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seems like a simple question to me, how to install .apk files

I have searched and searched. I've used this website since my HTC 6700 and usually searching yields the answer i need. . . ..
I have a rooted CDMA Hero running fresh 1.1
but HOW do i install simple programs
i do not have apps2SD because i don't need it. . . .
is it as simple as putting the .apk on the memory card and going to file explorer *on the phone* and running it?
thanks i know this is simple but i do not know how to do it.

yes. it is that simple.

Yes, you can do that or you can install it using ADB
Code:
adb install <app name>.apk
Or you can use HTC Sync or some other 3rd party software to do it.

Astro Works too.. but you must enable 3rd party apps in settings

thanks everyone, i just didn't want to put it on my card and have the phone go crazy not recognizing where the program was.
and why do i have to wait 5 minutes between posts? I've had an account for 2 years.

gonzoangel said:
thanks everyone, i just didn't want to put it on my card and have the phone go crazy not recognizing where the program was.
and why do i have to wait 5 minutes between posts? I've had an account for 2 years.
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Time doesn't matter, its all about the # and this was only your 4th.

SORRY!
the application package installer (process com.android.packageinstaller) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
so just clicking on it and running it didn't work, i guess i'll try through adb

Failure [installed_failed_conflicting_provider]

What app are you trying to install?

i think its just the one apk i'm trying to install is bad, just did it with 3 other ones and its ok.

gonzoangel said:
i think its just the one apk i'm trying to install is bad, just did it with 3 other ones and its ok.
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Yeah, that was the route i was heading in.

kbizzle said:
What app are you trying to install?
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an illegal one, i'll just pay the four bucks
but i am enjoying oregon trail now

gonzoangel said:
an illegal one, i'll just pay the four bucks
but i am enjoying oregon trail now
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Lol. I thought that might be why they were being installed from the SD card. Keep in mind, some .apk are not all meant to be run on our Heros. Some are specific to other Android builds, mainly all but our Cupcake 1.5. Lol

kbizzle said:
Lol. I thought that might be why they were being installed from the SD card. Keep in mind, some .apk are not all meant to be run on our Heros. Some are specific to other Android builds, mainly all but our Cupcake 1.5. Lol
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yah thanks man, i was trying to install twidroid pro and it was the wrong apk or whatever, it was the whole reason i downloaded this one torrent. Oh well.
but we will not talk about that kinda stuff here *hushes lips*

Backflip Swype

I'm trying to get Swype on my backflop. I know we can't install non-market apps, and already figured out the adb trick last Sunday when I got the phone. My problem is that with the Swype beta it downloads an INSTALLER which downloads ANOTHER apk (pretty sure to /data/apps/ if that's the one we can't access). So I can't install swype.
I tried ripping it off my Droid and installing it, but it gets screwed up because they are different resolutions.
Any ideas?

Try this - Removed due to the fact that swype is not meant for free distribution
That's from Firerat

I'll give it a shot, but I was looking for a slightly newer version.
The beta one is 1.25.16.5652
Edit: Got it going, thanks.
Still looking for a version newer than 1.16.12.5228.219 if anyone has.

Been running it for a couple days now - no issues what so ever - just saying

problem
i too have the backflip and tried to get swype on it through the download you provided, but i doesnt seem to work. help?

I'm running 1.16.12.5230.t, which is the highest I've seen supported on Backflip.
Not much better than 1.16.12.5228.219, but whatever.

Thank you for sharing

benofoz said:
I'm running 1.16.12.5230.t, which is the highest I've seen supported on Backflip.
Not much better than 1.16.12.5228.219, but whatever.
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Has anyone else gotten the "Trial Over - Please Buy Full Version" message with this version? Maybe I'll try rolling back to the other 1.16.

mcorrie1121 said:
Has anyone else gotten the "Trial Over - Please Buy Full Version" message with this version? Maybe I'll try rolling back to the other 1.16.
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Yep, I've tried many apk's since then and all have either giving me the same message or an install error. Lame!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683430 Install with ADB and viola!

Current non-beta version?
Does anyone know the most recent Swype out for Android? Thanks.

