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[Q] Skype uninstall and can not re-install

Hi all, I installed Skype successfully from market several days ago, and I uninstalled it. Now I want to install Skype again from market, but always failed. Then I went to Skype site to download Skype Android apk, but the process said "I don't have enough space" and won't let me install.
I am pretty sure I have enough space for my Tab. Can someone suggest a way to solve or explore this issue? Thanks.

Same problem.I have more than 10gb in internal and external card
Is there any idea what is going on?

Same problem here. Uninstalled skype on a friends phones then attempted to reinstall and have been getting the same error. I tried to manually install skype using Astro. I also removed 100mb in apps. Can't find any solutions on the web but it seems that many people have been having this problem.
However, the problem is on the Droid Pro.

it did the same to me also. i kept deleting apps left and right til i got down to only a couple 3rd party apps left. i finally did a factory reset, and it installed just fine. dont know why, but thats what i had to do to get it reinstalled.

If you can get the apk from the newest firmware, then youll be able to install it. I did the same when I first got my Tab as Swype didnt fit the screen properly, but after JK5 it fits perfectly.
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I reset to the factory settings than it worked again. As a hint don't make update, uninstall previous one.

GANJDROID said:
If you can get the apk from the newest firmware, then youll be able to install it. I did the same when I first got my Tab as Swype didnt fit the screen properly, but after JK5 it fits perfectly.
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Anyone know where to get the APK for the swipe that fits the screen of the galaxy tab?

Can't reinstall
Any word on the reinstall "memory" error - Can't reinstall

You must manualy delete skype directory from system. Your phone must be rooted. data/data/com.skype.raider just delete this directory from your system

No desire to root (not that techy), there must be another way
Edit:
OK running z4mod for the P1010 unit, Temp root, all aps off the SD card and USB Debug on - Now waiting as it says "Running exploit in order to obtain root access.."
Hope I don't screw this up!
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Says Temp rooted but can't find the specified Skype file????????????????

Same problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15559071#post15559071
Anyone knows how to fix it????
Best regards
Jerome

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Jerome_xda said:
Same problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15559071#post15559071
Anyone knows how to fix it????
Best regards
Jerome
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All I can say is a repeat from other boards on this issue:
When you uninstall Skype it leaves this file on your unit
data/data/com.skype.raider
It is said that if your root the unit then delete this file can reinstall Skype
However, I have rooted (temporarily with z4root) and searched for the file with Root Explorer but can't find it and still can't re-install Skype. So, not sure there is a solution, at least for me and my P1010 GT

Use root explorer by speed software. Make sure you select w/r at the top the search for Skype.
You have to be rooted. I never tried the temp root on Z4.
This is how I fixed my tap so I know of works.
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JStiner said:
Use root explorer by speed software. Make sure you select w/r at the top the search for Skype.
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It shows Mount R/O at the top, how to switch to rootfs (r/w)?

zstatman said:
It shows Mount R/O at the top, how to switch to rootfs (r/w)?
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There should be a grey button you canpush and toggle between w/r and r/o
I also have the paid/full version of this app.
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OK, thanks, will try again
Where did you get the 'full version'

zstatman said:
OK, thanks, will try again
Where did you get the 'full version'
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Market place. If you have the free version go to it in the market sand click related. Should show the full version.
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Simply missed the toggle
Skype file found, deleted and Skype re-installed
Thanks much

doesnt work for me
I tried the method with "Root Explorer" but it doesnt work for me because my phone is not rooted. Anyone ideas how to solve the problem and install skype again?
thanks

A factory reset should in thoery wipe your data clean. Do it and try reinstalling skype.

[Q] Cannot Update/Install Apps: How to fix appname unsuccessful?

