Hey guys,
since yesterday i cannot install .apks anymore.
It everytime fails by saying "Program was not installed" - installations via Playstore do work, tho.
Of course i have activated the setting to install 3rd party apps.
i'm using a rooted, but stock rom s7 Edge.
What apps are you trying to install.
qwewqa said:
What apps are you trying to install.
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Adaway for example
Does the error only occur when you dl from a browser, then click on the notification when finished?
I open the .apk by selecting it in My Files, should be listed under 'Recent Files.'
dynospectrum said:
Does the error only occur when you dl from a browser, then click on the notification when finished?
I open the .apk by selecting it in My Files, should be listed under 'Recent Files.'
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The Error also occurs also when i try to install it via Total Commander (a root Browser), MyFiles and via Browser
Tried it with another .apk, still the same "App was not installed" error
Try going into the app manager, hitting more and selecting show system apps, then clear the data of Package Installer
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So I've been trying to update my Facebook 1.2.0 to 1.3.0 but I keep getting a "Installation was not successful" message from the Market. I tried removing the older version manually (Force-closed FB and cleared data in Settings; not showing in Installer in SystemPanel) but it still seems to be there since clicking on its icon on the homepage still opens it. Any way to actually take this P.O.S. outta here?! BTW, I am running Fresh 3.0.1 and had everything recently restored with TB.
Thanks!
there is a thread about this, find it - it has instructions
edit: to make it easy, check fresh updater
Uninstall using Root Explorer or Titanium Backup, reboot, then install the new version from yhe market.
kcodya said:
Uninstall using Root Explorer or Titanium Backup, reboot, then install the new version from yhe market.
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Worked perfectly, thank you for the help!
delete the apk from system/apps using root exploter and then in my case "restart" then install from the android market.. thats how i did it
This is getting weird. Tried to Uninstall via ES File Manager's Application Manager and it says 'Uninstall Unsuccessful'. Then I tried just deleting the .apk from the system/app folder and it says the file 'cannot be deleted'. What the hell is going on here?!
I've tried this a bunch of different ways and I'm unable to install any .apk that I download. I haven't tried downloading the .apk on my computer first though. So here's what I've tried;
Standard web browser - can't download says file not supported
Dolphin HD - able to download, get parse error installing from dolphin. No install button for APK in Astro File Manager
Xscope - able to download, parse error on install. Install button for APK in Astro File Manager but does not install
I do have the install unknown sources option turned on in application settings.
What am I missing here? I am rooted but nothing has been done since rooting.
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s15274n said:
Any reason you are not grabbing them from the market?
Why do you not have the stock browser?
Regarding the stock browser, you don't install it, you just drop it in system/app I believe.
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1. Because it's not on the market :/
2. Standard web browser = stock browser
3. What?
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Download the Astro Manager from the market. Then go to settings and enable browser download.
It could be an error with the apk itself. I get those errors sometimes where certain apks don't download correctly. Try another apk and see what happens.
I don't always complain, but when I do, I #BlameWes
s15274n said:
Really?
Dolphin and xscope are in the market. I'm asking why are you not downloading them from the market?
I then asked, why do you not have the stock browser already? You said you just rooted and did nothing else... so... did you delete it or something?
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You're misunderstanding him. He's trying to download a file and he's saying what happens when he tries to download this file on all these different browsers. He already has the browsers installed.
I don't always complain, but when I do, I #BlameWes
^ LOL, son of a bitc*... yeah, my bad OP... I was trying to figure out WTH you were doing.
Yes, I would recommend what another person said and get Astro and turn on the browser download option.
The error messages are for not a complete download (at least thats what I normally get in those situations).
I use apps installer from the market to install non market apps. Try it out
Apparently I didn't write my original post thoroughly enough. I have tried Astro already.
FlipnKraut said:
Apparently I didn't write my original post thoroughly enough. I have tried Astro already.
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Try ES File Explorer by EStrongs.
