Since I've been receiving a lot of private messages on how to install the Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Tablet apps on non-supported devices, I decided to create this thread that guides you through every single step.
This how-to is meant for people who can't download these apps via the Google Play Store due to device/county restrictions. It's only showing you how to sideload these apps and get them to run on other screen-sized smartphones. The other minimum requirements might still be essential for these apps to run properly.
Official Minimum Requirements:
These apps work best on Android devices having 1GB+ RAM and running KitKat (4.4.x) or later versions.
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If you run into problems that aren't directly connected to your device but concerning the apps themselves, please post those into the Microsoft Office for Android Community.
You might want to try to install the apps via the Google Play Store first:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
To become a beta tester, please follow the steps on the About page of this Microsoft Office for Android Beta Community.
If you aren't able to Install the apps via the Google Play Store, follow this guide:
Download the apk and OBB files.
Install the apks
Push the *.obb files to data/media/obb or to sdcard/Android/obb into corresponding folders named:
Code:
[I]com.microsoft.office.excel[/I]
[I]com.microsoft.office.powerpoint[/I]
[I]com.microsoft.office.word[/I]
Trouble with your obb files?
chuvk said:
make sure you pushed the files (don't extract!) into the correct directories
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Advait2710 said:
make sure the permissions for the folders are set to: rwxrwxr-x
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test the other directory given (one of them should work)
Advait2710 said:
make sure the permissions for the folders are set to: rwxrwxr-x
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In case you'd like to fake another device's screen size (e.g. Nexus 7)
No root guide
Root guides:
To change the DPI for certain apps only, follow those steps:
Install Xposed Framework
No ART:
Download and install this Xposed Framework installer
Open the Xposed Framework app
Go to the Framework tab
Install/Update
Reboot
Lollipop ARMv7+ Installation Guide
Xposed for Android 5.1
Download and install the App Settings module
Enable the App Settings module via the Xposed Installer App (Modules) and reboot
Launch the App Settings module User Interface
Pick the app
Enable the settings for that particular app
Insert 213 in the DPI field (Nexus 7's DPI)
Click on save
Repeat step 5 to 8 for all other apps
To change the DPI for your entire device, follow these steps:
Go to /system
make a backup of build.prop
open build.prop with any root file editor and enable editing (ES Note Editor)
look for the line that contains this expression:
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density
change the number value to 213 so the line looks like this:
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=213
(Nexus 7's DPI)
save the build.prop file
reboot
or
Install some Terminal emulator
execute the following commands:
Code:
su [I]# superuser access[/I]
wm density 213 [I]# Nexus 7's DPI[/I]
[I]# to revert this change, use this command instead:[/I] wm density reset
exit [I]# to exit root access[/I]
exit [I]# to exit terminal[/I]
In case your device is larger than 10.1" and you don't have a paid subscription but root access:
Install Xposed Framework
No ART:
Download and install this Xposed Framework installer
Open the Xposed Framework app
Go to the Framework tab
Install/Update
Reboot
Lollipop ARMv7+ Installation Guide
Xposed for Android 5.1
Install TabletMetrics module
reboot
Downloads:
armeabi-v7a:
All Versions here on MEGA
Latest Version on Zippyshare.com
Version 16.0.4201.1006
Microsoft Excel for Android: APK (OBB)
Microsoft PowerPoint for Android: APK (OBB)
Microsoft Word for Android: APK (OBB)
x86:
Microsoft Excel for Android: APK (OBB might be the same as for armeabi-v7a)
Microsoft PowerPoint for Android: APK (OBB might be the same as for armeabi-v7a)
Microsoft Word for Android: APK (OBB might be the same as for armeabi-v7a)
Jack Phoenix said:
How to check the target architecture(s) of an app without installing it:
Assuming you have the .apk on your computer (as opposed to your phone or tablet):
Open up the .apk file in 7-Zip or a similar program
Check what directory is present in the lib/ folder
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Don't forget to hit the :good: thanks button!
False. Changed the DPI of the systemui and it works.
If there's a way to change the DPI of certain apps on L, that would be of great help.
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weird can get the excel to install but not the other two??? any idea
the playa! said:
False. Changed the DPI of the systemui and it works.
