I been trying to search for this problem everywhere but can't come up with a solution for my skyrocket. When trying to install out of market apks I can't click on "install" when in the android installer screen. I can click on cancel but nothing happens when I press on install. Installing apps through google play works fine. When I searched for this problem on google/XDA the common problem seemed to be a third party dimmer app which I don't have. I have very little third party apps. Most are the basic google apps. I'm running CM10 12/28 nightly with apex launcher on AT&T.
I tried rebooting the phone multiple times. I tried stopping multiple running programs. I even disabled jelly bean's dimmer function, but no results.
Here is a list of all my downloaded apps.
Accuweather
AdAway
Adobe AIR/Reader
Angry Birds
Animated weather
Apex Laucher
Apollo
Battery Mix
Brain Age
Google Drive
Dropbox
Facebook
Flashcards+
Gmail
Google Goggles
Google Play Music
Google Play Store
Google Search
Gtasks
JeFit
Jellybean HD
Juice Defender Ultimate
Maps
Facebook Messenger
myAT&T
Rom Manager
Snapchat
Sound search for google Play
SoundHound
SpeedTest
Street View
Temple Run
Twitter
Visual Voicemail
Youtube
Zedge
This is really getting annoying...
Is installing third party apps enabled?
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In settings, security are you allowing unknown sources?
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Sorry I forgot to include that, yep it was one of the first things I did.
Then I guess use a root file explorer and copy the apps to /data/app then reboot to recovery fix permissions and enjoy
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I'm using ES file explorer but I can't find data/app. Under the data file I get this:
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You gotta go to the root. Backup a level twice.
Your in /sdcard/data
You needs /data
Its a root level file.
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Sorry I'm a noob, how do you "fix permissions" when you're in recovery?
Advanced>Fix permissions.
SF1111 said:
Sorry I'm a noob, how do you "fix permissions" when you're in recovery?
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are you rooted?
So the android package installer still doesn't work but for some reason the ES file explorer's own installer does. I was finally able to load the apk. ES is so much better than the CM10 file explorer. I'm glad I downloaded it. It's still annoying having to use ES every time I want to download a non-market apk but I guess it will do for now. Also it always goes to android package installer when trying to update non market apps which is pretty annoying. Any ideas as to why the android package installer still isn't working?
Thanks for your help.
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I been trying to search for this problem everywhere but can't come up with a solution for my skyrocket. When trying to install out of market apks I can't click on "install" when in the android installer screen. I can click on cancel but nothing happens when I press on install. Installing apps through google play works fine. When I searched for this problem on google/XDA the common problem seemed to be a third party dimmer app which I don't have. I have very little third party apps. Most are the basic google apps. I'm running CM10 12/28 nightly with apex launcher on AT&T.
I tried rebooting the phone multiple times. I tried stopping multiple running programs. I even disabled jelly bean's dimmer function, but no results.
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Honestly, sounds to me like maybe you have another app that's set as default for APKs. I would go through Settings>Apps>All and try to identify an app that looks like it may be responsible for handling APK files and clear the defaults on it. Maybe a virus scanner?
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Honestly, sounds to me like maybe you have another app that's set as default for APKs. I would go through Settings>Apps>All and try to identify an app that looks like it may be responsible for handling APK files and clear the defaults on it. Maybe a virus scanner?
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I don't have a virus scanner. There aren't really any other apps that look suspicious to me. I really have no idea.
SF1111 said:
I don't have a virus scanner. There aren't really any other apps that look suspicious to me. I really have no idea.
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Don't get hung up on the virus scanner part of the previous post. Go to Settings > Apps > All and click on Package Installer. See if there's any data, cache, or defaults you could clear for it. Then you could always try wiping cache and dalvik in recovery along with the fixing of permissions as suggested.
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Don't get hung up on the virus scanner part of the previous post. Go to Settings > Apps > All and click on Package Installer. See if there's any data, cache, or defaults you could clear for it. Then you could always try wiping cache and dalvik in recovery along with the fixing of permissions as suggested.
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There was no data, cache or defaults to clear. Tried wiping cache and dalvik and fixed the permissions again. Package installer still doesn't let me click on "install". THIS IS SO ANNOYING.
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are you rooted?