I installed the Market apk with the fix last fall, but today I downloaded the new version of Market that brings movie and books to 2.2 or higher and the install failed. Is there a trick to getting this new market on the Archos.
link to new version of market:Android Forum link to market
minterbartolo said:
I installed the Market apk with the fix last fall, but today I downloaded the new version of Market that brings movie and books to 2.2 or higher and the install failed. Is there a trick to getting this new market on the Archos.
link to new version of market:Android Forum link to market
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Installed fine for me(rooted though). What method did you use to install market originally?
P.S. Wow, lots of additions.
msticninja said:
Installed fine for me(rooted though). What method did you use to install market originally?
P.S. Wow, lots of additions.
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I downloaded via dolphin HD browser. clicked on the apk and it warned me "you know you are trying to install a system file yes to proceed" I did and it said install did not work. hit done.
msticninja said:
Installed fine for me(rooted though). What method did you use to install market originally?
P.S. Wow, lots of additions.
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What method did you use to install market originally?
msticninja said:
What method did you use to install market originally?
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sorry I was multitasking and misread your question I used the gAppsintaller method from way back gApps installer thread
I upgraded from version 2.3.6 with no problems.. maybe upgrade to version 2.3.6 first.
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sorry I was multitasking and misread your question I used the gAppsintaller method from way back gApps installer thread
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Make sure Install from Unknown Sources is checked in the Applications menu, though I think the message would say this if that was the problem. Then try deleting the market apk from /data/test/froyo/system/app (I think that's the location, look around in there for it), then reinstalling with the downloaded apk. If it still won't install, try copying the downloaded apk to the location you deleted the original market apk from, and see if market shows up again.
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Make sure Install from Unknown Sources is checked in the Applications menu, though I think the message would say this if that was the problem. Then try deleting the market apk from /data/test/froyo/system/app (I think that's the location, look around in there for it), then reinstalling with the downloaded apk. If it still won't install, try copying the downloaded apk to the location you deleted the original market apk from, and see if market shows up again.
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I searched using Astro and the only file with market in the name is
/system/app/0MarketUpdater.apk I tried uninstall, no joy. I try long hold using astro to delete, no joy. I went to settings/applications uninstalled gAppinstaller rebooted tried to install the apk no joy. I have no option to uninstall market (system/applications say version 1.82 when I go to details)
so I am open to suggestions on how to update the market app.
minterbartolo said:
I searched using Astro and the only file with market in the name is
/system/app/0MarketUpdater.apk I tried uninstall, no joy. I try long hold using astro to delete, no joy. I went to settings/applications uninstalled gAppinstaller rebooted tried to install the apk no joy. I have no option to uninstall market (system/applications say version 1.82 when I go to details)
so I am open to suggestions on how to update the market app.
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You can't mess with anything on /system without root. That's just a shortcut anyways. The file has to be in /data/test somewhere. It could also be called vending.apk.
Can you post the file here please.
Thanks
Matt
msiviter said:
Can you post the file here please.
Thanks
Matt
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Here:
http://www.multiupload.com/2TRUW4L630
1) Install zipsigner 2
2) Download New Market apk
3) Go to zipsigner 2 app and click Choose In/Out and look for com.android.vending1.apk, click it.
4) Select "Platform" under Key/mode
5) Sign the file
6) You will see the new name for this app appeared as "com.android.vending-1-signed.apk"
7) Through back button go to menu and open your es File Explorer or Astro and look for "com.android.vending-1-signed.apk" (make sure you are looking for the App which has word "signed" in it.)
8) Install the App and launch it
why so complicated?
In Orginal Archos Android:
1. Rename to Vending.apk.
2. use RootExplorer or Terminal to copy it to /data/test/froyo/system/app/Vending.apk
3. Reboot
In Uruk or CM7:
1. Rename to Vending.apk.
2. use RootExplorer or Terminal to copy it to /system/app/Vending.apk
3. Reboot
does anyone know how to get all the apps working in the market using cm7?
ive tried updating the fingerprint in build.prop and im still getting limited apps.
maybe im missing something??
let me know...
thanks
darren1 said:
1) Install zipsigner 2
2) Download New Market apk
3) Go to zipsigner 2 app and click Choose In/Out and look for com.android.vending1.apk, click it.