Has anyone found a quick way to fix the "appname unsuccessful" installer failure on the Xoom? I cannot install or update any apps as of this morning.
A Google of the problem does not come up with anything Xoom/Honeycomb specific but says that on other devices the procedure is to delete smdl2tmp1.asec from the .android_secure folder. However I cannot find this folder or file? I have Astro and ES explorer but neither can see the folder (I have show system files on) and nor can windows when it is connected by USB.
My Xoom is un-rooted and I cannot install any apps like root explorer (which may help) due to the fault.
Apparently a hard reset fixes it to but frankly it took so long to set the thing up how I want, I would like to avoid this if at all possible!
Thanks in advance,
Jim

Have you gone to settings/apps/manage apps/all tab/market/force stop/wipe data

Thanks for the reply.
Sorry, I should have mentioned but I have tried that - not working.
I am currently in process of backing up all 30 ish Gb to laptop to do factory reset if I cannot find an answer by this evening :-(

Market showing installation unsuccessful

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another classic thread with no information sent from a phone...

How do I get the apps installed?
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You mean the market was not installed? Or apps are failing? Give more details on what you need help with.

I get an unsuccessful installation message
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I pick things up and put them down... Lol.
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I'm not sure if the OP is a troll, or just stupid... How hard is it to give ACCURATE information on what you are trying to do.

Trolled. Perhaps.

Troll or not , I have had this issue when trying to update apps. I haven't really figured out what's causing apps not to load. I get "app not installed, no usb or SD card found".

Ill be vague just like the op. Here's what you do clear cache and defaults on the market.

lilmoney30 said:
Troll or not , I have had this issue when trying to update apps. I haven't really figured out what's causing apps not to load. I get "app not installed, no usb or SD card found".
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Yeah, I've had the same problem, but usually just trying to update the app again works (at least, for me).

lilmoney30 said:
Troll or not , I have had this issue when trying to update apps. I haven't really figured out what's causing apps not to load. I get "app not installed, no usb or SD card found".
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I get it when the download interrupts and the file is corrupted. So it can't install. I usually just redownload and its fine.

Try unmounting ur SD card, then installing. I had a problem awhile back with specific apps and that fixed it.
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I am having the same problem and it is driving me insane. I have cleared cache in the market. I have rebooted, reflashed, reset to factory, Took out the SD card, put it back in, unmounted it, booted without it.
It doesn't matter what rom I flashed as I have tried several. I just restored my phone with CWM to a backup I made right after I first rooted and the market still doesn't work.

Are you rooted?? Its most likely a bad previous install that needs to be removed first which can be quite troubling because some show that they aren't installed when in actuality they are just not properly. IF YOU ARE ROOTED try using Titanium Backup Root to remove the bad install.

KDKobes said:
Are you rooted?? Its most likely a bad previous install that needs to be removed first which can be quite troubling because some show that they aren't installed when in actuality they are just not properly. IF YOU ARE ROOTED try using Titanium Backup Root to remove the bad install.
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yeah, I am rooted. have been for a while. I have flashed and used several roms/ kernals etc. The thing is, even if I reset the phone to factory it still does it. I went into Titanium, what or how do I find a bad install?? Is there something to look for?

Heelfan71 said:
yeah, I am rooted. have been for a while. I have flashed and used several roms/ kernals etc. The thing is, even if I reset the phone to factory it still does it. I went into Titanium, what or how do I find a bad install?? Is there something to look for?
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Possibly the ROM's included the app but have a bad install inside the ROM. I seen this issue with a couple apps specifically FLASH PLAYER. Which app are you having issues with?? When in Titanium Backup go to the Backup/Restore section and it should show all of your installed applications..scroll to see if the application you are trying to install is on the list...if so uninstall it. If this doesn't work its possible there is a previous apk file on your phone of this app which is corrupting the download which can be removed with an app like "ROOT EXPLORER" unfortunately it costs money. To do that you would venture into the system/app folder and delete the apk file if in fact there is one in there. To check to see if there is one most file explorers will allow you to go into these folders but you cannot access anything.

