[Q] Sharing APK's between devices - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am having Nexus 5 Nexus 10 and Nexus 7. My download data limit for Internet via WIFI is very low. So instead of each and every app getting updated in each device, is there a way that i can update in one device and then share the same update with other devices(Assuming all are on same Android Version and same run time).
Sorry if its a dumb question.

Download the APKs in question from apkmirror and then use a file manager to install them

EddyOS said:
Download the APKs in question from apkmirror and then use a file manager to install them
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Downloading APK's from third party website is not that safe right...
I am looking at any app which can do such thing...like you know packaging installed app into apk and sending it across devices via wifi or something...

pppp6071 said:
Downloading APK's from third party website is not that safe right...
I am looking at any app which can do such thing...like you know packaging installed app into apk and sending it across devices via wifi or something...
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It's perfectly safe on apkmirror, it's where everyone gets the apps from! They also include the md5 checksums and the app are all officially signed by Google (in the case of Google apps, obviously)

Easiest way is to root, then copy the apk out.
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DummyPLUG said:
Easiest way is to root, then copy the apk out.
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That is so NOT the easiest way! If your phone is locked then you'd lose everything anyway! The way is suggested is the easiest way but the OP seems a little apprehensive to do it but that's their issue (no offense, OP!!)

DummyPLUG said:
Easiest way is to root, then copy the apk out.
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Root is not an option. Thanks for the suggestion.
EddyOS said:
It's perfectly safe on apkmirror, it's where everyone gets the apps from! They also include the md5 checksums and the app are all officially signed by Google (in the case of Google apps, obviously)
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I will look at this site. Thanks a lot for help.

pppp6071 said:
Downloading APK's from third party website is not that safe right...
I am looking at any app which can do such thing...like you know packaging installed app into apk and sending it across devices via wifi or something...
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Safe or not all depends, as the apk is digital signed, if it had modify or sign with a different cert then it will refuse to update directly and ask you to uninstall first
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Sorry I don't know getting root is that hard, and if you mean you will lost everything when unlock bootloader, try tr root and bootunlocker, nothing will be lost
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pppp6071 said:
Root is not an option. Thanks for the suggestion.
I will look at this site. Thanks a lot for help.
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If you are ok with 3rd party site, then you may try this http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
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DummyPLUG said:
If you are ok with 3rd party site, then you may try this http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
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That would work, like the look of that!

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[Q] Can't find a working SuperOneClick v2.3.3

hello,
i have tried lots and lots of downloads for the SuperOneClick and none of them work i keep getting this message when the download box appears. Please help
Thank you
v/r
MonteCarlo28s
C:\Users\My Computer\Downloads\SuperOneClickv2.3.3-ShortFuse.zip.part could not be saved, because the source file could not be read.
Try again later, or contact the server administrator.
What are you trying to accomplish? just a root?
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When it has .part on the end of the file name it means it did not finish downloading. Have you gone to shortfuse's website for a direct download link?
yes i want to root my phone here are the specs
firmware is 2.3.6
phone samsung galaxy s 4g (t mobile)
kernel 2.6.35.7 kj6
build number Gingerbread kj6
all of this is came on the phone when i bought it from tmobile.
i went to shortfuse to get the direct download took me to deposit files and download box appeared and i got this message
C:\Users\My Computer\Downloads\SuperOneClickv2.3.3-ShortFuse.zip.part could not be saved, because the source file could not be read.
Try again later, or contact the server administrator.
I am using firefox idk if that has anything to do with it.
im new to this whole thing and want to root the phone so i can start doing things with it.
I will post a link for you.
Here you go - http://db.tt/bNYoJw6T
Also review the guides in the first and second link of my signature for more helpful information.
ok thanks.
Oops... I uploaded the older version. It will still work but I will go ahead and upload 2.3.3 for you.
Same Error Message.
Then restart your computer. If that doesn't work. Try Internet Explorer or Chrome. Something is wrong on your end. That is my personal dropbox folder. I know it works.
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2.3.3 link is above.
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Just a quick suggestion. Try disabling the virus scan on downloads in Firefox then try downloading it. I seem to recall having a similar problem a while ago with something I was downloading.
Don't forget to re-enable it after though lol
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thanks for the suggestions guys but i guess its not ment for me to root nothing has worked.
* couldn't download to the pc so i went on the web on my phone and downloaded the file then transfered it to my pc. back in business*
Or... You can flash a custom ROM/kernel, that would get you root
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MonteCarlo28s said:
Same Error Message.
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I rooted my Galaxy S 4g with SuperOne Click. I will give you the link to download it later im at school. Not sure if its really 2.3.3. But it should still work and if it works you will get a new app called superuser.
He was able to download and root.
lumin30 said:
He was able to download and root.
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Can you post the link here please?
wiener20 said:
Can you post the link here please?
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http://www.oneclickroot.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-s/
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[REQ] Optimum App for Kindle Fire