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So you're saying it does indeed work on Android L? What device are you using? What OS?
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Suzook1 said:
weird can get the excel to install but not the other two??? any idea
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I can't help if you don't tell me exactly what's not working.
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sorry my bad. I follow the instructions but the pp and word still ask me to download additional files and wont launch
Suzook1 said:
sorry my bad. I follow the instructions but the pp and word still ask me to download additional files and wont launch
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Is the MD5 checksum correct?
You only changed the PowerPoint folder name, right?
Are the files in the right location? Each file needs to be in exactly one folder in data/media/obb
(See the screenshot I attached)
Did the files actually get copied there? Did you grant the file explorer superuser access to copy all files?
your the best, that did the trick. I was copying it over the wrong way. THANK YOU
JBH168 said:
So you're saying it does indeed work on Android L? What device are you using? What OS?
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Yup. Using HTC One M7 on CM12.
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OBB files?
Am I missing something? I cannot find the zipped files to download.
dave812 said:
Am I missing something? I cannot find the zipped files to download.
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Goto 1 then click
then click on the (OBB) links then you'll get the zip file
Thanks! Do you know i tried that three times before I asked? I kept getting the apk link. Fat fingers on a small screen i guess.
I m on 4.2.2 and this doesn't install error problem parsing package any solution
Thanks man, real helpful :good:
One thing that I noticed is that when I try signing it, it fails and says to check the proxy, internet connection, etc.
moinakbera said:
I m on 4.2.2 and this doesn't install error problem parsing package any solution
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That usually means that the downloaded package is corrupted or not fully downloaded. If you download it again, it should work.
the playa! said:
One thing that I noticed is that when I try signing it, it fails and says to check the proxy, internet connection, etc.
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Signing a document? Problems considering the app itself should be reported in the beta community on Google Plus. I can't think of any reason why this would be device specific.
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That usually means that the downloaded package is corrupted or not fully downloaded. If you download it again, it should work.
Signing a document? Problems considering the app itself should be reported in the beta community on Google Plus. I can't think of any reason why this would be device specific.
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No signing in to edit the documents.
the playa! said:
No signing in to edit the documents.
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Can you sign in to any other microsoft apps?
Did you try both, WiFi and mobile network already?
Did you play around with any settings concerning your web connection? (Proxy, etc)
What country are you located in? I honestly don't think they restrict the access via your IP rather than the play store, but who knows. Maybe using a tunnel to sign in?
JBH168 said:
Can you sign in to any other microsoft apps?
Did you try both, WiFi and mobile network already?
Did you play around with any settings concerning your web connection? (Proxy, etc)
What country are you located in? I honestly don't think they restrict the access via your IP rather than the play store, but who knows. Maybe using a tunnel to sign in?
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Yes I can sign into other MS apps, and I'm in the US, and no, nothing is blocked on my Router.
the playa! said:
Yes I can sign into other MS apps, and I'm in the US, and no, nothing is blocked on my Router.
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Try it on a different network. If that doesn't help, post it into the Google plus community. Maybe they already know that issue...
Related
Google Play Unlimited Version
New Features in Google Play Store (Android Market) v3.5.19
Limitless entry to apps in Google Perform Shop
Eliminated nations restriction in Google Perform Shop
Fixed the problem which your gadget isn’t compatible with this particular item in Google Perform Store
NEWEST VERSION https://www.box.com/s/b5ec72c59cc0f4557734 3.5.19
or
OLDER VERSION https://www.box.com/s/ffbad0b3fc20792e32b4 - 3.5.16
or
OLDER VERSION https://www.box.com/s/a6f780afa3c39e6641b7 - 3.5.15
go to setting, apps, all, Google play store, select, force stop, clear cache, clear data. go to Titanium backup or any other root uninstaller, uninstall current Google play.
rename it to Vending
Put these .APK's on your phone's SD Card
then use something like ROOT EXPLORER or any other file manager which will allow you to go into System/App
Move/Copy The APK's into system/app
Backup System/app/Marketupdater.apk - DELETE
BE SURE TO SET THE PERMISSIONS AS THE OTHER APPS IN THE FOLDER ARE
permission:
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rw-r--r--
ICS ROM - BACKUP PHONESKY.APK - DELETE
REBOOT
Open Google Play, if your purchased app doesn't show - go to setting, apps, all, Google play store, select, force stop, clear cache, clear data. Reopen... you should be fine after that.
