Is there an app to download unsupported content in the default browser because it's really annoying then you wait 60 seconds to download a file then can't downloaded because the phone says its unsupported.
I was just about to ask this same question, there is an app for it i remember seeing but i forgot the name.
Use Astro, Linda, or Crutch from the market.
It was called download crutch, but it is no longer available on the market. Use linda file manager. =]
Iv installed both astro and linda and still can't download what I watnt. I'm trying to download a psx rom
In astro, go to preferences/settings, scroll to the bottom and check Enable Browser Downloads.
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Ok so 2day I checked the maket I needed a file manager, I got 1 call Linda , well it has a plugin that allows you to download any file from the default browser which is cool. Well was wondering if there is anyway someone could take that plugiin and just add it to the default broswer because I kinda don't lke the file manager.
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There's is an app in the market called "Download Crutch" it has no gui or icon just allows you to download files
The way that the plugin works is that it tells the browser that Linda FileManager will be able to handle the file (whether it can or not). The only way so far to make the browser able to download a filetype (without modifying the browser's source) is to use this method.
You're probably going to have to download an app to do this anyways, so you might as well just stick with the Linda File Manager.
Does anyone have the browser's source? and i thought thats how it worked so if we are correct, then that means that the browser checks for an app to support the file. So if i downloaded the zip program then i would be able to download zip files right?
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ok try that with unzip and it didnt work so im guessing some programs wont have the file extension set in the os like linda does
Wow i had no idea linda file manager did that, thats good to hear. ive been using astro all this time. Thanks for the tip!
It says replace appilication but I've never installed this app. It wont let me uninstall it from setttings. When I goto update the app it says, installation unsuccessful, package file was not signed correctly.
Is this a possbile error due to JF 1.41 or would it be a error due to a custom theme from MacDroid 2.2?
stats555 said:
Wow i had no idea linda file manager did that, thats good to hear. ive been using astro all this time. Thanks for the tip!
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yeah its kind of a tug of war between Astro (aka Bender) and Linda File Manager (aka Android file manager) Personally i think astro has the upper hand because it has the selection mode, application manager, and can make shortcuts to any file on the home screen. But now linda has the new download plugin...
i wish they would just get together and make one "all powerful file browser"
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yeah its kind of a tug of war between Astro (aka Bender) and Linda File Manager (aka Android file manager) Personally i think astro has the upper hand because it has the selection mode, application manager, and can make shortcuts to any file on the home screen. But now linda has the new download plugin...
i wish they would just get together and make one "all powerful file browser"
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Yea I know what you mean I hate having. A lot of apps for lil thing wish the default browser couuldnt. Download anything
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I put the Rockplayer apk on the root of the sdcard and I've tried 3 app installer applications off the market to try and install it but they all say something like "no apps found." Any advice on how to install this apk now that it's on the sdcard?
Just... get it from the market.
What do you need it for? Stock video player on the Epic can play xvid\divx AVI files and MKV files.
If you want to install something from sdcard, go to settings > applications > turn on 'unknown sources'
Then navigate to the apk using a file manager (even the included 'my files' will work). Click on it and it will install. If it doesn't, your apk is screwed up
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When ever i try to download .apk files through the stock android browser (tried on a rooted evo and rooted charge) it tells me download is unsuccessful and wont let me download the file Is this an android limitation or is there a work around for this? (Besides using another browser )
I think you need a file viewer, try downloading es file explorer first, then redownload the file.
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You can download "download all files" (or something like that) from the android market...it should allow you to download...all...files from the browser
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You can download "download all files" (or something like that) from the android market...it should allow you to download...all...files from the browser
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+1. I installed 'Download All Files' so that I could get attachments out of the Gmail app.
Other option is using Astro file manager. Under preferences there's a check box for enabling browser downloads.
Is there a way to download files from megaupload or direct? Everytime i try it says download unsuccesful. Or maybe it cant be done from my gtwox
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Is there a way to download files from megaupload or direct? Everytime i try it says download unsuccesful. Or maybe it cant be done from my gtwox
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Dowload dolphin browser HD. That will allow you to download any type of file and it is an awesome browser to use.
Astro File Manager
Install Astro File Manager from the market. Go to preferences and check the box for "Enable Browser Downloads"
Wow thanks guys.
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There is an app in the market that will allow you to donwload almost any type of file-it's called Download All Files. I don't like the Astro file manager so I installed this one insted and it worked fine.
Afternoon Folks,
I have tried to download a few different zip files directly to my phone which is now running Superlite 5.1. When I select the file to download it opens the download manager and then states "Download unavailable - Unable to download. Content not supported by device".
This seems to be isolated to zip files.
Any ideas?
u need to install a program that supports the zip file extension. I recommend Astro file manager. Also try using a different browser to download the files, my guess is ur using stock. Try dolphin hd or opera
This worked.
Still don't love the battery life.. but up and running and the pros of ICS definitely negate the cons (battery and instagram)