So a lot of apps just refuse to install on my Nexus 5. They just don't install. After I press Install on the permissions screen, it just gives me an error "App Not Installed". I've tried installing from the apk as well. I have tried deleting all the /data folders. I have changed my ROM too. Anyone has a fix for this?
harsh2193 said:
So a lot of apps just refuse to install on my Nexus 5. They just don't install. After I press Install on the permissions screen, it just gives me an error "App Not Installed". I've tried installing from the apk as well. I have tried deleting all the /data folders. I have changed my ROM too. Anyone has a fix for this?
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This is the wrong place to ask. Is your storage full?
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luisangel89 said:
This is the wrong place to ask. Is your storage full?
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Oh sry. Mistakenly posted in the wrong section. Got confused by the multiple tabs. Solved the issue anyway. Thanks!
harsh2193 said:
Oh sry. Mistakenly posted in the wrong section. Got confused by the multiple tabs. Solved the issue anyway. Thanks!
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So?
What was it? Some display dimming app?
beekay201 said:
So?
What was it? Some display dimming app?
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Nope. It was actually something in android itself. Had to change the default app install location from Auto to Internal using the terminal. Since the nexus 5 doesnt have and external SD, apps cant be installed on it but sometimes androids "Auto" install location doesnt work and tries to install apps into the external sd card. Thats why the app installs fail.
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exactly as title states
here it goes
tjohnsonjr said:
here it goes
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Im trying to install this but when i try to it says uninstall. Do i have to ubinstall the one that is on my rom first?
halla29 said:
Im trying to install this but when i try to it says uninstall. Do i have to ubinstall the one that is on my rom first?
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I found out how to do it thanks .
how did you get around the problem?, and thanks for posting this tjohnsonjr
Have you tried just copy and paste over the original apk?
yes, can someone tell me how to install? it wont let me, tried uninstalling the original and still wont work, problem parsing
mattdub1 said:
yes, can someone tell me how to install? it wont let me, tried uninstalling the original and still wont work, problem parsing
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You don't install this like a regular app. Use root manager and push to system>apps. Make sure to adjust permissions.
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tjohnsonjr said:
here it goes
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Thanks for the download!
There is one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.searchcolors.qsb.black
its not the same thing, the one you posted is grey bar with black g icon
parmijo11 said:
You don't install this like a regular app. Use root manager and push to system>apps. Make sure to adjust permissions.
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i tried taking the apk off my sd card and moving it to system apps folder, tried installing and doesnt work, can you be more specific please?
mattdub1 said:
i tried taking the apk off my sd card and moving it to system apps folder, tried installing and doesnt work, can you be more specific please?
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Again, don't install. Move to system>apps. Set the permissions as seen in below image.
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already tried just moving it as well and changing to those permissions ... do i have to rename it or anythign ? do i have to delete the other search bar apk off system?
nevermind, just had to reboot, thanks
mattdub1 said:
nevermind, just had to reboot, thanks
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Nice, glad it worked.
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yea when I changed a main rom app from system/app I went into titanium backup.1)backup system app just in case. there usually in red. 2)I wrote the name exactly like it says on system file- onto the app i am going to replace that I stored on sd card from computer.3)On Titanium I uninstalled app. 4) Paste sd app in system/app folder. Installed. Opened backup in Titanium again so I don't loose it.( Just so you know I did this with a google search widget in system app. I wanted a transparent search. Hope this helps someone
zozo5656 said:
yea when I changed a main rom app from system/app I went into titanium backup.1)backup system app just in case. there usually in red. 2)I wrote the name exactly like it says on system file- onto the app i am going to replace that I stored on sd card from computer.3)On Titanium I uninstalled app. 4) Paste sd app in system/app folder. Installed. Opened backup in Titanium again so I don't loose it.( Just so you know I did this with a google search widget in system app. I wanted a transparent search. Hope this helps someone
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zozo5656
I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly! Thanks for the help.
Here's a new black app that's worth trying out, no grey and looks killer:
Black Google Mobile by bGoog
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bgoog.android.search
Look for an app called custom ICS search, it allows you to create a widget go any color you want.
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i am on ics and want to stay on ics for personsl reasons, i am rooted, is there registry files or files on the tablet that i can modify to remove the notfication? i did a quick google search but the solution was for phones (remove the battery) you can't remove battery on a tablet so i have to use something else to remove the notfication.
it installed the jellybean update to memory (400mb) so i want to remove those files too, i hope someone can help me in this situation!