thehackersz said:
Google Play 3.5.15 Unlimited Version
http://www.box.com/s/2eb2deb0011ab206835d
Put these .APK's on your phone's SD Card
then use something like ROOT EXPLORER or any other file manager which will allow you to go into System/App
Move/Copy The APK's into system/app
BE SURE TO SET THE PERMISSIONS AS THE OTHER APPS IN THE FOLDER ARE
permission:
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What is different about it??
andreww88 said:
What is different about it??
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remove country restriction for all apps
Oh okay, that's pretty cool. I don't need it personally, but thanks for the development.
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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Its a mod which released yesterday and is not illegal.
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Does this do a similar function to Market Enabler, but without the need for a separate app?
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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Its there in the homepage of xda.. smh
richlum said:
Does this do a similar function to Market Enabler, but without the need for a separate app?
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probably yes, most important is... it's FREE
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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So when you pay for market unlocker and use it,is this LEGAL?Give me a break
Also if you guys find this mod usefull you can hit the "thanks" button under OP post.Don't be shy
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market unlocker does not work anymore
i tried this method, replaced the file, first time it shows force close, then it opened but it shows my country's market
and after some time it is updated to play store
ages_devil said:
market unlocker does not work anymore
i tried this method, replaced the file, first time it shows force close, then it opened but it shows my country's market
and after some time it is updated to play store
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i don't understand what are trying to say.
This app Vending.apk is a Google Play Store, modded version. It remove countrys restrictions for apps.
I never had any FC yet... try and check your permission, refer OP for more info.
Sorry to say that but it is not working for me
I replaced the file using es explorer
Changed permissions
Rebooted
Opened the play market and still I can't find in search all of the applications that I know are not allowed in egypt (or middle east) market
Anything I can do to help debug this issue?
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sorry for not being clear
I know this is the google play store app, what i meant to say is that the phone installs another version after using this one (it installed the same version 3.5.16 i don't know why) so whenever i use this mod the phone automatically remove it and install an unmodded version again ... that's one thing
the other thing is that even when i was running this modded version i could not access apps from other markets i can only access egypt/middle east market
I tried it but it seems it's not working. I can't see the apps forbidden in my country. I followed the instructions but it's a no go!
I tried even uninstalling the stock play using TB and then installing this version yet failed to show me blocked applications also
I would like to know who is the creator of this modified to get in with to try and help debug the not working issue
I guess the op is not him
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Not working for me either
How is this different from that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24454758?
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mfractal said:
How is this different from that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24454758?
Sent from my CM9 powered Galaxy Note
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This one is really working
Thanks for sharing
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Cleared data & cache for the existing Play Store.
Uninstalled updates to make sure there isn't an installed version in /data/app/
used;
adb remount
adb push Vending.apk /system/app/Vending.apk
adb shell
cd /system/app
chmod 644 *
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Used "Cut the rope free" as an example (The "free" version is region restricted) - still unable to see it - no obvious change.
Is it just supposed to be masking the MCC/MNC or is it providing them as a fixed alternate value?
** I didn't make this ***
Just thought of posting here.
Credits to OMG!Droid for Uploading and Making the Flashable Zip.
All Google Apps from Android 4.2.
DOWNLOAD LINK
Video-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=00xUH86sJV0
Instructions:
Note: This APK should work on Android 4.0+. You do need to be rooted.
The Gmail 4.2 APK is signed by Google, but with a different key than the one in the Play Store (we checked the signatures - they differ). One is probably the test key and the other the production key. For this reason, you can't simply install it as an update and therefore need to be rooted with the ability to mount the /system directory for writing in order to remove the existing Gmail APK.
Important: Once Google updates Gmail in the Play Store, you will want to revert this process or at the very least delete the Gmail 4.2 APK you installed here if you want to update it from the Play Store.
