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Problem parsing package

In trying to install the YouTube apk on my android tablet. There's a pre loaded YouTube app on it but I think its causing a problem. Every time I try to install it it says ' there was a problem parsing the package'. Can someone help?
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Come on guys, this is preety general for an android problem. At least one person should have replied by now.
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Do you have the logcat of what the Package Manager said?

That error is usually caused when the download isn't complete, I.e. the file is not proper...
That said, if you were sideloading the app, and you believe that you have the complete file (.apk), then you can uninstall the original app, and place the new app in system/app, give appropriate permissions and reboot...
You need root acces for the abobe, and the method in general is referred to as the root explorer method...
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So I need to give it root access and then try to install the apk again but in the system app section? And to add there is this app on there called "video player" it basically functions like the Google YouTube app but not as good. But sometimes when I go to see the not-yet-installed YouTube apk on my SD card it has the "video player" icon. I don't have any problem with sideloading any other apk on there so could that be the problem?
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brokenAndroid93 said:
So I need to give it root access and then try to install the apk again but in the system app section? And to add there is this app on there called "video player" it basically functions like the Google YouTube app but not as good. But sometimes when I go to see the not-yet-installed YouTube apk on my SD card it has the "video player" icon. I don't have any problem with sideloading any other apk on there so could that be the problem?
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I can't understand what you're trying to say!
Refer the guide mentioned in my sig vv
And see the step: installing apks through root explorer
(The rest of the stuff isn't related to your device)
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Well I dont know how to root my particular device
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For some reason some app doesnt work for me too, so i get problem parsing package . I used to have parsing package problem with flash player on my atrix4g then after some time i installed it and it worked good im not sure if its coz they fixed anything thro updates or it just coz i made some changes into my device i still can't download google books on it but my friend who has the same device and android version can. what im trying to say is you could try older versions of the app or if you really need it you can install custom rom , btw i can't install youtube either on my atrix i still work with an old version that came with the stock .

a.cid said:
I can't understand what you're trying to say!
Refer the guide mentioned in my sig vv
And see the step: installing apks through root explorer
(The rest of the stuff isn't related to your device)
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Generic youtube app provided by manufacturer causing OFFICIAL one to never install. *simplified*

How old is the atrix? Sounds strange if you cant even install google books. Maybe that could be a problem with the phone, not just older software.

brokenAndroid93 said:
In trying to install the YouTube apk on my android tablet. There's a pre loaded YouTube app on it but I think its causing a problem. Every time I try to install it it says ' there was a problem parsing the package'. Can someone help?
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hey juz check if ur sd is protected with password or something. and its the reason y its showing... if sd is protected under developer options & phone is rooted it occurs. check that out n try and tht prob will be solved..it worked for me. check that out n reply.

im having a similar problem (maybe)
i hav a samsung star pro (g-7262)(android 4.1.2)...for eg, i shared the clock apk from an lolipop android devise...bt when i try installing it, it displays the parsing prblm...how am i supposed to do this? thnx in advance

Free up some space and try again

I am now getting this error whatever apk I try and install regardless how many apps I uninstall.
Can anyone help?
My tab has a stock rom but is rooted and is wifi only.
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Factory reset
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Surely not?!
However, If that is the only answer, an explanation would be nice as a factory reset seems a little extreme don't u think?
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You probably have to go into either;
- /system/app/; or
- /data/app/directory and delete the odex file that has the same name.
Example: If you cannot install Titanium Back Up. Navigate to /data/app/ and find titanium.odex. Remove it and now you can install titanium.
Hope it help :fingers-crossed:

Astrix Ashburn said:
You probably have to go into either;
- /system/app/; or
- /data/app/directory and delete the odex file that has the same name.
Example: If you cannot install Titanium Back Up. Navigate to /data/app/ and find titanium.odex. Remove it and now you can install titanium.
Hope it help :fingers-crossed:
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I already saw that solution elsewhere but doesn't work. I cant install any app apart from some.

This might sound stupidly simple but, are you sure you just aren't low on space from music or movies, etc...?
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Come on mate. Give me some credit.