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Yep, rooted running recent CM10 nightlies.
there is an app that is preventing the installer from running, by looking at your list of installed apps start turning off juice defender, battery mix or any other bat app, if not those ones then its an app thats running, so you need to do it one by one and see which app is preventing the installer from running,
I believe this has something to do with apps that use a screen overlay. For me, it was screen filter that would block the button. As soon as I disabled, it was good.
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Battery Mix was the culprit good call vincom. I'm surprised though never had this problem before I rooted, must have something to do with Jelly Bean. It's too bad I really like Battery Mix too. I don't understand why this happens.
Related
I actually like and paid for this app but since rooting and installing GummyCharge I don't have it and can for the life of me figure out how to get a working copy. I could use some help.
Thanks,
Brad
Did you pay for it through the market or through the app?
Through the App. I can't find it listed on Market. Couldn't find it in V-Cast Apps either.
Try going to the game's website (http://www.gameloft.com/smartphone/lets-golf-2/) and logging in with whatever info you used during the purchase. They should have a record of it.
Even if I bought it through Verizon? It was billed to my Verizon Wireless account.
The developer should still have a record. They had to be the one to bill it to verizon and had to have known what number to bill to
Charge Posted
The record of us buying it isn't the problem, the problem is that with the rom(gummy charged) it's taken out and also it's not in the toolbox, I want it too, I paid for it, I got my media hub back from the toolbox, but I can't find let's golf 2 either, maybe I can find an apk somewhere.
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The record of us buying it isn't the problem, the problem is that with the rom(gummy charged) it's taken out and also it's not in the toolbox, I want it too, I paid for it, I got my media hub back from the toolbox, but I can't find let's golf 2 either, maybe I can find an apk somewhere.
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I have the exact opposite problem you have. I can't seem to get rid of it. Every time I uninstall it, it reappears in my settings>applications>manage applications list (but not in the apps page where you run everything) I can't actually play it though... and I don't know where the apk would be.
couldn't you pull it from one of the stock roms around. Isn't there a a full odin leak?
You could always just google around and find a lets golf 2 apk file...it shouldn't be too hard honestly.
I did find a copy and installed it. the only problem it didn't fit the screen. I don't know how to pull a file from a ROM.
lolminraise said:
I have the exact opposite problem you have. I can't seem to get rid of it. Every time I uninstall it, it reappears in my settings>applications>manage applications list (but not in the apps page where you run everything) I can't actually play it though... and I don't know where the apk would be.
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You're not the only one with that problem lol. I've flashed roms, restored apps, and then go into manage apps and am like WTF! that wasn't on my phone when i created the backup.
I have the opposite problem as you, I want to get rid of it. I uninstall it but every time I reboot my phone it comes back...any suggestions? Already tried deleting it with titanium pro and still came back.
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jbcf05 said:
I have the opposite problem as you, I want to get rid of it. I uninstall it but every time I reboot my phone it comes back...any suggestions? Already tried deleting it with titanium pro and still came back.
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same problem here, thought i deleted it yesterday, but back again today?????
Bump. Just wondering if anybody has figured out how to delete this app - no matter what I try it keeps reinstalling itself. On gummy charged 1.91 EE4, with pbj kernel. I have tried tb uninstall, uninstall from task manager, freeze in tb. It is really annoying. Thanks for the help.
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I have a thought. Go into System/App folder. See if it is there. If not look in the Data/App folder. I believe the name is something like com.gameloft.android.GAND.GloftLG2P.ML-1.apk. If it is rename it or delete it.
I deleted it out of the dalvik cache, the /data folder and the /preinstall folder. After a reboot, this is what shows up:
http://db.tt/UTtW58Y
(dropbox as I don't know how to use the forum app to upload photos)
I can't find it in any more folders....it's super annoying...
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Did you look in the System/App folder?
Yea it isn't in there. I have never had thus happen with an app before. I deleted my titanium backup of it also. I guess I will just try and ignore it....
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permanent delete of lets golf2
Has anyone figured out how to delete this game yet? Like other people the game just keeps coming back after I reboot. I'm sure there are other more important issues out there but if anyone knows how to get ride of this game I'd appreciate it.
Thanks
Update - downloaded root explorer from the market
1) goto preinstall/apps
2) Delete the game
3) reboot
4)Delete from your backup aswell
Looks the game has been permanently removed. found the info on android central post by noobsickle
Ever since i followed the root procedure here, none of my installed apps show up under Market>My Apps. It searches for a second, then comes up empty. I can install apps just fine if i search>install. I've cleared the data under Settings>Applications>Market numerous times, uninstalled updates, etc. Any ideas? All the searches i've found just say to do what i've already done...
