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how to install an apk that has "com.appname" as file name?

I've tried to install a few apps like the google app that is named "com.googlemusicbeta.apk" and I've noticed that everytime I try and load an app that starts with com.name, I can't install it; I get an error.
Is there something I don't know about this?

They need to be installed as system apps. The do this using either adb or terminal emulator and push the files to system/app.
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how to install apk?

What do i do with an apk file? how do i install it?

Apk is an android package.
Menu-> settings -> applications
Make sure 'unknown sources' is checked. Then, if the apk is already on the device, opening it though astro file browser will install it
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So i just copy it to my SD card and install it via the file manager? (i have ES explorer)

Pretty much. lol

pandamaja said:
Apk is an android package.
Menu-> settings -> applications
Make sure 'unknown sources' is checked. Then, if the apk is already on the device, opening it though astro file browser will install it
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whatever u do to access just open it and it will start to install

Downloading files

Is there a way to download files from megaupload or direct? Everytime i try it says download unsuccesful. Or maybe it cant be done from my gtwox
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jvx333 said:
Is there a way to download files from megaupload or direct? Everytime i try it says download unsuccesful. Or maybe it cant be done from my gtwox
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Dowload dolphin browser HD. That will allow you to download any type of file and it is an awesome browser to use.

Astro File Manager
Install Astro File Manager from the market. Go to preferences and check the box for "Enable Browser Downloads"

Wow thanks guys.
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There is an app in the market that will allow you to donwload almost any type of file-it's called Download All Files. I don't like the Astro file manager so I installed this one insted and it worked fine.

[Q] How could I get system app from firmware?

Is there any way for me to extract system apps from firmware, like file manager, and install it or use it as usual apk?

Try titanium back up. Back up your fw, install any desired system app on another compatible fw using restore...
Did it a couple of times for music app & calculator..
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Just extract the ROM's tar file using 7-zip etc. then use MagicISO to extract the System.rfs file. You'll find all the system apps in app folder.

mznk said:
Just extract the ROM's tar file using 7-zip etc. then use MagicISO to extract the System.rfs file. You'll find all the system apps in app folder.
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I tried that, but when I installing application on device I see: "App is not installed"

You'll have to make it a system app. Do it via Titanium Backup or using any File Explorer with root functionality (Set permission as rw-r--r--).

aannzzoorr said:
I tried that, but when I installing application on device I see: "App is not installed"
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you need to deodex those apk's first.

xGiox said:
you need to deodex those apk's first.
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How?

Go dev section
there some deodex cwm zip version for u to download
If u only some apps
Just unzip it and copy it to your system app folder.
just search before post
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chongns said:
Go dev section
there some deodex cwm zip version for u to download
If u only some apps
Just unzip it and copy it to your system app folder.
just search before post
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I tried but app is not in drawer, it's only in system/app folder.

aannzzoorr said:
I tried but app is not in drawer, it's only in system/app folder.
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Set permissions and lib files may be necessary. Place lib files in /system/lib or something like that
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aannzzoorr said:
I tried but app is not in drawer, it's only in system/app folder.
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Change permission to rw r r
Change own to root root
Using root explorer
And restart the phone
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Originally Posted by aannzzoorr
I tried but app is not in drawer, it's only in system/app folder.
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Change permission to rw r r
Change own to root root
Using root explorer
And restart the phone
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Still can't see it...

Package data invalid while downloading via wi fi

When i try to download or update on my LG OPTIMUS 7 DUAL on wifi, package file invalid msg coming. But not in 3g download, i tried searching in xda and clear cache and clear data didn't working
Please help
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This maybe is because the file that you wanna download in your mobile cant recognized. Ej: a zip if you dont have a programm to extract or open cause invalid file.

nacxo said:
This maybe is because the file that you wanna download in your mobile cant recognized. Ej: a zip if you dont have a programm to extract or open cause invalid file.
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Its not zip file, i downloaded from play store
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