I kinda figured it would be a given, but I thought I'd throw it out there
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Same thing happen to me before, i done factory a few times zz
On the another note, uninstall any other app under setting.
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I have uninstalled apps a plenty! Including some massive ones yet still no joy...so frustrating!

nk33 said:
I am now getting this error whatever apk I try and install regardless how many apps I uninstall.
Can anyone help?
My tab has a stock rom but is rooted and is wifi only.
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Do factory Reset and through CWM Recovery Restore your setting and Apps from NAND Backup (if only you created one).. :laugh:

ok guys - just sorted it.
i installed app2sd at some point and i think i was trying to get it to install by default to my sd card. problem is that the old tab 7.7 doesnt support installing to sd. So what was happening it was just giving me a no error message. i used Super manager 3 to default back to the device memory, rebooted and all ok now.
sorry for my stupidity. but shame on the amount of users telling me to do a factory reset - thank god i didnt listen to y'all!!

i have same issue
with this help , i resolve it
http://blog.lugru.com/2012/07/android-error-could-not-be-installed-free-up-some-space-and-try-again/

it works
kia1349 said:
i have same issue
with this help , i resolve it
http://blog.lugru.com/2012/07/android-error-could-not-be-installed-free-up-some-space-and-try-again/
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nice, it works for me
thanks

nk33 said:
ok guys - just sorted it.
i installed app2sd at some point and i think i was trying to get it to install by default to my sd card. problem is that the old tab 7.7 doesnt support installing to sd. So what was happening it was just giving me a no error message. i used Super manager 3 to default back to the device memory, rebooted and all ok now.
sorry for my stupidity. but shame on the amount of users telling me to do a factory reset - thank god i didnt listen to y'all!!
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**** happens

I faced the same problem with my Xperia ZR after playing with Link2SD.
Fixed it with starting the terminal and typing:
Code:
su
pm set-install-location 1
pm get-install-location
Resut is 1[internal], and the apps are now installing.

Astrix Ashburn ???

msnus14 said:
I faced the same problem with my Xperia ZR after playing with Link2SD.
Fixed it with starting the terminal and typing:
Code:
su
pm set-install-location 1
pm get-install-location
Resut is 1[internal], and the apps are now installing.
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This worked for samsung gt-p6800! Thanks for the post.

Playstore update . 3.9.16

Hi all heres the latest google playstore
3.9.16
Download: http://beta.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390135922294521859
Google just started rolling out an updated Google Play Store version 3.9.16 that follows the previous version 3.8.17 from August. Good news, everyone - we've already got our hands on the APK for you to install manually thanks to our loyal tipsters.
What's New
The most notable and immediately apparent new feature is the long overdue ability to remove apps you've previously downloaded from the All Apps list. If you like to try a lot of apps, that list is likely very cluttered. With the new Google Play, you can trim it to your heart's content.
Update #1: You can multi-select by long-pressing any app in the list and then tapping more apps, then delete them all in one go (added 2 new screenshots demonstrating it).
Update #2: The new Play Store now keeps track of your location in lists, including My Apps and All Apps, so when you click into an app and back, it drops you into the same spot. I had variable luck with this, and it didn't seem to work in All Apps at first, but I just reproduced it on both the EVO LTE and the Nexus 7. Brilliant.
Update #3: The notification icon that shows up when you have app updates has changed, and notifications are now expandable. I've added more screenshots showing the differences.
The size of the Play Store APK actually went down, so Google must have trimmed some extra fat. We're still digging through everything
Thanks androidpolice

Finally! I wonder though.. will it decrease app download amounts? Obviously if people remove it, it wasn't something they liked..
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Saw this on AP and downloaded the apk. Installed it on both my Sensation and N7 and works fine. I can trim down my old files! Yay!

kpjimmy said:
Saw this on AP and downloaded the apk. Installed it on both my Sensation and N7 and works fine. I can trim down my old files! Yay!
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Brilliant so it is
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works fine on myhtc desire , can now trim that long list done to what i only use

does it work on jb rom?..
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ra6 said:
does it work on jb rom?..
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Yes but you have to put in system/app and set permissions if you dont know how wait a few days because google will push it to all phones and you wont need to do a thing. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks! Working on GB Xperia Ray!
Those who don't know how to install this :

[email protected] said:
Yes but you have to put in system/app and set permissions if you dont know how wait a few days because google will push it to all phones and you wont need to do a thing. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Installing the APK as usual also works just fine.
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What happens if you have the same Google account on 2 devices and have an app on 1 but not the other and you remove the app from the device that doesn't have the app installed?
What happens if you delete a purchased app? Do you have to pay for it again if you want to re-install it later?

