 said:
It's the same permission as the others in the /system/app directory. It needs to be 744, rw-r--r--.
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So close, but not quite chmod 644 /system/app/*.apk
The apk's themselves don't execute. The dalvik cache executes But as far as Gallery not sleeping, maybe it is trying to sync Picassa or something.

yeah, you're right, it's 644, still not fully used to the permissions in linux -_-

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OK. Ran the script but seems to hang at the recursively deleting part so I have no gallery anymore... I edited the media list file as told but still .nomedia files everywhere
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parkave85 said:
OK. Ran the script but seems to hang at the recursively deleting part so I have no gallery anymore... I edited the media list file as told but still .nomedia files everywhere
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Can you send me the exact content of your /sdcard/media_list ?
Note that it MUST be exactly that filename and path, not external SD!
Is busybox installed on your ROM ?
Ive attached a version which verboses all Output to
/mnt/sdcard/media-cleaner_upper-output.txt
/mnt/sdcard/media-cleaner_lower-output.txt
Please run that script and send me both of the textfiles

sebsch1991 said:
Can you send me the exact content of your /sdcard/media_list ?
Note that it MUST be exactly that filename and path, not external SD!
Is busybox installed on your ROM ?
Ive attached a version which verboses all Output to
/mnt/sdcard/media-cleaner_upper-output.txt
/mnt/sdcard/media-cleaner_lower-output.txt
Please run that script and send me both of the textfiles
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OK here ya go... on another note the script is taking about 40 min. Is this normal?? http://db.tt/eRC9qh8othe media list
http://db.tt/ncVLH7zvone output
http://db.tt/jr1RrJmBthe other...I believe is empty but haven't looked
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parkave85 said:
OK here ya go... on another note the script is taking about 40 min. Is this normal?? http://db.tt/eRC9qh8othe media list
http://db.tt/ncVLH7zvone output
http://db.tt/jr1RrJmBthe other...I believe is empty but haven't looked
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The script you are running is running through your whole root Filesystem.. this is why it takes 40 mins ..Normally its done within 30-40 seconds!
What did you write into your media_list ?
Did you change any other things such as the Folder Variable inside the script ?

sebsch1991 said:
The script you are running is running through your whole root Filesystem.. this is why it takes 40 mins ..Normally its done within 30-40 seconds!
What did you write into your media_list ?
Did you change any other things such as the Folder Variable inside the script ?
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the media list is there... just /sdcard didn't change a thing...
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ok your media_list contains the follwing entry
Code:
/sdcard
That means you want to collect the whole /sdcard to your media-repository ?
Sry that makes no sence to me!?
Step by step how to again:
1. Download the zip
2. extract both files (media_list + S11media-cleaner.sh) to your SD-Card /mnt/sdcard
3. busybox chmod 755 or 777 S11media-cleaner.sh (make it executable)
4. add the folders you want to be displayed in gallery to your media_list
/sdcard/myPictures
/sdcard/DCIM
/sdcard/private/xxx_movies
5. run the script from terminal or whatever "sh /mnt/sdcard/S11media-cleaner.sh"
6. if you like you can copy the script to /etc/init.d for running on startup

Yes. I want all of the .nomedia files removed... my media list file seems to have no effect on the script... everything got .nomedia files regardless of what I put in the media list file
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As of now, even with media list as is nothing appears in gallery is what I'm saying
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parkave85 said:
Yes. I want all of the .nomedia files removed... my media list file seems to have no effect on the script... everything got .nomedia files regardless of what I put in the media list file
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Try new version 0.9.3 ..
Should fix that for you

I moved on to another app now, sorry I couldn't stand being without a gallery... I will give this a shot at some point though.
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Oh wow, thanks!
I was doing this manually and was annoying.
Added it to /system/etc/init.d/ but that didn't work, it didn't add the files.

LiLChris06 said:
Oh wow, thanks!
I was doing this manually and was annoying.
Added it to /system/etc/init.d/ but that didn't work, it didn't add the files.
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Does it work for you running the script manually ?
Unfortunatley i currently cant test the init.d thing ...
There may be a problem with the sequence of inits. I named the script S11 to start at an earlier point (does android care about the values??)
Maybe at that point of time the /sdcard is not mounted yet ..
So you could try renaming the script to maybe S99..?!
Please report back and I will change that

Says I am out of space and can't install apk when I have 800+mb left, why?

I'm not even installing a game, just another app that takes a few mb's.
I go into storage and see I have 800mb left.
What's the problem?
it says: "_____ couldn't be installed. Free up some space and try again."

i have faced this problem, try to uninstall the app u install before this message
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i'm actually having problem with only one app- vplayer.
can anyone help?
I can install other apps no problem. I'm trying to download vplayer from the play market, and it just wouldn't install. It says not sufficient storage, but I do have sufficient storage, and I can install other apps no problem.
I had vplayer previously, but uninstall it, is there anyplace I can clear the data? this is quite frustrating

You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)

Cryingmoose said:
You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)
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if you are rooted, otherwise
open Terminal
Code:
su
cd /data
cd /app
ls
rm (packagename.odex)
ls will allow u to see the list of all the files in that folder and help u type the exact name with ease.

