Every time I try to download any file with any browser, it doesn't even start, before Android gives me "Download Failed" Any help? Stock rom, rooted.
I believe it is a permissions issue, as I also cannot copy files from Windows Explorer to my Phone, Take Screenshots, Copy to the SD Card, or View any of my photos from the stock camera app.
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Try using ES Downloader and see if the file downloads.
Es didn't work. Bump.
You are using Data connection or wifi?Every other thing downloading Properly?
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UnselfishEel98 said:
Every time I try to download any files with any browser, mainly pdf, it doesn't even start, before it gives me "Download Failed" Any help? Stock rom, rooted.
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Method 1) try unchecking Show warnings if there is a security issue. under the browser's setting>security>uncheck
Method 2) Settings >Apps> "All" tab > Download ManagerClick "Force Stop", then click "Clear Cache", then click "Clear Data". Try the download again.
Method 3)Try clearing System Cache using Recovery Mode.
Method 4) Long press on the pdf download link.. Then click on save link.. your file will be downloaded.
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SuperMan(Alex) said:
You are using Data connection or wifi?Every other thing downloading Properly?
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Method 1) try unchecking Show warnings if there is a security issue. under the browser's setting>security>uncheck
Method 2) Settings >Apps> "All" tab > Download ManagerClick "Force Stop", then click "Clear Cache", then click "Clear Data". Try the download again.
Method 3)Try clearing System Cache using Recovery Mode.
Method 4) Long press on the pdf download link.. Then click on save link.. your file will be downloaded.
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This didn't help. I think it has something to do with the phone's permissions. The only thing I can download at the moment are apps, and only from the play store.
Oh, and another thing. When I plug my phone into my computer, I can't copy to or from my phone. Another reason why it seems like a permissions issue.
UnselfishEel98 said:
This didn't help. I think it has something to do with the phone's permissions. The only thing I can download at the moment are apps, and only from the play store.
Oh, and another thing. When I plug my phone into my computer, I can't copy to or from my phone. Another reason why it seems like a permissions issue.
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You probably don't had usb debugging enabled if you can't transfer files from your debugger. Go to settings, more, about device and tap the build memory 7 times. That'll enable developer options, go in there and enable usb debugging.
For apps other than the play store go to security and enable unknown sources.
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jd1639 said:
You probably don't had usb debugging enabled if you can't transfer files from your debugger. Go to settings, more, about device and tap the build memory 7 times. That'll enable developer options, go in there and enable usb debugging.
For apps other than the play store go to security and enable unknown sources.
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Transfer files as in, with windows explorer. Not adb.
UnselfishEel98 said:
Transfer files as in, with windows explorer. Not adb.
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Yeah, I know. You still need usb debugging enabled.
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jd1639 said:
Yeah, I know. You still need usb debugging enabled.
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Since when do you have to have USB debugging on to copy simple files like songs and ringtones? I've never once heard of this. But even if this is true, my USB Debugging is on, so it shouldn't matter.
Oh, and I edited my initial post. Added more detail.
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Noob question..Does the phone need to be connected to mobile internet as well when installing an app?? because i tried it with zero credits in my phone..The message came up saying "app ready to be installed in device" but when I looked there was no app installed...
two way i always use:
1. install apps from market
2. turn on "unknown source" in setting -> applications. and download apk file to sd card, and tap it to install.
stevencxr said:
two way i always use:
1. install apps from market
2. turn on "unknown source" in setting -> applications. and download apk file to sd card, and tap it to install.
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Yeah I installed apps directly from the market..The message comes up in the market saying that the app will be installed shortly, but it does not show up in the phone..
stevencxr said:
two way i always use:
1. install apps from market
2. turn on "unknown source" in setting -> applications. and download apk file to sd card, and tap it to install.
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Can you explain a bit further how to do it without wasting my mobile credits..I tried installing via market on my pc.
Can you explain a bit more
Thanks in advance
you need to log in with your account on both of your pc and your phone to do "installing app from pc on android market".
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I can install from the market okay but if I have a .apk on my sd card I want to install I get the message that it cannot. Tells me the file cannot be viewed from here. Here is the exact words:
sdcard/download/amazon_appstore-release.apk
application/vnd.android.package-archive does not work.
Any ideas? This is getting frustrating and my searches have not turned out anything worthwhile.