HUYI said:
i am on ics and want to stay on ics for personsl reasons, i am rooted, is there registry files or files on the tablet that i can modify to remove the notfication? i did a quick google search but the solution was for phones (remove the battery) you can't remove battery on a tablet so i have to use something else to remove the notfication.
it installed the jellybean update to memory (400mb) so i want to remove those files too, i hope someone can help me in this situation!
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To remove the notification go to settings/application manager/all/scroll down to software update and disable it.
yeah i found the process in titanium backup and permently disabled it, i am trying to find out where the update has been installed so i can remove that too.
HUYI said:
yeah i found the process in titanium backup and permently disabled it, i am trying to find out where the update has been installed so i can remove that too.
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If you have ES File explorer and have all the root permissions checked for the app,I think you could do a search for it if you know what it was called?Or maybe an advanced search in ESF by date?
technut said:
If you have ES File explorer and have all the root permissions checked for the app,I think you could do a search for it if you know what it was called?Or maybe an advanced search in ESF by date?
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no idea, tried google and nothing much came up regarding a file name. :S
HUYI said:
no idea, tried google and nothing much came up regarding a file name. :S
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How do you know it even downloaded? If it downloaded I think it would apply the update immediately.Check in your about settings maybe it is already running the update.OTA updates won't delete your settings or apps or anything like that.
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technut said:
How do you know it even downloaded? If it downloaded I think it would apply the update immediately.Check in your about settings maybe it is already running the update.OTA updates won't delete your settings or apps or anything like that.
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no, it never installed only downloaded because it prompt me to install the update then gave me a option to remind later and then stayed in my notification bar.
Hopefully someone will be able to figure it out. Afraid I'm out of suggestions.
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ok, thanks for helping though.
HUYI said:
no, it never installed only downloaded because it prompt me to install the update then gave me a option to remind later and then stayed in my notification bar.
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Try the DiskUsage app - it may show you where your 400Mb update is hiding.
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I used titanium backup. I can't remeber the specific name but it was def along the lines of software package update or upgrade. This was back when I had that 75 mb update that kept annoying me to install every 3 hours.
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FarmBoi said:
Try the DiskUsage app - it may show you where your 400Mb update is hiding.
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that didn't work, but i did use a program called file explorer fx and went into this folder here:
root/cache/fota
the file is called "update.zip" long pressed on the file and selected details, it was 400mb, deleted it after that.
stormglove said:
I used titanium backup. I can't remeber the specific name but it was def along the lines of software package update or upgrade. This was back when I had that 75 mb update that kept annoying me to install every 3 hours.
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yeah it does get annoying after a while, there should be a option to turn it off completly, least i got rid of it now.
I can't install apk files
When i try to install an .apk i can't click the install button. the Cancel button works fine. rebooted many times. tried other app installers from the market, they all take you to the screen where you click cancel or install. and I can't click install. so I can't side load install any apks. I've tried it on my internal memory and on my external sd card memory...no difference. I've tried many different apk files. ranging from icon packs to the new app market. They all do the same thing. The install button isn't grayed out....it just won't let me click on it.
On the Carbon Rom. Tried multiple versions of it and different kernels. I've wiped data, cache, d cache many times to no avail.
suggestions?
edit: Settings, security, allow unknown sources
is check marked.
Settings, security, allow unknown sources.... done.
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Casper34 said:
Settings, security, allow unknown sources.... done.
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lol
thanks, but that's already done and tried.
still no go
edit. I should have said in the OP that that was in place.
well it appears the problem was the app Glovebox.
With their latest update it will Pause the glovebox app....and then unpause once you've installed your app.
That is really scary that that app would be able to stop you from installing other apps.
JK please ignore.
I remember having the same issue with glove box when I used to use it. I am now having the same issue again and can't figure out which app is causing the issue.
Me too!
skennelly said:
I remember having the same issue with glove box when I used to use it. I am now having the same issue again and can't figure out which app is causing the issue.
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I have this same issue - i9300 with CarbonROM.. and I don't have Glovebox installed..
:/
I'll see if I can figure out which app is causing this..
hey people this is a frequent problem while installing apps even you have lots of free space.
so if anyone knows a stable solution, please show the noobs (it is i here) the way. i tried to copy apk somewhere /system/ (maybe?) but that didnt work.