The way I did it was:
Sign up for beta, Open link in email
Move Swype-Installer.apk from the sdcard's downloads folder to the computer
Exit MS mode, make sure USB debugging is on, adb install Swype-Installer.apk
Open Swype Installer, follow steps until you get the "Installing 3rd party apps is not enabled" error, DO NOT HIT OK, leave the error up.
adb pull /data/data/com.swype.android.installer/files/mypackage.apk (this is the temp file where it saves the specific apk for your device/version/options)
adb install mypackage.apk
On phone, hit OK for the error. If it licenses it and has steps to enable, terrific. If not, exit and relaunch Swype Installer, then license it and do the steps.
The current version (at least for my US AT&T Backflip) is 2.15.56.14870.t100
Edit: ffff sorry for the gravedig.
Edit2: These instructions for enabling 3rd party apps also worked for me: h--p://modmymobile.com/forums/567-motorola-backflip-general/559152-fully-unlock-3rd-party-apps-backflip.html

BlackGlassSwype (NO EXPIRATION)

I know there are 3(or more) existing swype threads. I KNOW THIS. I just threw my swype kb file folder from black glass into the full version swype for those that wanted a BlackGlass swype that didnt know how to do it themselves. Get it HERE. If any one wants a new color lemme know and ill put it up when i get a chance, so we have more colors to choose from.
If you cant get it make sure you hav3 done the following:
for those who are getting expired messages try removing all traces of Swype:
1. In terminal,
Code:
rm /data/app/com.swype.android.inputmethod.apk
2. In terminal,
Code:
rm -r /data/data/com.swype.android.inputmethod
3. Clear your dalvik-cache
I've not gotten an expiration yet, but hopefully this works for you
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I love Swype, but have no idea what you're talking about lol. Can I get a screen shot?

wont install for me through a file manager, adb push, or adb install

Yeah this will not install no go.
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DanWalker said:
I love Swype, but have no idea what you're talking about lol. Can I get a screen shot?
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Sorry bout that. This is SWYPE. It has a black kb. It, unlike lite versions im seeing everyone complaining about does NOT expire. It looks like THIS(scroll down towards bottom)

ekolon said:
wont install for me through a file manager, adb push, or adb install
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you enabled sype input method right?
Envynet said:
Yeah this will not install no go.
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its always worked for me. Im currently using this exact apk in my rom. Not sure what the problem could be. You can always take the libs from it and throw them in your roms lib folder (using root explorer on an already installed system), thats how i make it work out of the box in my mods. It should just install, i normally use andro or root exp to install apps that werent included in the rom. Root commander works great too. I dont use adb for apk installation.

I tried pushing it first then used Astro to install

chfields said:
I tried pushing it first then used Astro to install
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THANKS for the feedback.Yeah astro should work too...

Maybe I got a bad download I will try again downloading it and using Root Explorer to install.

Envynet said:
Maybe I got a bad download I will try again downloading it and using Root Explorer to install.
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right on. if not pm n ill get it going for you. i have a few diff. copies,but this is the one im currently using. I had to mess with it some to get it to work with a new rom install(its a choice from get go) so i learned a little about installing it

Not working for me either... used Linda and Estrongs file explorers... neither worked.
Do you need a previous version of Swype installed for it to work?

Won't install for me either
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The way it worked for me, I had to adb remove swype first, then download to SD and then use astro to install

Yeah im going to guess if you had swype previously installed this one probably wont install for you.

the **** doesnt install anyway i tried, i did have it previously, what folder do i adb pull from?

I used Advanced task manager to uninstall my previous version, then Estrongs File Explorer to install this one, works fine for me. Thanks!

Won't install for me either...

phonetec said:
the **** doesnt install anyway i tried, i did have it previously, what folder do i adb pull from?
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system/app...you will probably need to list the files to see exactly what its named to remove.
adb remount
adb shell
cd system/app
ls
rm whateveritsnamed.apk

This is a developer site right? Well this is just an app install. I put it up to help ppl out not piss them off. Ive listed the best way to do it and it works FLAWLESSLY. Please do the following or listen to my previous instructions before threadbombing...This is not hard, so please calm down and try not to get upset. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
INSTRUCTIONS
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1)REMOVE ANY EXISTING SWYPE YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE
2)MAKE SURE ITS ACTUALLY GONE(it can be pesky to remove)
3)DOWNLOAD THE APK TO SD
4)USE ANDROZIP FILE EXPLORER TO INSTALL THE FILE(i think astro works too)
5)ENABLE YOUR SWYPE OPTION FROM settings/language keyboards
6)LONG PRESS ON A TEXT ENTRY FIELD
7)TAP INPUT METHOD
8)CHOOSE SWYPE TO USE IT
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And lastly if this does not work for you and you still really want swype i have a rom i just put up yesturday that has swype,android kb, and htc kb included and you just select whichever you want to use(no installing anything). Good luck AND MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU(im not a star wars freak, just seemed like the right thing to say)
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Thanks, was missing my black kb, any chance we could get the micro black version? Mine quit on me yesterday morning

Install APK installer without market

Is there a way to install Astro File manager without using the market? Because if I would need to install APKs in a situation where I don't have access to the market (No Internet access, etc.) I would need to use Astro File Manager and if I didn't have it installed I would need a way to install it without using the standard way of using the market...
Plus, it would save me bandwidth to install it from the SD Card each time...