4) Select "Platform" under Key/mode
5) Sign the file
6) You will see the new name for this app appeared as "com.android.vending-1-signed.apk"
7) Through back button go to menu and open your es File Explorer or Astro and look for "com.android.vending-1-signed.apk" (make sure you are looking for the App which has word "signed" in it.)
8) Install the App and launch it
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Thank you. It worked perfectly simply
For me it worked by just install the apk..
I use urukdroid on the openAOS boot menu
Dont work this for you?
You can use the latest Arctools from arctablet.com
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/android-market-3-0-26-archos-gen8-devices/
Looks like it does everything for you.
darren1 said:
You can use the latest Arctools from arctablet.com
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/android-market-3-0-26-archos-gen8-devices/
Looks like it does everything for you.
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does it work with cyanogen though?
notice they are using stock.
ive tried this yesterday and it didnt work but i see the updated the post today
ill try it again
Lenn said:
For me it worked by just install the apk..
I use urukdroid on the openAOS boot menu
Dont work this for you?
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I couldn't get it to install from apk using Archangel root method.
dtr145r said:
does it work with cyanogen though?
notice they are using stock.
ive tried this yesterday and it didnt work but i see the updated the post today
ill try it again
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I don't know im afraid.
hello forum
can any1 provide me with the official android gallery apk version 4.2.2 it suddenly stopped working and i deleted it by mistake now when i try to open it it says this application is not installed
my s4 GT-I9505 is rooted...
thanks
can some1 plz help?...its not hard u can use titanium backup.....i think
xweel said:
can some1 plz help?...its not hard u can use titanium backup.....i think
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Hi,
Look HERE
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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this doesnt work....it requires the app to be installed
first it asks me if i want to update the existing built in app, no other option but to choose install then i get the message " app not installed "
thanks
xweel said:
this doesnt work....it requires the app to be installed
first it asks me if i want to update the existing built in app, no other option but to choose install then i get the message " app not installed "
thanks
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with root explorer move this app to system/app, then fix permission to 744, reboot
xweel said:
this doesnt work....it requires the app to be installed
first it asks me if i want to update the existing built in app, no other option but to choose install then i get the message " app not installed "
thanks
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Hi,
Go to the market and get "FX File Explorer" + root
Navigate to system/app
Unlock the padlock at the top of the page.
Paste the Gallery app into the folder.
Save.
Reboot
malybru said:
Hi,
Go to the market and get "FX File Explorer" + root
Navigate to system/app
Unlock the padlock at the top of the page.
Paste the Gallery app into the folder.
Save.
Reboot
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samersh72 said:
with root explorer move this app to system/app, then fix permission to 744, reboot
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weird, the app was already in that folder.....i still moved the downloaded one though its the same, and i changed permission to 744, nothing changed....btw reboot as in restart?...
edit: now i cant see the gallery icon in the app drawer...
xweel said:
weird, the app was already in that folder.....i still moved the downloaded one though its the same, and i changed permission to 744, nothing changed....btw reboot as in restart?...
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you ment that it is not deleted!
reboot=restart
samersh72 said:
you ment that it is not deleted!
reboot=restart
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i thought it was deleted...the icon was in the app drawer...when i tried opening i get the message application is not installed, this happened after i cleared date from the application manager which i forgot to mention or thought it wasnt important..was it important ^^?
thanks
edit: maybe i should delete the .odex file? ..
i think a titanium back file will work...no1 can provide ??....or it wont work.....?
xweel said:
i thought it was deleted...the icon was in the app drawer...when i tried opening i get the message application is not installed, this happened after i cleared date from the application manager which i forgot to mention or thought it wasnt important..was it important ^^?
thanks
edit: maybe i should delete the .odex file? ..
i think a titanium back file will work...no1 can provide ??....or it wont work.....?
