So recently I haven't been able download apk from the browser.
It downloads the file but when I click install it wont let me? ??
Help
Thanks in a advance
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Is the downloaded file a .apk or does it have a different file type?
Do you have installation of non-market apps allowed? Go to Settings -> Applications and make sure Unknown Sources is checked.
you can also try downloading from another browser instead of the stock one such as dolphinHD
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Anyone know of ahack to remove this resriction? Specifically .rar files. I've seen a few apps that open this up but there should be a way to fix this..ideas anyone?
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What restriction are you talking about? I can download any file type I want on my Mez. I can also use the AndroZip app to open create, etc. any zip or rar file. What browser or antivirus apps are you using that prohibit downloading rar files?!?
I had the same problem. Although after installing androzip, I have since been able to download .rar files. If that doesn't work for you, try downloading on a different browser (ie: dolphin). Hope this helps
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Im not using any app and thats what im trying to accomplish. Right now by default if you try to download say.. an .apk file or a .rar file it comes up with the message "cannot download this file content not supported" These apps you guys are using bypasses this restriction somehow, im trying to figure out how to do this without using a 3rd party app and simply change/add some settings.
droidroidz said:
Im not using any app and thats what im trying to accomplish. Right now by default if you try to download say.. an .apk file or a .rar file it comes up with the message "cannot download this file content not supported" These apps you guys are using bypasses this restriction somehow, im trying to figure out how to do this without using a 3rd party app and simply change/add some settings.
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Do you have your phone set to allow "unknown sources" in the app menu?
I have been unable to find where the file is and remove it to free up memory. Can anyone help?? Thanks in advance!!!
sdcard/gameloft/games/nova
Thank you very much...
sure thing. Hey if you delete the file, does the game ask if you want to re down load it?
yes it will ask again.
What is the file for? Can you play the game without downloading it?
Is there a special app that is needed to remove the download? Could not find the "SDcard/Gameloft/Games/Nova" file via settings.
Thanks!
You need a file manager app.
My favorite is Astro (free from market). Others are Linda, File Manager, etc.
It's like using explorer on a PC or finder on a Mac.
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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.
What do i do with an apk file? how do i install it?
Apk is an android package.
Menu-> settings -> applications
Make sure 'unknown sources' is checked. Then, if the apk is already on the device, opening it though astro file browser will install it
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So i just copy it to my SD card and install it via the file manager? (i have ES explorer)
Pretty much. lol
pandamaja said:
Apk is an android package.
Menu-> settings -> applications
Make sure 'unknown sources' is checked. Then, if the apk is already on the device, opening it though astro file browser will install it
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whatever u do to access just open it and it will start to install
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.