working perfect..
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I'll wait for the inverted one.
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lexluthor said:
What happens if you have the same Google account on 2 devices and have an app on 1 but not the other and you remove the app from the device that doesn't have the app installed?
What happens if you delete a purchased app? Do you have to pay for it again if you want to re-install it later?
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Can't answer the first one, but I just uninstalled a paid app to test for you. When I searched afterwards, it shows up as a purchased app, so I think you'll be good on that front.
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Now all they need to do is update their website for that capability

I'm on paranoid android 2.2 rom on my Nexus 7, I have gapps ending in "26" installed, which I believe are the gapps from August, and installing this gives me an error message "conflicting signatures".....I don't even have the play store under "downloaded" apps like you would normally find it, but it is under the "all" tab. It was suggested that I rename the apk to "phonesky" and copy it to system/apps, I don't even see "phonesky" anywhere in the files, it's not on my Nexus 7. Can someone please help me out of the know what I can do to get this installed? It's so baffling that a simple apk won't install.
I would appreciate any help at all. Thank You.
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dirtyhamster73 said:
I'm on paranoid android 2.2 rom on my Nexus 7, I have gapps ending in "26" installed, which I believe are the gapps from August, and installing this gives me an error message "conflicting signatures".....I don't even have the play store under "downloaded" apps like you would normally find it, but it is under the "all" tab. It was suggested that I rename the apk to "phonesky" and copy it to system/apps, I don't even see "phonesky" anywhere in the files, it's not on my Nexus 7. Can someone please help me out of the know what I can do to get this installed? It's so baffling that a simple apk won't install.
I would appreciate any help at all. Thank You.
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U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
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[email protected] said:
Hi all heres the latest google playstore
3.9.16
Download: http://beta.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390135922294521859
HOW TO INSTALL:
U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
SOME USERS REPORTED THAT... You can install over the last app but if that does not work use the above method
Google just started rolling out an updated Google Play Store version 3.9.16 that follows the previous version 3.8.17 from August. Good news, everyone - we've already got our hands on the APK for you to install manually thanks to our loyal tipsters.
What's New
The most notable and immediately apparent new feature is the long overdue ability to remove apps you've previously downloaded from the All Apps list. If you like to try a lot of apps, that list is likely very cluttered. With the new Google Play, you can trim it to your heart's content.
Update #1: You can multi-select by long-pressing any app in the list and then tapping more apps, then delete them all in one go (added 2 new screenshots demonstrating it).
Update #2: The new Play Store now keeps track of your location in lists, including My Apps and All Apps, so when you click into an app and back, it drops you into the same spot. I had variable luck with this, and it didn't seem to work in All Apps at first, but I just reproduced it on both the EVO LTE and the Nexus 7. Brilliant.
Update #3: The notification icon that shows up when you have app updates has changed, and notifications are now expandable. I've added more screenshots showing the differences.
The size of the Play Store APK actually went down, so Google must have trimmed some extra fat. We're still digging through everything
Thanks androidpolice
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[email protected] said:
U have to use a file manager with root permissions e.g root explorer and copy the app bring it to system/app and delete the old playstore app and then paste the new one there and long press it and set permissions as follows;
Xxx
X**
X**
^^this wont make sense untill u see it yourself
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You're a saint!!!!!! Thank You for the very clear, and detailed instructions. I appreciate it! Now, I renamed it "phonesky", as the other play store file I replaced was named that....that ok You think? Thank You again....I can finally go and delete 4 yrs worth of apps
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---------- Post added at 06:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:52 PM ----------
Ok....it's force closing, I can't delete anything, install anything, it just immediately force closes...ugh!
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dirtyhamster73 said:
You're a saint!!!!!! Thank You for the very clear, and detailed instructions. I appreciate it! Now, I renamed it "phonesky", as the other play store file I replaced was named that....that ok You think? Thank You again....I can finally go and delete 4 yrs worth of apps
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---------- Post added at 06:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:52 PM ----------
Ok....it's force closing, I can't delete anything, install anything, it just immediately force closes...ugh!
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Reboot and if problem persists follow steps again.. Hit the thanks button
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[email protected] said:
Reboot and if problem persists follow steps again.. Hit the thanks button
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Thanks, I've already rebooted, cleared caches, blah blah blah.....I'll redo the steps. I hit the "thanks" a while ago, is it not showing? I hit it again but the "action was denied".....anyway, it's been hit
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[GUIDE] recover universal search

