1. In a stock version of honeycomb, D=does it come with any file explorer or file viewer to install .apk app.
2. Is having the Market required to install an .apk file?
3. Is it possible to install a file explorer without market or internet in honeycomb?
Thanks for answering.
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a simple .apk for the gingerbread keyboard. everything works perfectly; vibration, multi touch. you dont even need to be rooted to use this.
The other one worked without root too I took the .apk out of the original flashable and just installed that but thanks for taking an annoying step out
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Probably user error...
I attempted to install another file that was a .zip to get the keyboard, I did not do a wipe. I use the Virtuous ROM. The update I used did not seem to do anything and the keyboard was no different.
I attempted to use your APK to install and it won't let me install. Am I missing something? Did I boo boo?
Did you extract the files and then install with root explorer or a siimilar file browser?
jbucklee said:
I attempted to install another file that was a .zip to get the keyboard, I did not do a wipe. I use the Virtuous ROM. The update I used did not seem to do anything and the keyboard was no different.
I attempted to use your APK to install and it won't let me install. Am I missing something? Did I boo boo?
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"Did you extract the files and then install with root explorer or a siimilar file browser?"
.apk files are (java) .jar files which are actually .zip archives. The fact that they are named ".apk" reflects the fact that they always contain certain folders and files (including, but not limited to the manifest signature files and public key of the signer) - not "random crap"
Your file has nothing to extract. A valid app will contain folders named META-INF (always), res (usually), and some files with extensions of either .dex or .odex.
I am a noob but two things I kind of figured out after a while that were not intuitively obvious so I thought I would post them here to help any other noobs.
First, when you download a file off of XDA-Developers.com, it might be in .RAR format. RAR is a compressed file much like a .ZIP but you will need a special program to extract it. I downloaded a freeware program called Free RAR Extract Frog to my PC to do that and it works well.
Second, when you load an .APK file from XDA onto your G-Tab, it probably didn't come from the Market because it has been modified, so you will need to have an App to install it. I got Easy Installer off the Market for free and it works.
Before you use it, you will need to go into your Settings\Applications and change the permissions to allow installation of non-Market Apps. Load the .APK file into the root folder and when you start Easy Installer, it will find it and it will ask you if you want to install it. Click yes.
Good to hear you are getting past the obstacles
I would also recommend 7-zip for RAR extraction.
As for apk installations, an apk installer app will do just fine, but a simple file manager will work as well. All you need to do is open the apk and select "package installer" if prompted.
I agree, a file manager is all thats needed, much better. Download astro or root explorer
hey guys i am kinda new with apk files so dont blame me or something xD
so how do i install apk files on my mobile?i want to install some theme..
thanks!
Download "ES File Explorer" or "Astro File Manager" from Market and find your .apk files and click on them to install
nikola987 said:
Download "ES File Explorer" or "Astro File Manager" from Market and find your .apk files and click on them to install
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Ok thanks buddy i want to install some theme.apk but after i install it how do i apply it?
Just get root explorer and copy and paste the .apk into the system/app folder. Sometimes you may have to reboot for it to take.
My phone is not in english so its hard to explain what button to push But It is button above "Search", it has little brush on it. Tap that and go to Skin and find your theme that you installed.
Having issues with MIUI's market app not allowing me to download and install any app above 20mb and someone suggested to get GTG's 2.2.3 Infused Rom.
Would anyone with that ROM or any rom that can spot me the new and properly working version of the Market?
Thanks in advance.
Anybody? Pretty please?
xoltrix2000 said:
Anybody? Pretty please?
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why dont you just download the gtg's Rom and pull out the market.apk and the other file you need.
it should only take like 5 mins to extract and load up on your phone.
xoltrix2000 said:
Anybody? Pretty please?
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Have you tried reflashing I have no problem with apps in the market...
Also search Google for market.apk download that and try it
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Just download either of the Infused ROM's 1.6.0 or 2.3.3then open it up with any zip program (7zip, winzip, etc). Look for \system\app\vending.apk then copy the file to your desktop. Plug in your phone and copy it to a location on your SD Card. Open Root Explorer or some similar root enabled file explorer and navigate to where you copied vending.apk, then copy it and place it in \system\app. Reboot after and you should be good to go.
thumbsinblack said:
Just download either of the Infused ROM's 1.6.0 or 2.3.3then open it up with any zip program (7zip, winzip, etc). Look for \system\app\vending.apk then copy the file to your desktop. Plug in your phone and copy it to a location on your SD Card. Open Root Explorer or some similar root enabled file explorer and navigate to where you copied vending.apk, then copy it and place it in \system\app. Reboot after and you should be good to go.
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/init.d/mountdl
and this file from gtg's rom, not just the vending.apk
I want to install two versions of the same app in my android phone... but its not possible as both of them are having the same package name ....so if there exist any method so that i can change the app package name??....
hemant_jeengar said:
I want to install two versions of the same app in my android phone... but its not possible as both of them are having the same package name ....so if there exist any method so that i can change the app package name??....
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Before you begin you need to install these two apks
1. Apk Editor.apk
2. Apk editor patch.apk
Installing same application twice
Now after downloading these two apks.
First, install Apk Editor and then the Apk editor patch.
Now open Apk editor and browse to the apk of the application you want to install.
Long press the apk and select "Clone".
Now change the name of the apk and press ok.
Now open your regular file manager and install the apk as you would normally
Source: http://swapmyapp.com/how-to/run-multiple-instances-of-one-app/
Google has the best answers!
Newyork! said:
Before you begin you need to install these two apks
1. Apk Editor.apk
2. Apk editor patch.apk
Installing same application twice
Now after downloading these two apks.
First, install Apk Editor and then the Apk editor patch.
Now open Apk editor and browse to the apk of the application you want to install.
Long press the apk and select "Clone".
Now change the name of the apk and press ok.
Now open your regular file manager and install the apk as you would normally
Source: http://swapmyapp.com/how-to/run-multiple-instances-of-one-app/
Google has the best answers!
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Anyone knows of a solution for marshmallow?
Opening apk editor only gives empty folder.