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rukenau said:
hey people this is a frequent problem while installing apps even you have lots of free space.
so if anyone knows a stable solution, please show the noobs (it is i here) the way. i tried to copy apk somewhere /system/ (maybe?) but that didnt work.
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be specific.?
i mean, facebook for example, i download it from the store, wait for the app install but it says "insufficent storage available" i check my phone if it has, i got plenty of free space. but some apps does not do this.
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Factory Reset your phone
rukenau said:
i mean, facebook for example, i download it from the store, wait for the app install but it says "insufficent storage available" i check my phone if it has, i got plenty of free space. but some apps does not do this.
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Go to your phone settings, and perform a factory reset that will do.
rukenau said:
i mean, facebook for example, i download it from the store, wait for the app install but it says "insufficent storage available" i check my phone if it has, i got plenty of free space. but some apps does not do this.
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Use any Explorer( Solid Explorer recommended), go to /data search for that app(say facebook) related files and delete all files you find. Main file that is needed to be deleted is .odex file of that app.
for instance if whatsapp in not getting installed, then files like com.whatsapp.odex , com.whatsapp.apk and all other files related to whatsapp are needed to be deleted.
Install the app again then. It should get installed
If this doesnt solves the problem then you need to do factory reset.
Nikhil said:
Use any Explorer( Solid Explorer recommended), go to /data search for that app(say facebook) related files and delete all files you find. Main file that is needed to be deleted is .odex file of that app.
for instance if whatsapp in not getting installed, then files like com.whatsapp.odex , com.whatsapp.apk and all other files related to whatsapp are needed to be deleted.
Install the app again then. It should get installed
If this doesnt solves the problem then you need to do factory reset.
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I can confirm this after I've had this problem on both SGS2 and SGS4. The path is root/data/app, though, where you will find the .odex file of your and possibly other apps as the last entries.
I accidentally uninstalled mine, (I'm rooted, so I can uninstall anything) I forgot to back it up before uninstalling it. I am on an xt926, if that matters.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/wyw59bzjfmkgl5y/HotspotLauncher.apk
bweN diorD said:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/wyw59bzjfmkgl5y/HotspotLauncher.apk
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How do I install it? it says "App Not Installed" When I launch the .apk, do I need to put it in /system/apps/ or something?
Yoyodude1124 said:
How do I install it? it says "App Not Installed" When I launch the .apk, do I need to put it in /system/apps/ or something?
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Yes, put it in the system apps folder then just reboot. If it doesn't install, check the permissions to see if they match the other apps there and fix to match if needed then reboot.
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bweN diorD said:
Yes, put it in the system apps folder then just reboot. If it doesn't install, check the permissions to see if they match the other apps there and fix to match if needed then reboot.
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Ah, didn't think about permissions! That fixed it! thanks!
bweN diorD said:
Yes, put it in the system apps folder then just reboot. If it doesn't install, check the permissions to see if they match the other apps there and fix to match if needed then reboot.
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Hmm... Its not showing up in the apps drawer for me.
Yoyodude1124 said:
Hmm... Its not showing up in the apps drawer for me.
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check the permissions, it should be "owner- read, write" "group- read" "others- read".
also go to settings/apps and see if its listed under "all".
if the above is correct/listed, boot into recovery, clear cache + dalvik cache and see if that fixes it.
this app is from 4.1.2, i don't know if it works on 4.2 or 4.3 if your running a custom rom.
Does clearing the dalvic cache and stuff require a custom recovery? I'm on the stock rom without an unlocked boot loader. I set the permissions correctly and its not showing up in settings/apps/all either.
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Yoyodude1124 said:
Does clearing the dalvic cache and stuff require a custom recovery? I'm on the stock rom without an unlocked boot loader. I set the permissions correctly and its not showing up in settings/apps/all either.
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yes
im not sure what else you can try, i gave this same link for my file to others before and they got it working.
Sorry
bweN diorD said:
yes
im not sure what else you can try, i gave this same link for my file to others before and they got it working.
Sorry
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Is it the app from 9.18.79? I'm still on 9.16.6, if that makes a difference.
Yoyodude1124 said:
Is it the app from 9.18.79? I'm still on 9.16.6, if that makes a difference.
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im not sure, i uploaded it 6/28