Hello all,
Can someone be so kind as to upload the new optimum app for kindle fire? I just got the e-mail that it was just released and it would allow you to watch live TV on your Kindle Fire. I want to see if it will work on other Android devices.
Thank you!
yes please ... I cant seem to find it anywhere
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NM ... thanks Josepho
Here it is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c7ld876le6...r.mobile-1.apk
omkar62 said:
yes please ... I cant seem to find it anywhere
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NM ... thanks Josepho
Here it is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c7ld876le6...r.mobile-1.apk
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Thanks but it says invalid link...
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mikelav456 said:
Thanks but it says invalid link...
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yea lets get this ball rollin
post a good link
mikelav456 said:
Thanks but it says invalid link...
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Try this. Btw did not work on my Touch pad running CM9. YMMV.
https://www.box.com/shared/ba32e24f584354104f46
thanks for getting the right link. the app installs fine on my viewsonic gtablet, however, when I try to login, I get an unsupported device error.
Can someone get the right build.prop to spoof the build fingerprint and the model name? ... maybe that fixes the issue?
skipster said:
Try this. Btw did not work on my Touch pad running CM9. YMMV.
https://www.box.com/shared/ba32e24f584354104f46
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you think editing our build.prop to kindle fire will make it work?
i remember doing that to make our phones think it was an htc to get the free 50gb's of dropbox a while back
i get it to open up on my xoom on cm9 but then it says unsupported device type
PC Jona said:
you think editing our build.prop to kindle fire will make it work?
i remember doing that to make our phones think it was an htc to get the free 50gb's of dropbox a while back
i get it to open up on my xoom on cm9 but then it says unsupported device type
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Same here on Nexus One running CM7
solidmac said:
Same here on Nexus One running CM7
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so what do we do a build.prop edit? which is the right one for the kindle fire?
Thank you! It works on the Nexus 7.
ayellen said:
Thank you! It works on the Nexus 7.
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lucky!
also tried on my tmo sgs2 on cm9.... no go
PC Jona said:
lucky!
also tried on my tmo sgs2 on cm9.... no go
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Not working on the Xoom... looking at the source, appears difficult to "fix"...
It only works on the Nexus 7 the first run after installation after it asks you to log in. Once you close the app you have to reinstall it in order to use it again. Otherwise you get the unsupported device error. Maybe if you log out after each use it will work?
skipster said:
Try this. Btw did not work on my Touch pad running CM9. YMMV.
https://www.box.com/shared/ba32e24f584354104f46
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Why is it asking for root access?
Josepho1997 said:
Does this link work?
http://db.tt/oj52tw9x
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Yes it works but also asks for root...
Pesceman3 said:
It only works on the Nexus 7 the first run after installation after it asks you to log in. Once you close the app you have to reinstall it in order to use it again. Otherwise you get the unsupported device error. Maybe if you log out after each use it will work?
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Not log out, but if you clear the data (which then requires you to log in again).
Works on my gtablet .... however needed to go back to froyo (beastly-clemsyn) from DRH ICS. Same behaviour as observed by others -- need to clear data before each login otherwise get the unsupported device screen
Is there no build.prop fix for this?
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Any fix yet?
unique311 said:
Any fix yet?
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i wish -_-