KDKobes said:
Possibly the ROM's included the app but have a bad install inside the ROM. I seen this issue with a couple apps specifically FLASH PLAYER. Which app are you having issues with?? When in Titanium Backup go to the Backup/Restore section and it should show all of your installed applications..scroll to see if the application you are trying to install is on the list...if so uninstall it. If this doesn't work its possible there is a previous apk file on your phone of this app which is corrupting the download which can be removed with an app like "ROOT EXPLORER" unfortunately it costs money. To do that you would venture into the system/app folder and delete the apk file if in fact there is one in there. To check to see if there is one most file explorers will allow you to go into these folders but you cannot access anything.
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I have Root Explorer. Thanks. seems this is a common problem after searching google. No know solution as everyone has got theirs to work doing something different. I have not made any backups with Titanium as the roms I have used auto re-installed everything. I am wondering if it has something to do with that. Any time I flash a rom now, it says "starting download" for all my apps in the market. They never start though.

it's working now. not sure what I did though. I wiped everything and flashed BAMF remix (what I was using originally) and when I went through the setup I did everything like I did before. Only thing I changed when swapping roms was I would not set up my HTC account in the setup.

I'm not rooted (yet!) and I've been having the same problem with the market for the last two days. Probably half the apps I bought/downloaded hung on authorizing. When finally authorized it took quite a while to download and show under my apps. One took almost an hour to show up. Email notifications were also delayed. Tried clearing the cache but that didn't help...
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[Q] Cant establish a reliable connection. TRIED EVERYTHING D:

Okay guys, i wasnt too sure where to post this so yea feel free to move it to its right destination haha
so, I have a rooted Moto G xt1032
everything was fine till a couple of days ago.
then all of a sudden i couldn't connect to the playstore. I thought it was a problem with my internet connection but after a while i realised it wasnt. so i unlinked and removed my gmail account. When i tried to relink it to my phone, it said "cant establish a reliable connection to the server."
then everything went haywire with my phone and a few apps kept crashing all the time.
I saw a solution which said to delete the "hosts" file but i couldnt change or delete it because my root explorer app kept crashing all the time.
So i tried factory resetting my phone, hoping that doing so would fix my problem.
But nope -.-
I cant get to my "hosts" file because i dont have a file manager and i cant install a file manager because no downloads get completed for some strange reason.
I've tried clearing the cache and a few stuff from the recovery (not TWRP or CWM) but i could try again if you suggest it.
Is there a way to get CWM or TWRP and then flash another rom? im not too sure but that could fix my problem so yeah
PLEASE HELP D:
reeved

reeved said:
Okay guys, i wasnt too sure where to post this so yea feel free to move it to its right destination haha
so, I have a rooted Moto G xt1032
everything was fine till a couple of days ago.
then all of a sudden i couldn't connect to the playstore. I thought it was a problem with my internet connection but after a while i realised it wasnt. so i unlinked and removed my gmail account. When i tried to relink it to my phone, it said "cant establish a reliable connection to the server."
then everything went haywire with my phone and a few apps kept crashing all the time.
I saw a solution which said to delete the "hosts" file but i couldnt change or delete it because my root explorer app kept crashing all the time.
So i tried factory resetting my phone, hoping that doing so would fix my problem.
But nope -.-
I cant get to my "hosts" file because i dont have a file manager and i cant install a file manager because no downloads get completed for some strange reason.
I've tried clearing the cache and a few stuff from the recovery (not TWRP or CWM) but i could try again if you suggest it.
Is there a way to get CWM or TWRP and then flash another rom? im not too sure but that could fix my problem so yeah
PLEASE HELP D:
reeved
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Deleting the HOSTs file was not a solution, I know you read it here but it was fake.
I suggest to follow this guide to restore your phone

reeved said:
Okay guys, i wasnt too sure where to post this so yea feel free to move it to its right destination haha
so, I have a rooted Moto G xt1032
everything was fine till a couple of days ago.
then all of a sudden i couldn't connect to the playstore. I thought it was a problem with my internet connection but after a while i realised it wasnt. so i unlinked and removed my gmail account. When i tried to relink it to my phone, it said "cant establish a reliable connection to the server."
then everything went haywire with my phone and a few apps kept crashing all the time.
I saw a solution which said to delete the "hosts" file but i couldnt change or delete it because my root explorer app kept crashing all the time.
So i tried factory resetting my phone, hoping that doing so would fix my problem.
But nope -.-
I cant get to my "hosts" file because i dont have a file manager and i cant install a file manager because no downloads get completed for some strange reason.
I've tried clearing the cache and a few stuff from the recovery (not TWRP or CWM) but i could try again if you suggest it.
Is there a way to get CWM or TWRP and then flash another rom? im not too sure but that could fix my problem so yeah
PLEASE HELP D:
reeved
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simple method for this problem is
download lucky patcher
install it and open it
grant root access
swipe bottom bar
click on block google advertismement
click on clear the local hosts files
restart your phone
you are done
click thanxx if this method works for
you pls
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[Q] Apps wont retain their data or stay frozen after reboot