Have checked the option for installing 3rd party apps in settings
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yep! first thing i checked. Dont want to but I think I am going to wipe and reinstall rom, etc later tonight. Waiting to see if anyone has any other ideas.
ciccone said:
yep! first thing i checked. Dont want to but I think I am going to wipe and reinstall rom, etc later tonight. Waiting to see if anyone has any other ideas.
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Maybe just reflash the package installer .apk from your rom
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You could always try using adb to push the package from your PC to the phone while connected with USB debugging enabled.
adb install <package_file_name>
machx0r said:
You could always try using adb to push the package from your PC to the phone while connected with USB debugging enabled.
adb install <package_file_name>
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Or file expert with root mode enabled.
cd's or tapes?
I'm sure you all know that Amazon locked down the ability to install apps from "Unknown Sources", which is why the only current method of sideloading apps is to do so over ADB. The following will let you enable "Unknown Sources", by directly changing the entry in /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db, so you can perform app installations directly on the FTV (which will come in very handy for installed Xposed modules and other things).
The FTV doesn't have sqlite3 installed, or else this would be much simpler. These steps show you how to change the setting using the SQLite Editor app.
Note: Navigating the SQLite Editor app may require a mouse
Root your FireTV according to the steps here
Install SQLite Editor via ADB
Launch SQLite Editor, granting it SU access
Select "Settings Storage"
Select "settings.db"
Select the "global" table
Highlight the record "install_non_market_apps"
Hit the Menu button and select "Edit Record"
Change the Value to "1" and save the record
Reboot
After I edit the field to 1, how do I save? There are two boxes at the bottom of the screen. When i highlight one it turns yellow. There is no text displayed. I don't want to do anything wrong.
it's the button on the left.
This looks like it will probably be useful for editing a lot of things. I havent looked into it at all yet but one other thing i wouldnt mind changing is the dang on mouse icon from that weird little circle to an actual cursor.
Thanks for the detailed tutorial. Does this get any sideloaded apps to show up on the main firetv menu/screen?
If so, do the apps need to be reinstalled or will it just show up? Wondering for xbmc. Thanks.
highgear said:
Does this get any sideloaded apps to show up on the main firetv menu/screen?
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No
Thanks I'll try it. But... Is there wrong with mine for not displaying? Or something that I should enable?
Just read this article and it has me worried. http://www.firetvnews.com/top-ways-to-brick-your-fire-tv/ I followed your exact instructions. Should I be worried?
When I launch SQL Editor from the FireTV, my remote does not allow me to select anything. Any ideas?
troby86 said:
When I launch SQL Editor from the FireTV, my remote does not allow me to select anything. Any ideas?
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plug in a keyboard and/or a mouse to the usb port
ImCoKeMaN said:
plug in a keyboard and/or a mouse to the usb port
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Lol, thanks.
Hrodriguez77 said:
Just read this article and it has me worried. http://www.aftvnews.com/top-ways-to-brick-your-fire-tv/ I followed your exact instructions. Should I be worried?
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You shouldn't worry if you followed the instructions above. SQLite Editor seems to be one of the good apps. I haven't been able to pinpoint exactly which SQL app is causing issues, but several people have reported using SQLite Editor without issues.
it does not work anymore I guess with new firmware update as that file is no longer there
Settings storage etc
I'm rooted and even went into es explorer and enabled show hidden files and couldnt find it in there either.maybe i could search for setting db file
my wife threw me off so ill try tomorrow
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Forget it. I didn't look in data.
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elmerohueso said:
I'm sure you all know that Amazon locked down the ability to install apps from "Unknown Sources", which is why the only current method of sideloading apps is to do so over ADB. The following will let you enable "Unknown Sources", by directly changing the entry in /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db, so you can perform app installations directly on the FTV (which will come in very handy for installed Xposed modules and other things).
The FTV doesn't have sqlite3 installed, or else this would be much simpler. These steps show you how to change the setting using the SQLite Editor app.
Note: Navigating the SQLite Editor app may require a mouse
Root your FireTV according to the steps here
Install SQLite Editor via ADB
Launch SQLite Editor, granting it SU access
Select "Settings Storage"
Select "settings.db"
Select the "global" table
Highlight the record "install_non_market_apps"
Hit the Menu button and select "Edit Record"
Change the Value to "1" and save the record
Reboot
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Hi,
Every one the settings apk does work and you can check the unknown sources box to allow installation of any apk without sideloading!!