Just download lucky patcher it will automatically remove unused odex files

Cryingmoose said:
You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)
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Just log-in to say thank you! It worked for me! :laugh:

Cryingmoose said:
You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)
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Worked for me. Posting to let everyone know this works.
Thanks.

Having an issue with memory as well.. The amount of data I have doesn't equal what its says I have left.. Running cm 10.1 rc2 where has all the space gone? I'd this a memory leak?
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Hassaan.W said:
Just download lucky patcher it will automatically remove unused odex files
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Excellent fool-proof way of solving the problem! Thanks!

Hassaan.W said:
Just download lucky patcher it will automatically remove unused odex files
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I had no idea that would work. Bingo! Solved that error for me. =-}

Another reason to love Lucky Patcher, thanks.

Cryingmoose said:
You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)
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Worked for me too..

Accidentally installed "Cracked App"

Hi, I accidentally installed an apk with a name of "cracked app" as described here:
http://www.gfi.com/blog/cracked-android-apps-dabble-in-ad-clicks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+SunbeltBlog+(GFI+Labs+(OLD))&utm_content=Google+Reader
I have uninstalled it but I fear that it remained on my device and will do things like credentials thief etc. How can I make sure it's gone?
Thanks.

[email protected] said:
Hi, I accidentally installed an apk with a name of "cracked app" as described here:
http://www.gfi.com/blog/cracked-android-apps-dabble-in-ad-clicks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+SunbeltBlog+(GFI+Labs+(OLD))&utm_content=Google+Reader
I have uninstalled it but I fear that it remained on my device and will do things like credentials thief etc. How can I make sure it's gone?
Thanks.
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i think it will sufficient to just uninstall it ;
is the icon gone from the app drawer / app menu ?
when you are rooted, you can check the data/app folder for an suspicious entry

Yeah the icon is gone, I'm not rooted...
Thanks for the quick reply BTW

Factory restore will get rid of it
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I don't know if there's anything to get rid of and I don't want to do a factory reset without being sure because I have just finished customizing my Nexus 4. Is there any way to check if it still exists?

Hi,
With a file explorer check mainly in /data/data, /data/app and /data/app-lib if there is the app, app package name, or anything related to this app.
Or easier with the file explorer do a search with the app name or a part of the package name.
If there are some files related to the app, delete them (but be sure it's related to this app...).

The only thing I have in /data folder is a log.txt file which contains one line that looks like (X for folders):
../../../X/X/X/X/X/ connect_ads_manager_android.cpp(29):AdsManager::adsmanager w(320) h(48)

[email protected] said:
The only thing I have in /data folder is a log.txt file which contains one line that looks like (X for folders):
../../../X/X/X/X/X/ connect_ads_manager_android.cpp(29):AdsManager::adsmanager w(320) h(48)
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Are you sure you follow the paths I have indicated?
The log.txt is related to scriptmanager if I'm not wrong.

The paths you mentioned don't exist in my /data folder.. (root path)

You are rooted?
In your file explorer have you an option like "Show hidden files / folders"? If yes activate it.

I am not rooted, I am using File Explorer and I've checked the "hidden files" option.
Where is the data folder located?

[email protected] said:
I am not rooted, I am using File Explorer and I've checked the "hidden files" option.
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Were you trying to get an app for free? :/

The best thing to do would be a factory reset. That way, you'd have the peace of mind that there is no leftover files remaining on the phone.

MacHackz said:
Were you trying to get an app for free? :/
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No.
xdviper said:
The best thing to do would be a factory reset. That way, you'd have the peace of mind that there is no leftover files remaining on the phone.
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What if I've already done a factory reset? Is it possible to do two?

Cracked apps are just paid apps most of the time that people try to get from places like aptoide. It will not hurt your phone just uninstall and you are good to go.
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richardlibeau said:
Cracked apps are just paid apps most of the time that people try to get from places like aptoide. It will not hurt your phone just uninstall and you are good to go.
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What I have downloaded is a free app that isn't available in the Play Store. Can I check that it has done nothing to my device? It would be a great relief.

[email protected] said:
What I have downloaded is a free app that isn't available in the Play Store. Can I check that it has done nothing to my device? It would be a great relief.
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Yeah if you must get advanced mobile care or an app like that from the market that checks for viruses and stuff like that
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Advanced Mobile Care hasn't detected any virus or any app that collects my private data (besides the apps I normally use and know). Am I safe?

[email protected] said:
Advanced Mobile Care hasn't detected any virus or any app that collects my private data (besides the apps I normally use and know). Am I safe?
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I don't think anyone can say with absolute certainty if you are safe. They can tell you steps to try to see if any remnants are left behind but that's about it. I personally think you should run the flash-all.bat file which comes with the stock image to wipe and clean everything.

xda6969 said:
I don't think anyone can say with absolute certainty if you are safe. They can tell you steps to try to see if any remnants are left behind but that's about it. I personally think you should run the flash-all.bat file which comes with the stock image to wipe and clean everything.
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Is running the flash-all.bat file better than just going to settings and clicking factory reset?