These forums have been invaluable to me. You guys amaze me. If you could help with this, I would be forever grateful.
Phone: Verizon Galaxy S3, rooted, CM10.2
Problem: I have suddenly run into a problem where only some of my apps (1) do not retain any of their data after a reboot and (2) do not stay frozen (I've tried freezing with Titanium, Lucky Patcher, Root Uninstaller Pro, etc.) after rebooting (they do keep their data and remain frozen until I power my device off). ONLY the apps I installed on or after about two weeks ago have this problem (i.e. apps installed before that do not have this problem). So basically every time I reboot my phone apps installed over the last two weeks look like I've never used them (for example, a notepad app that I used extensively before rebooting shows no notes).
Solutions Attempted (without success obviously):
1.) Uninstalling problematic apps, rebooting phone and reintalling
2.) Doing a full factory reset via CWM recovery, wiping all caches, and restoring a nandroid backup that was taken before this problem arose.
Question: Is there anything that I can do to resolve this problem or do I need to get a new phone?
Thanks,
Jenna

hls13bro said:
These forums have been invaluable to me. You guys amaze me. If you could help with this, I would be forever grateful.
Phone: Verizon Galaxy S3, rooted, CM10.2
Problem: I have suddenly run into a problem where only some of my apps (1) do not retain any of their data after a reboot and (2) do not stay frozen (I've tried freezing with Titanium, Lucky Patcher, Root Uninstaller Pro, etc.) after rebooting (they do keep their data and remain frozen until I power my device off). ONLY the apps I installed on or after about two weeks ago have this problem (i.e. apps installed before that do not have this problem). So basically every time I reboot my phone apps installed over the last two weeks look like I've never used them (for example, a notepad app that I used extensively before rebooting shows no notes).
Solutions Attempted (without success obviously):
1.) Uninstalling problematic apps, rebooting phone and reintalling
2.) Doing a full factory reset via CWM recovery, wiping all caches, and restoring a nandroid backup that was taken before this problem arose.
Question: Is there anything that I can do to resolve this problem or do I need to get a new phone?
Thanks,
Jenna
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That's odd... I use titanium backup myself and they stay frozen unless I defrost them. Do you use the free version or the paid version of titanium backup?
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Thx for the reply - I use the pro version

hls13bro said:
Thx for the reply - I use the pro version
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That's odd then. I also use the pro version. Maybe instead of freezing them rename the apk files to .bak instead of apk. That might help
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Are there any consequences of changing a file from apk to bak?

hls13bro said:
Are there any consequences of changing a file from apk to bak?
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Not really no, your not deleting the file, it remains in the system or whatever folder it's in
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Thanks again for your help! Ok so all I have to do is go into data/app folder and change the problematic apps name from "xyz.apk" to "xyz.bak"?

hls13bro said:
Thanks again for your help! Ok so all I have to do is go into data/app folder and change the problematic apps name from "xyz.apk" to "xyz.bak"?
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You got it, that's pretty much it
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Thanks -- I'll give it a try tonight and let you know how it goes!

hls13bro said:
Thanks -- I'll give it a try tonight and let you know how it goes!
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So I tried the re-naming of the problematic apps from ,apk to .bak (and then rebooted), but the apps didn't appear in my apps list after rebooting and when I went into the google play store it showed that it was not installed -- am I doing something wrong (I used root explorer to do this)? Or is there anything else you could possibly think of to fix this problem? It's driving me crazy!

hls13bro said:
So I tried the re-naming of the problematic apps from ,apk to .bak (and then rebooted), but the apps didn't appear in my apps list after rebooting and when I went into the google play store it showed that it was not installed -- am I doing something wrong (I used root explorer to do this)? Or is there anything else you could possibly think of to fix this problem? It's driving me crazy!
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Because they've been renamed it won't show as installed
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