Hello,
This is my first guide. It's not my work but I thought I'd post it here as many people would find it useful. I found it somewhere in the sprint galaxy s3 forums a while back and I keep using it. It has worked on all the roms I have installed so far.
You will need a copy of the Google search apk with universal search. Here's my copy http://db.tt/Chg3ev9i
You will also need the app Root explorer found here https://play.google.com/store/apps/...utm_medium=organic&utm_term=root+explorer+apk I don't know if there is a free version or if file explorer with root access will work. I use Root explorer and it works. Anyways for the guide:
1. Open up root explorer and navigate to /system/app
2. Mount as R/W
3. Copy googlequicksearchbox_USA.apk and paste it somewhere safe as a backup.
4. Delete googlequicksearchbox_USA.apk from /system/app
5.paste the Google search apk from my dropbox into this folder /system/app and set the permissions to RW-R--R-- (if you don't know what it looks like, check the permissions on any other apk in this folder and make it look the same)
6. Remount folder as R/O
7.exit Root explorer app
8. Go to your settings>application manager>all and scroll down to Google search (not the one with the pic of a search bar. The one with the big "G" ) tap it and tap clear data (if this is not an option, don't worry about it)
9. Go back to Settings>application manager>all and scroll to googleservicesframework.apk, tap on it and tap clear data.
10. Reboot
11. Enjoy your universal search
If you like this guide please hit thanks
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I installed it like a normal APK
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Thanks for this.

salas2324 said:
I installed it like a normal APK
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You can do that but it will erase when you reboot. To make it stick, you have to do the full method
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Anyone else having trouble with the search widget after installing this?

JAYNO20 said:
Anyone else having trouble with the search widget after installing this?
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Solve this by long press menu at home screen to force search than hit the accept button at the prompt. Search widget should now work. Or just go to your apps and run search app and hit accept.
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Thank you so much for this. Made me so happy to have uni search back. F'n Apple and their stupid lawsuits over stuff they stole.
Thanks again and as always...
GOBEARS!

Universal search was keeping me on the LF2 base. While I may need a good reason to come off of LF2 at least now I know I have the option.

Thank you, thank you!
I had been trying an apk that was posted for use on my GTab 8.9, but it never worked on the S3. I consider the $4 for Root Explorer a small price to pay to get this functionality back where it belongs. Kudos!:good:

cell128 said:
You can do that but it will erase when you reboot. To make it stick, you have to do the full method
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I setup Tasker to reinstall it when ever I reboot, problem solved.
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For those of us on jelly bean (AT&T S3), would this process still be beneficial or does Google Now cover it all?

sjamie said:
For those of us on jelly bean (AT&T S3), would this process still be beneficial or does Google Now cover it all?
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You can easily tell local search is in Google Now, just search for an app you have in your app drawer using it. This was for ICS when Samsung removed local search.
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No new app updates after root

Recently I've rooted my two phones but ever since then, I haven't received any updates for my apps, I've closed and opened to google playstore from day to day just to see but there haven't been any new app updates. Before I rooted, I would get then several times just a day. I'm not sure what's going on

Check ur rooting is ok by downloading root validator app. And if its ok. Sign in ur google accout again n enter playstore.
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I ran the app and my root is ok, but as for signing out and back in, do I go about this by going into the settings > accounts > google > remove google account? or is there another way?

U can remove it n add again. Then go to playsstore app. And they will ask a permission accept it. This will be the simple first try.
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lemba said:
U can remove it n add again. Then go to playsstore app. And they will ask a permission accept it. This will be the simple first try.
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Tried it, but it didn't work.

if u cant see the update used this steps
1) u can clear DATA/CACHE of
'playstore' and 'Google service
framework' in setting then reboot ur phone
and then try.
May be ur apps all uptodates now. If u have problem updating the app after rooting this may be a superuser problem that cant fix the signature.
if u see the update n get error on upadating app used this steps
1. 1)using root explorer or any root acces file manager, go to data/app folder and see if
u have any .ODEX file pertained to
those app/apps which r giving u
trouble in update vide store's and
delete the same, and then try
updating.
2. Used superuser update fxer to fix signature.
PLIS PRESS THANK IF I HELP U SOMEHOW.
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switch roms
dnt wait for updates ull never get officially until u switch to another Roms... to get amazing experience try switching to diff Roms try experimenting

It is probably about your rom.
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Demorthus said:
Recently I've rooted my two phones but ever since then, I haven't received any updates for my apps, I've closed and opened to google playstore from day to day just to see but there haven't been any new app updates. Before I rooted, I would get then several times just a day. I'm not sure what's going on
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Try flashing GApps for your Android version.
Smack that thanks button if I helped!
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