OK, let's get down to it. You'll probably need ADB installed on your computer. There is a chance that this might work without ADB by just removing the APKs mentioned below and installing the new one, but it didn't seem to work reliably for everyone. This should, though:
1. Download Gmail 4.2 apk.
2. Rename it to Gmail2.apk.
3. Make a Nandroid backup in case something goes wrong (this is always a good thing to do before messing with your device).
4. Remount /system for writing (via your favorite root-aware file explorer).
5. Delete (or move if you want to save the APKs) all other versions of Gmail. Usually there are 2 or 3 copies. One will be in /system/app (that's the original Gmail that was pre-installed on the device) and there may be a few in /data/app (these are the updates installed from the Play Store). They'll be called "Gmail.apk," or "com.google.android.gm-[number].apk," An easy way to tell is to look for the Gmail icon.
6. You may need to delete the .odex files matching the APKs in step 5 too, if you have them. Neither I nor Artem had to do this, but there are many different ROMs out there, and we're trying to cover all bases. Ignore this step and only come back to it if something doesn't work later.
7. Reboot. Once you do, you should have no Gmail as far as Android is concerned.
8. You can try to install the Gmail 4.2 APK you downloaded at this point by tapping it in your favorite file explorer (move the APK to your device first, of course). If that doesn't work, or if you prefer ADB, fire up a command line and type adb install Gmail2.apk.
If you get an error message, you probably didn't delete all copies of Gmail. If you don't feel like playing with ADB for Step 8, I've also gotten it to work by just copying the APK to /data/app, but that's not as fool proof as "ADB install".
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Courtesy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933225
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Wooow .. well done ..
Its work perfect .. great..
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hider7 said:
Wooow .. well done ..
Its work perfect .. great..
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Ah.! Enjoy
Sent from GT-I9003 powered by Titanium ROM + Titanium Kernel.
Thank you so much work very well on RemICS-JB
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works good
I've been trying to install a particular app to my phone, Nexus 4, rooted custom rom, etcetc.
The app in question was pulled from the Play store some time ago and it seems Google went further and removed the free version of the app from users devices without permission as well. I have the pro version as did many others and from what I've read, the pro version was not removed. However I flash roms and eventually lost it and that required a reinstall.
The problem: traditional methods of installing the .apk give the error "App not installed."
How can I install this app manually? The only other method I could think of was to try to root copy it to /system/app but that didn't work. And I'll reiterate, so we're clear, browsing to .apk and installing through explorer by clicking it does not allow the .apk to install. So, suggestions?
You could try sideloading it using Android Injector. (If it fails, it'll tell you why)
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Theonew said:
You could try sideloading it using Android Injector. (If it fails, it'll tell you why)
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Yeah it failed.
The application itself says install successful, but the app cannot be found on the phone.
There are a few websites that allows you to download apps in its apk format. You can install that way. But I'm not sure if its legal. Someone could correct me here.
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techpick said:
There are a few websites that allows you to download apps in its apk format. You can install that way. But I'm not sure if its legal. Someone could correct me here.
Please hit Thanks if I helped
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The OP stated that this method does not work in this situation.
NB. - It is legal unless the app is warez.
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I have used easy installer to install .apks.
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inroot1898 said:
I have used easy installer to install .apks.
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That uses the same method as manually installing the apk from a file manager.
Sent from my Nexus 4
The app isn't warez but it is one of the unapproved apps by google now, I mainly just wanted to look for an alternate method of installing apps in case this kind of app blocking became more prevalent. You have to admit, Google did a real number on blocking this app. Thanks for the help anyway guys.
the command that worked for me was:
adb install app.apk
You can make a folder in /system/app with its name without space as folder name and copy the apk to that folder.
Apk name should be same as the folder name +.apk.
Then reboot your device.
After reboot the app will be definitely installed as a system app. But some apps might be stable but some not.
I am trying to install an App which for some reason will not install in the country I am visiting. The App is a free App, but Google Play has blocked it from downloading into this country. I managed to download the app from the evozi apk-downloader but when I click on it in File Manager it will not install and I get an "App will not install." error.
I would like to try and install the app manually but despite all my searching have not been able to come up with a way to do this. I tried copying the apk file to the system/app directory and rebooted, but that did not work. I then downloaded ZipSigner to sign the apk file and put the created opex file in the system/app folder and rebooted again, but still no results. I've tried some other installers but still unable to get it to install, even when I am offline with my GPS off.