You need the settings.apk and you have to tweak a system app. Will provide a tutorial for all XDA community members in the near future. Right now looking to raise money for charity through paypal donations. It works I can install apks from any market, drop box or even when downloading from a web browser.
Fire TV is the stuff!!! Hope fire tv 2.0 offers HD audio and 4k compatibility and of course more memory
Confirmed I just downloaded Settings Apk from AFTnew and it allowed me to check unknown sources and make it easier to install apk without sideloading
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JJ-KwiK said:
Does the ktv launcher need to be frozen first?
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It's work only by installing with terminal this settings apk, from AFTnew article about wiimote nothing else was frozen or needed ✌
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inwisso said:
Confirmed I just downloaded Settings Apk from AFTnew and it allowed me to check unknown sources and make it easier to install apk without sideloading
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Could you please post the to the APK here? Thank you.
netghoster said:
Could you please post the to the APK here? Thank you.
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Read:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-connect-a-wii-remote-wiimote-to-the-fire-tv/
and go to step 3 (connect wiimote) and # 1: voila, link for you: http://www.aftvnews.com/download/Settings.apk
You ABSOLUTELY need XPosed (http://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk) and HDXposed (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2830675&d=1404399174) module installed and even then, some Settings will kick you out of the app. But it does work (tested) for enabling "Unknown Sources".
Ipse_Tase said:
Read:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-connect-a-wii-remote-wiimote-to-the-fire-tv/
and go to step 3 (connect wiimote) and # 1: voila, link for you: http://www.aftvnews.com/download/Settings.apk
You ABSOLUTELY need XPosed (http://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk) and HDXposed (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2830675&d=1404399174) module installed and even then, some Settings will kick you out of the app. But it does work (tested) for enabling "Unknown Sources".
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Thank you for the details. Will try it out this evening.
Thanks and all credit to Nameless One for the heads-up!
As found here - run this adb command to get changes to survive a reboot:
Code:
adb shell reboot disemmcwp
It seems there's system write protection enabled. That command will disable it. I changed my DPI and emojis and can confirm that both changes stuck!
goalkeepr said:
Thanks and all credit to Nameless One for the heads-up!
As found here - run this adb command to get changes to survive a reboot:
Code:
adb shell reboot disemmcwp
It seems there's system write protection enabled. That command will disable it. I changed my DPI and emojis and can confirm that both changes stuck!
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Nice find, I'll be adding this thread to my Guides / Info Thread....
Thank you dude
Cool Awsome!! Now my phone is working properly with ROOT.
Is this step still needed? Been following the links on DrakenFX's thread that lead me here.
Thanks guys. The dev is much appreciated as is the guide pulling everything together.
Barsky said:
Is this step still needed?
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Whether it is done by a script (if so there should be clear indication that it does this so people know where they stand in the overall process) or by hand it still needs to be done, it is a completely separate issue from whether or not the boot-loader is unlocked or the phone rooted.
Already did it. :cyclops:
Is this only needed if your bootloader is locked but you still wanna root ?
Ugh, so this was the reason why I couldn't uninstall system apps even w/ a system app uninstaller....
So developer unfriendly :/
Haha needed to do this on the official root for EU as well.
Yay, thanks guys! got adaway running. Starting to feel like home again..now to backup it before I screw it up..
I'm not getting it to work on my Axon 7 rooted with terminal emulator
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Tried using emulator. No go. Tried using adb shell. still no go...
Can one of you explain to me the exact method? Maybe im doing something wrong
nickcaper said:
Tried using emulator. No go. Tried using adb shell. still no go...
Can one of you explain to me the exact method? Maybe im doing something wrong
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Boot into A7, enable developer options and enable USB Debugging, connect to computer, accept the computer's debugging signature on your A7 (if you've never gotten a pop-up that you've had to accept, it's not connected properly), type in "adb devices" in a command prompt to make sure that the device is showing up, and if it is, issue the OP's command.
xtermmin said:
Boot into A7, enable developer options and enable USB Debugging, connect to computer, accept the computer's debugging signature on your A7 (if you've never gotten a pop-up that you've had to accept, it's not connected properly), type in "adb devices" in a command prompt to make sure that the device is showing up, and if it is, issue the OP's command.