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hey just root your phone with cf root download rootbrowser and replace the downloaded version with the one in system/app
then reboot
Hi guys!
I'm bumping an ancient thread here, hope that's okay with you.
I have this old S4+ lying around. I love it's Gallery app due to the built-in possibility to losslessly trim MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) videos by cutting to nearest keyframe, and also lossless rotation by changing the rotation metadata flag of the MP4 file in question. This simple feature is not implemented in "modern" Gallery apps, or well at least not in the OnePlus 5T I'm using today. So, I was thinking I could extract the .APK from my S4+ (running Android 5.x) and put it in my OP5T (running Android 8.x) without too much headache. Guess if I was wrong.
I get the error about that app was not installed. After browsing around on e.g. ApkMirror, I ultimately found a Samsung Galaxy derived Gallery .APK that I could install, it was a very early version (v1.x.something) which has the cutting feature, but not the rotation (flag changing) feature. So, this ancient Gallery3D .apk installed well, but not the one on my own Galaxy S4+.
So, what could be my issue? Is the .APK flagged to be installed as a system app, and due to my OP5T not being rooted I don't have access too /system/app/, therefor the error? Could it be that simple? If so, is it possible the modify the .APK to install as in /data/app/ instead? Of course I'd resign the APK with some dummy/androiddebug signature afterwards to make installation possible.
Could it be some silly (not really needed) demand listed in the AndroidManifest.xml of the APK in question? If so, is it possible to replace the AndroidManifest.xml with a very "basic" one listing more or less no demands, and re-wrap everything with new signature?
I'm really investigating all my options __except__ for having to root my OnePlus!
I figured that I could get a more specific error message from ADB than by just trying to install the .APK through the phone interface.
So, here goes..
Code:
C:\>adb.exe install F:\Galleri_com.sec.android.gallery3d.apk
adb: failed to install F:\Galleri_com.sec.android.gallery3d.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_APK: Package couldn't be installed in /data/app/com.sec.android.gallery3d-RAEW5FZ4VBWqTWXx48LPmQ==: Package /data/app/com.sec.android.gallery3d-RAEW5FZ4VBWqTWXx48LPmQ==/base.apk code is missing]
What does this tell me?
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What does this tell me?
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The Galaxy S4 and most Samsung devices has a second framework app, twframework-res.apk, that only works with their apps. Here's the fun part: the existing Android framework-res.apk is modified by Samsung so both framework apps are required by a given Samsung app to function. Even better is that you cannot simply port the app and twframework-res.apk to a totally different device and expect it to function. You'd have to port the framework-res.apk as well, and with that apk being a system file, you'd soft brick your device after copying it and rebooting.
The tl;dr here? What you're attempting won't work due to Samsung modifications to Android.
I can see that with Android Oreo there is a new section to install from Unknown Sources; but do apps need to update to show up in the list? For example I use Solid Explorer as my file manager and so am used to installing apps from there. Now it won't let me and I have to do it from the Downloads app. Annoying!
If you go to settings, apps & notifications,advanced,special app access,install unknown apps you should be able to allow it for your file manager, if that's what you want.
If you want to install from your file manager, tap the apk while your in your file manager and Oreo should ask you if you want to allow it from your filemanager.
Edit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73623948&postcount=11 this guy had the same issue I guess.
I don't see it in that menu. That's where I was looking already. I only have some google app and facebook.
dunjamon said:
I don't see it in that menu. That's where I was looking already. I only have some google app and facebook.
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I just installed and opened the solid explorer, choosed a apk file, solid explorer starts with the menu: open with..., I choosed packet Installer and Oreo ask me if I want to allow to install unknown sources from solid explorer. I don't know what's the problem. You should uninstall and reinstall the solid explorer and start from the beginning, if that fails for you for whatever reason.