Wierd, mine show up just fine
Download and install ROM Toolbox and fix permissions
If that doesn't work try out the new version that was just released, seems to be a little better on mine. Hopefully you get it fixed
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Wierd, mine show up just fine
Download and install ROM Toolbox and fix permissions
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I must be blind, but I don't see fix permissions anywhere in rom toolbox. I've seen it in CWM and Rom Manager before though. I may try the new market if I feel froggy, but it's getting dangerously close to le zonk time for me.
I ran fix permissions from rom manager and tried the new market. No luck. I really don't wanna wipe this thing. It may have broken when I modified for wifi tethering. I can't remember when it started
Im on atrix 4g and it hasn't been working since 6pm today. Just blank screen and at 12 my market updated. On the new market when I go to my apps it says your apps will show here.
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I had the same problem with my Samsung captivate. I had to use the app brain market to push all the updates. I'll go check my atrix 2, hopefully I'm not once again plagued with that bug.
Ok so i wiped everything (after backing up of course), and am trying again.
1) Works unrooted, fresh out of the box. "My Apps" shows a few apps i have paid for but not installed.
2) Market updates itself, now "My Apps" empty.
3) Double checked, installed Angry Birds, backed out and still nothing.
Thoughts? Also, last night I tried the latest Market that was posted on Androidpolice and it did the same thing. I do NOT want to use Appbrain.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Android+Market/thread?tid=225197ef86ec8682&hl=en&start=80
looks like i'm not alone...
UPDATE: Exchanged phone at lunch today, still same thing after the new market updates.
Hmm, I've been on the Market a few times and i'm still on v3.1.5....not complaining, just an observation. I dunno man, sounds kinda funky to me.
Go to settings. Manage applications. Find market and press uninstall updates. Fixed the market problems for me
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i had this problem on a certain rom on my x10. clearing cache AND data in settings > apps > market worked for me. you may need to also clear cache partition or dalvik cache as well to make it work.
try using this to clear cache, clear dalvik after clearing data and cache from market under settings. reboot. see if that helps.
https://market.android.com/details?...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qcnVtbXkucm9vdHRvb2xzIl0.
just remember that you have to reboot
Supposedly, Temple Run by Imangi Studios came out on the market, well, it's a fake.
I downloaded it, when you click the play button, it says coming in 4 days 10 hours..., then it says hit like on facebook to play. Well, I doubt they would do that if it was real. Also, I got ad-notifications.
DON'T DOWNLOAD IT YET. They will post it officially on facebook when released.
good looking out. If I would have saw it I would have downloaded.
Um I think I have a virus on my phone now....I uninstalled the app (I downloaded it before finding out that their was fake) and now I keep getting shortcuts added to my home screen....I don't understand why is it doing that considering I already removed the app and there's nothing left to uninstall.
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Have you tried any of the lookout security apps?
Yeah, I installed lookout and it said my system was clean but every time I reboot my phone, a new app shortcut is added to my home screen.
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Since nobody else has weighed in... maybe download an app like Gemini App Manager or Autostarts and see if you can find remnants of the app that has an autostart script on it. Or try clearing your caches including Dalvik. Just some ideas.
I knew this thread would come out handy.
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Since nobody else has weighed in... maybe download an app like Gemini App Manager or Autostarts and see if you can find remnants of the app that has an autostart script on it. Or try clearing your caches including Dalvik. Just some ideas.
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Thanks for the help. I tried using Gemini and autostarts and couldn't find anything but I think clearing the caches did the trick.
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Hey I was wondering if anyone else has had apps install by themself, over the past few days a couple of apps have somehow showed up on my home screen. They don't show up under the app drawer or under apps in settings. Also ever since these started coming thru I keep getting notifications for other stuff like "lose belly fat" and "job offers starting at $325 and hour". I'm currently running aokp m6 if it helps. I've done a full wipe and it stopped for a day and then came back. I'll post some screen shots of the apps.
P.s. the ones installing automatically are the last three above the PayPal widget.