To answer this topic quickly. There is no way to install a apk without an apk installer. Be it astro or any other app. There just aint
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So then you have to get one from the Market? So if you cannot use the market (don't have a connection) you can't install it?
Damn, the next release should include and APK installed because I am sure most people use APKs. If not, then why would they be using Android.
PS, wow no real reply until the second page... (Edit:kekkle's post and this post were on the second page after nobnut filled the first page with troll posts, since then they were deleted so now it's on the first page)
PS2: 100th post

Seriously now...
There is a manual way you can install apks without an apk installer...
Download the apk onto your desktop/laptop. Remove the back panel from your desktop/laptop using a hammer (a claw hammer is best but you can use a pin hammer if you have no claw hammer).
Remove the battery cover from your device (your Android phone not your vibrating butt plug).
Using the tweezers you normally use to masturbate. Find the downloaded apk and carefully place it underneath the battery. Reinsert the battery and battery cover.
Before you restart the device, firmly knock the device against a hard surface like the wall or a hard floor about 15 times until you are sure you have started the kernel flux capacitor.
Then restart the device.
If the device fails to start normally, take it back to the stockist and tell them you were born retarded and that you want to trade it in for an iPhone.

If you've got an HTC Phone you can install ASTRO (or any APK) using HTC Sync.
Can a mod cleaned this thread up, it's 2 pages of *****ing.

bradavon said:
If you've got an HTC Phone you can install ASTRO (or any APK) using HTC Sync.
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Oh you can? I'll have to look into it. I only got HTC Sync working on one of my computers (Windows 7 64 Bit gave driver error, XP Tablet PC Edition had some kinda error installing). But it's good to know there are options...
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Can a mod cleaned this thread up, it's 2 pages of *****ing.
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I reported most of nobnut's posts here, so that should be happening soon

Just use droid explorer and close this thread

or you can use adb to install apks.
so in short yes there are ways to install apk without market.

I use Android Mate for my file manager. Also MybackupPro which backs up my apk's. Ones I download from the Market, phone browser or home computer all get put in one folder & merged with a backup on my sdcard. If I need an app later and in bad cell coverage can install without downloading again.
From what I understand only apps from the Market are updated so I try and download it there first.

Dc_striker said:
Just use droid explorer and close this thread
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No, there is no reason to close the thread just because nobnut trolled it...
If I need an app later and in bad cell coverage can install without downloading again.
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I use Astro to backup to APK...

use andriod pc suite its really great

Bluetooth to Handset....done!

hmmmmm cmon guys help the guy out!! download sdk, and check the link in my signature. if you want more help pm me

You just need to download the android sdk and set the usb debug setting on the phone (Settings > Application > Development). Then installing is as easy as running "adb install <package.apk>"

Installing from Unknown Sources

hey all
I have an Evo and my buddy just got the Inspire. One big thing I noticed is there is no option to enable installing APKs from unknown sources. Ive checked every setting menu and it is nowhere to be seen!
Any info on this? I found a desktop work around, but his swype beta wont work with the desktop workaround.
Thanks!

Att block this, use sideloading or root the phone. If u get the right swype version, it will work with sideload.

the sideloading only got me the installer, but then the installer needs to download the rest of it, and i cant due to the unknown sources. thats really my (well HIS) only problem. i get the installer o there but then cant do **** with it

locozildjiangodx said:
the sideloading only got me the installer, but then the installer needs to download the rest of it, and i cant due to the unknown sources. thats really my (well HIS) only problem. i get the installer o there but then cant do **** with it
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I had the same problem on my Inspire, but this thread has the solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6798357
Since you already have the installer on there (like I did), you just need to follow the instructions in that thread from when you get the blocked install error.
Good luck!

Sideload Wonder Machine is working perfectly for me. Make sure to follow the steps exactly. The only thing I had to do was update my .net framework to the newest version.
Sideload here on XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943174

so i did get it working and heres how. sideloaded the installer, then sideloaded a backup of MY swype to the phone and tried to install it. it didnt like mine because it wasnt on his license, so i hit get license, the phone kinda freaked out a bit, but i restarted and now it works like a dream no issues. thanks yall, all it took was a little inginuity and 3rd party software hehehe