Ultimate Dynamic Navbar now support MOTO X

MrBIMC said:
Thanks to @hidea MOTO X is supported in my app.
UDN now has 2 navbar-hiding methods(v0.17):
-Safe via xposed (works everywhere except x86 devices)
-Dangerous way(by modificating build.prop). <-- this doesn't work on lots of devices including MOTO X, but does work on x86.
If you interested in trying it out, check these links:
Community Edition on XDA
PRO version in Google Play
LITE version in Google Play
P.S. Note that as of moment when I posted this message latest PRO and LITE versions are not yet appeared in Google Play, it will take ~2 more hours before v0.17 appear there.
Community Edition v0.17 is already uploaded to it's thread.
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Hello guys! I'm the developer of Ultimate Dynamic Navbar. That's awesome app, but curently it does not work on MOTO X
Theoretically I found the way to make it work with your device, but I need to test it
So I creating this thread.
Is here anyone interested in helping me?
To help you need have cwm(or similar installed) + superuser on device.
MrBIMC said:
Hello guys! I'm the developer of Ultimate Dynamic Navbar. That's awesome app, but curently it does not work on MOTO X
Theoretically I found the way to make it work with your device, but I need to test it
So I creating this thread.
Is here anyone interested in helping me?
To help you need have cwm(or similar installed) + superuser on device.
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Absolutely!!
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hidea said:
Absolutely!!
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Ok, cool
Since this method is individual yet, we need to go private:
mail me: pavel.sikun(at)gmail.com
I'll tell you what to do there
P.S. I just tested this method on several nexus-devices and 1stgen kindle fire - it works well.
MrBIMC said:
Ok, cool
Since this method is individual yet, we need to go private:
mail me: pavel.sikun(at)gmail.com
I'll tell you what to do there
P.S. I just tested this method on several nexus-devices and 1stgen kindle fire - it works well.
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I've been awaiting for your Email since then .
Look's I missed your email. Will find it in a second.
Thanks to @hidea MOTO X is supported in my app.
UDN now has 2 navbar-hiding methods(v0.17):
-Safe via xposed (works everywhere except x86 devices)
-Dangerous way(by modificating build.prop). <-- this doesn't work on lots of devices including MOTO X, but does work on x86.
If you interested in trying it out, check these links:
Community Edition on XDA
PRO version in Google Play
LITE version in Google Play
P.S. Note that as of moment when I posted this message latest PRO and LITE versions are not yet appeared in Google Play, it will take ~2 more hours before v0.17 appear there.
Community Edition v0.17 is already uploaded to it's thread.
works great, disabled navbar completely and using pie controls now via GravityBox =)
cheers
I really want to try this... But I don't want to break my phone
I followed the instructions and the app kind of worked, but it didn't remove the existing navbar. It instead made a new one on top of it. I read the FAQ and didn't see anything on this.
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PerverseImp said:
I followed the instructions and the app kind of worked, but it didn't remove the existing navbar. It instead made a new one on top of it. I read the FAQ and didn't see anything on this.
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You must meet all the requirements and then reboot. I'm assuming you forgot to install busybox?
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PerverseImp said:
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I confirm this app works
Sent on my Moto X
Just risked it. Worked exactly as described.
I must be doing something wrong then. Carry on!
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PerverseImp said:
I must be doing something wrong then. Carry on!
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jason.912 said:
Just risked it. Worked exactly as described.
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Guys, don't use dangerous method on moto x, cuz it may Brick the phone. Hide navbar through xposed module, that's safe.
P.S. BusyBox is required only for dangerous method. I forgot to remove checks after I added safe way.
I did the safe method. And it works fine. You just have to mess around with xposed and soft reboots for everything to work.
what is the easiest way to install busybox? i have framework and stuff running right and SU lists UDN as having root rights. so i think busybox is the only thing im missing?
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yamaha83 said:
what is the easiest way to install busybox? i have framework and stuff running right and SU lists UDN as having root rights. so i think busybox is the only thing im missing?
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well i keep getting the pop up that i dont have all the required things but it just started to work... so not sure whats going on.
yamaha83 said:
what is the easiest way to install busybox? i have framework and stuff running right and SU lists UDN as having root rights. so i think busybox is the only thing im missing?
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well i keep getting the pop up that i dont have all the required things but it just started to work... so not sure whats going on.
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Nevermind, I'll remove this message for this, who use xposed to hide navbar. BusyBox is needed only for dangerous method.
Update:
This app is working well now. I had to soft reboot exposed after enabling the module instead of reboot... After I had enabled exposed again. Noob problems.
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Bravia Engine 3