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Hey I was wondering if anyone else has had apps install by themself, over the past few days a couple of apps have somehow showed up on my home screen. They don't show up under the app drawer or under apps in settings. Also ever since these started coming thru I keep getting notifications for other stuff like "lose belly fat" and "job offers starting at $325 and hour". I'm currently running aokp m6 if it helps. I've done a full wipe and it stopped for a day and then came back. I'll post some screen shots of the apps.
P.s. the ones installing automatically are the last three above the PayPal widget.
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I too had some Apps install on their own. But they were apps I had before I attempted a NANDROID Restore, which for some odd reason failed and killed my Boot. So I was forced to re-flash my stock boot/ROM on my S3 (AT&T Flavor) and repeat the Rooting process. But once I started looking through my app drawer, some of these apps were being re-installed. Odd, perhaps some internal back-up that I'm not aware of on ICS.
Yea these are random apps that aren't even from the play store. When I click on them they open the browser and take me to a page to sign up for a subscription.
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Have you installed recently any pirate app? An app not bought or downloaded from Android market?
I saw some apps that installs a patch that brings/installs apps and shortcuts on your cellphone. Tô solve this Just delete the program or patch and use an antivirus Just in case...
Good luck
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No I purchase all my apps from the market. and have all your same apps from my note and my note doesn't have this issue.
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same issue
I'm having this issue but its legit apps keep "updating" themselves baxk after I uninstall them
ie: bbm, flashify, (more I can't think off atm)
Some of the apps has Adware build in it, which means if you download the App, it will spam your Home screen full.
You can fix this problem by manually delete it everytime, to fix it permantly you need to delete the app.
Fantassy123 said:
Some of the apps has Adware build in it, which means if you download the App, it will spam your Home screen full.
You can fix this problem by manually delete it everytime, to fix it permantly you need to delete the app.
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I do uninstall them but they update from the app store and come back
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I do uninstall them but they update from the app store and come back
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Are you sure you uninstalled the right one?
also do you have any virus on your phone? I don't think this is the problem though.
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Are you sure you uninstalled the right one?
also do you have any virus on your phone? I don't think this is the problem though.
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Yes multiple times
Today I went as far as deleting history of them being installed in the app store... Waiting to see if they are back tomorrow
Update: still happening. Resorting to auto update off and still having to stop installs... Something to do with rebooting, or its triggering it
I've never figured this out over several devices and many flashed roms... You'd think I would have. Is there a way to auto install all the apps I had on one rom after I re flash? I'm tired of going into the market and hunting down each and every one.
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Two words "titanium backup"! Plus if you use Google play music it backs that up too.
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Thanks, I'll mess around with titanium backup and see if I can figure it out
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Its pretty straightforward. Run a batch to backup all user apps + data. Then after installing a ROM you can run another batch to restore missing apps. I highly recommend this app.
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Its pretty straightforward. Run a batch to backup all user apps + data. Then after installing a ROM you can run another batch to restore missing apps. I highly recommend this app.
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Exactly!
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Sometimes the play store reinstalls everything for me automagically, and sometimes it doesnt. I wish i could track down the reasons behind why its so random.
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Sometimes the play store reinstalls everything for me automagically, and sometimes it doesnt. I wish i could track down the reasons behind why its so random.
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Pretty sure its in the rom. With CM10, upon first boot, there is a choice of "restore my google account to this phone" and if you tick it, it downloads all of your apps (and also wallpaper and wifi passwords, maybe more.) So as far as I can tell, some roms simply dont perform this step.
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Its pretty straightforward. Run a batch to backup all user apps + data. Then after installing a ROM you can run another batch to restore missing apps. I highly recommend this app.
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Just don't do system apps/settings. You're asking for bugs/problems backing them up and restoring them. The only exceptions are "Call Log" and "Messages(SMS & MMS)" both will be in yellow text. Don't do "Messaging" it is the actual app, not the data.
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Pretty sure its in the rom. With CM10, upon first boot, there is a choice of "restore my google account to this phone" and if you tick it, it downloads all of your apps (and also wallpaper and wifi passwords, maybe more.) So as far as I can tell, some roms simply dont perform this step.
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^^What he said. It's ROM specific.
Thanks everyone. I have had most of them automatically reappear, synced through the store, but I have a few apps that were from elsewhere, plus for some reason when going from stock to cm10,not every app appeared. Maybe because of going from an ics to a jb base?
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