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yes, tried that. phone rebooted and still.. cant delete/remove system apps... aggrivating. ill try again later.. im tired of messing with this nonsense...
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Tried it again, all it does is reboot.. I open RU uninstaller Pro and its still saying the same thing. That permissions are not granted.
nickcaper said:
yes, tried that. phone rebooted and still.. cant delete/remove system apps... aggrivating. ill try again later.. im tired of messing with this nonsense...
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Tried it again, all ti does is reboot.. I open RU uninstaller Pro and its still saying the same thing. That permissions are not granted.
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Open the SuperSU app and make sure that you gave RU uninstaller root permissions.
xtermmin said:
Open the SuperSU app and make sure that you gave RU uninstaller root permissions.
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tried that yo... aint happnin....
any other ideas?
When I plug the phone into the laptop, the phone has a popup that sks me which mode I want to use the phone.
I choose Media device MTP. I also tried the mode called connect to PC software. Both times, the phone is recognized by ADB.
yet it will not fix the permissions
nickcaper said:
tried that yo... aint happnin....
any other ideas?
When I plug the phone into the laptop, the phone has a popup that sks me which mode I want to use the phone.
I choose Media device MTP. I also tried the mode called connect to PC software. Both times, the phone is recognized by ADB.
yet it will not fix the permissions
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Go into the app's permissions list and make sure that the Storage permissions is allowed.
If that doesn't work, then try using a different app all together.
xtermmin said:
Go into the app's permissions list and make sure that the Storage permissions is allowed.
If that doesn't work, then try using a different app all together.
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Doesnt work..
I am thinking the problem is that ZTE put a lock on system files so no one can delete them or modify them.
There is suppose to be some kind of way to turn that off but I cant seem to do it on my phone.
nickcaper said:
Doesnt work..
I am thinking the problem is that ZTE put a lock on system files so no one can delete them or modify them.
There is suppose to be some kind of way to turn that off but I cant seem to do it on my phone.
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/system has write protection enabled by default, but the command in the OP disables it. After turning it off by running that command, I'm able to uninstall apps via Titanium Backup fine.
xtermmin said:
/system has write protection enabled by default, but the command in the OP disables it. After turning it off by running that command, I'm able to uninstall apps via Titanium Backup fine.
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Can you tell me if your phone is rooted? what update version si your phone? Mine is 27.
Did you do this permission fix before or after root? did you use an emulator to do the fix or adb?
i have a verizon s7 edge phone and wanted to install some apk files from my previous phones. So i turned on the "Unknowns sources" option and still nothing. when i go to my file manager i can clearly see the files but when i click on them i don't get the install screen. please help
twodollars2 said:
i have a verizon s7 edge phone and wanted to install some apk files from my previous phones. So i turned on the "Unknowns sources" option and still nothing. when i go to my file manager i can clearly see the files but when i click on them i don't get the install screen. please help
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What apk files are you trying to install? What happens when you click on them?
twodollars2 said:
i have a verizon s7 edge phone and wanted to install some apk files from my previous phones. So i turned on the "Unknowns sources" option and still nothing. when i go to my file manager i can clearly see the files but when i click on them i don't get the install screen. please help
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What happens when you do click on the apk files? You might have to clear defaults for your apps if you accidentally picked some app to open up apk's.
RMarkwald said:
What apk files are you trying to install? What happens when you click on them?
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Nothing at all it just sits there with no notification or anything
Outbreak444 said:
What happens when you do click on the apk files? You might have to clear defaults for your apps if you accidentally picked some app to open up apk's.
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How would I clear defaults for my apps? And to answer your question the phone does nothing at all when you try to install the apks. The apk I'm trying to install is tube mate but Im wondering is it compatible with this version of android?
twodollars2 said:
How would I clear defaults for my apps? And to answer your question the phone does nothing at all when you try to install the apks. The apk I'm trying to install is tube mate but Im wondering is it compatible with this version of android?
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Go to Settings -> Applications -> Application Manager and select "More" in the top right of your screen. Now select "Reset app preferences"
After that give the install a try again.
Outbreak444 said:
Go to Settings -> Applications -> Application Manager and select "More" in the top right of your screen. Now select "Reset app preferences"
After that give the install a try again.
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that worked. thank you so much!