Download and flash with Flash Gordon - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250555 (Link to developers OP - Give them all the thanks and donations!!)
Looks pretty good.
DOWNLOAD FROM LINK 2 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. LINK ONE IS AD CITY lol.
http://mirrorfy.com/m/group/discussion?id=6616109:Topic:23867 - Bravia Engine 3
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How?
Can you post the link for Flash Gordon?:good:
max12354 said:
Can you post the link for Flash Gordon?:good:
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Added to OP
Thanks
:laugh::laugh::laugh:
What are the advantages of flashing this?
emart92 said:
What are the advantages of flashing this?
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It sharpens your display and gallery images. It has a good description in the link and the DL (#2) is at the bottom. Some say the effects are placebo but I think it makes a difference. Won't hurt anything, check it out :good:
Bataga said:
It sharpens your display and gallery images. It has a good description in the link and the DL (#2) is at the bottom. Some say the effects are placebo but I think it makes a difference. Won't hurt anything, check it out :good:
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Okay thanks for the heads up also have you tried Viper audio mod on your note 3 yet?
emart92 said:
Okay thanks for the heads up also have you tried Viper audio mod on your note 3 yet?
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Oh yeah! With our sound engine it blows anything else Ive used as a music player away by a mile, but it doesn't seem to work with our music player. I use poweramp. I also and use it in my car so the I take full advantage of the mod
Bataga said:
Oh yeah! With our sound engine it blows anything else Ive used as a music player away by a mile, but it doesn't seem to work with our music player. I use poweramp. I also and use it in my car so the I take full advantage of the mod
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Could you be kind enough to post a link and install instructions for the note 3 I think it would be great for the users of this forum.
emart92 said:
Could you be kind enough to post a link and install instructions for the note 3 I think it would be great for the users of this forum.
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It's in the Play Store
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I downloaded the zip but Flash Gordon says it isn't a valid zip file. Do I flash it any way?
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ElAguila said:
I downloaded the zip but Flash Gordon says it isn't a valid zip file. Do I flash it any way?
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No. You shouldn't get that message. At least I didn't. Might be a bad download
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Installed Flash Gordon and flashed Bravia Engine 3. Not really able to tell any difference. How can I positively confirm that BE3 actually installed? FG said a reboot was required, but I just assumed it worked. Thanks for this thread and the links.
kraz
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A search with Root Explorer failed to find any trace of BE3. Also looked for sonyericson in system. Nothing. I don't think it really flashed.
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krazman325 said:
Installed Flash Gordon and flashed Bravia Engine 3. Not really able to tell any difference. How can I positively confirm that BE3 actually installed? FG said a reboot was required, but I just assumed it worked. Thanks for this thread and the links.
kraz
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A search with Root Explorer failed to find any trace of BE3. Also looked for sonyericson in system. Nothing. I don't think it really flashed.
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If I'm not mistaken bravia engine is build prop tweaks so search your build.prop
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Flash Gordon does NOT work on our Note 3. I have tried flashing simple zips I made just to check but it does not work. I even thought to myself that I made the zip wrong so I used tweaks and apk installer zips and no go.
Jammol said:
Flash Gordon does NOT work on our Note 3. I have tried flashing simple zips I made just to check but it does not work. I even thought to myself that I made the zip wrong so I used tweaks and apk installer zips and no go.
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That's what I thought too. The OP seemed pretty sure he got Bravia3 to flash with Flash Gordon. Sadly.....just one more thing that att has blocked. Thank you Jammol!
kraz
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Jammol said:
Flash Gordon does NOT work on our Note 3. I have tried flashing simple zips I made just to check but it does not work. I even thought to myself that I made the zip wrong so I used tweaks and apk installer zips and no go.
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It does work on our phones I have flashed about 20 zips with it already
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dreDrennon1 said:
It does work on our phones I have flashed about 20 zips with it already
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Then something must be wrong with ours. I have tried flash gordon both as a system/app and normal install. System files don't change but the app itself does say it's flashing then requires a reboot. Have you done something different or are you doing something different?
Jammol said:
Flash Gordon does NOT work on our Note 3. I have tried flashing simple zips I made just to check but it does not work. I even thought to myself that I made the zip wrong so I used tweaks and apk installer zips and no go.
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You're holding it wrong dude! Flash Gordon works just fine on my at&t note 3
Edit. To clarify, it does NOT work for anything that modifies system framework such as Roms and themes, but does with for most anything else.
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Jammol said:
Then something must be wrong with ours. I have tried flash gordon both as a system/app and normal install. System files don't change but the app itself does say it's flashing then requires a reboot. Have you done something different or are you doing something different?
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No you just select what you want to flash and flash it I haveflagged all of the inverted Google Apps with and some other stuff
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Install apk

Hi, quick question here, I'm trying to sideload the google play services 5.0 apk that is in androidpolice but every time it says that the install failed... Is there anything special that I need to do?
Thanks
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Kirot said:
Hi, quick question here, I'm trying to sideload the google play services 5.0 apk that is in androidpolice but every time it says that the install failed... Is there anything special that I need to do?
Thanks
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stick it into /system/app/, save it, then reboot. it'll install itself on reboot.
Do I need to rename it to something in particular?
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Kirot said:
Do I need to rename it to something in particular?
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nope. you can rename it BiteMe.apk and it'll still work
simms22 said:
nope. you can rename it BiteMe.apk and it'll still work
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Made me laugh, thanks
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Kirot said:
Hi, quick question here, I'm trying to sideload the google play services 5.0 apk that is in androidpolice but every time it says that the install failed... Is there anything special that I need to do?
Thanks
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Google Developers said:
adb install options
-l: Install the package with forward lock.
-r: Reinstall an exisiting app, keeping its data.
-t: Allow test APKs to be installed.
-i <INSTALLER_PACKAGE_NAME>: Specify the installer package name.
-s: Install package on the shared mass storage (such as sdcard).
-f: Install package on the internal system memory.
-d: Allow version code downgrade.
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Since you're installing over an older version you need to issue the '-r' arguement.
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Since you're installing over an older version you need to issue the '-r' arguement.
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that's only if installing via adb. i doubt highly that the op used or knows how to use adb.
Hahaha I do know, but was not even close to a computer to push over adb
Anyway, got it working, thanks
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Kirot said:
Hahaha I do know, but was not even close to a computer to push over adb
Anyway, got it working, thanks
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glad you got it. I guess I was wrong about you knowing adb :silly:

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