How can I manually install an app to bypass the Google app installer?
charliep8 said:
I am trying to install an App which for some reason will not install in the country I am visiting. The App is a free App, but Google Play has blocked it from downloading into this country. I managed to download the app from the evozi apk-downloader but when I click on it in File Manager it will not install and I get an "App will not install." error.
I would like to try and install the app manually but despite all my searching have not been able to come up with a way to do this. I tried copying the apk file to the system/app directory and rebooted, but that did not work. I then downloaded ZipSigner to sign the apk file and put the created opex file in the system/app folder and rebooted again, but still no results. I've tried some other installers but still unable to get it to install, even when I am offline with my GPS off.
How can I manually install an app to bypass the Google app installer?
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did you enabled allow installation of apps from sources other than Play store if not go settings> Security> tick unkown sources and try it again it will surely help..and use the file browser from the phone and find the apk that you want to install n click on it and install
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The app I want to install is FlightAware - I travel a lot, hence my desire to install this app before I return to the USA. I found that the ShopSavvy apk also has this problem. Both of these are freeware but somehow they won't install on my phone. My Google account was created in the USA with a USA address and has a USA credit card attached to Google Wallet, but with both apps I just get a "App not installed." error.
I already have the Unknown Sources - Allow installation of Apps from unknown sources Checked and the Verify Apps - Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm - Unchecked.
hmm then you sure those apks work correctly sometimes errors occur when its incorrectly or incompletely tampered.. or else try this go to settings> application manager>google play store and clear data and clear cache and do the same in google play services and try again
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No, that did not work. I am really looking for a more technical solution to explain how to manually install an opp. Is this not possible in Android?
charliep8 said:
I am trying to install an App . . .
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I am assuming your phone is rooted. If not, then it will be better to root it before going further.
Here is a link you can try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231949
The ADB SDK is available here:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
App not installed fix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJTDwrp-gkQ
Video shows him choosing sim unlock, what does that have to do with apk not installed?
AngelFRANTIX said:
App not installed fix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJTDwrp-gkQ
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Hey guy's, I hope somebody can help me out here. I can't find any explanation on internet. I want to install an apk from the local storage on my Rog phone 5 ( android 12,un rooted) .
In the old days it was pretty simple, just a slide to activate the "allow unknown sources", click on the apk file and it would install. Now on the rog phone 5 in the apps¬ifications, special app-acces, install unknown apps it only shows a few apps that I can give permissions to install from unknown sources. Like Chrome, file manager, gmail, brave browser etc. ( see picture). So I give the file manager or brave the permission,restart the phone, go to the apk in the file manager but it won't install.
It will just show the contents of the apk. If I select the apk I can remove it, rename it, compress it, anything but install it.
I can choose open with brave but still nothing happens. I tried downloading an app in the playstore to install apk files but it won't even list the apk file. I have no clue why they made something that used to be so easy so complicated. So I hope somebody can enlighten me how to install an apk on this phone. Thanks in advance!
Have you enabled install unknown apps in developers options ? Special app access allows you to allow/not allow individual apps to install unknown apk files. I think you have to enable it in developer options for the native installer first. I may be wrong but it's worth checking.
I'll go check if the option is there and let you know. Tnx man.
The only thing I found was " force app allowance on external drive" and but it changed nothing.
Piriroekoe said:
The only thing I found was " force app allowance on external drive" and but it changed nothing.
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you could try
Code:
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 1
adb shell settings put secure unknown_sources_default_reversed 1
that would be from terminal on pc or you could install settings database editor from play store and grant it permissions via adb and you will have gui to change system settings
Could you please walk me through how to do this? Tnx.
Piriroekoe said:
Could you please walk me through how to do this? Tnx.
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Ok, first I guess I need to ask some questions. Have you tried a different file manager, installed thru play store ? How many .apk files have you tried to install ? If it is just the one app that you have in storage it may be corrupt. Have you tried a fresh copy of it ? Is it an old app and is it compatible with your Android version ?
I don't know what I was thinking, that isn't in developer options anyway, it's in security. It would seem odd for them to remove the ability to install personal apk.