[Completed] [Q] Help!! Not able to install .app files - XDA Assist

Hi, I'm using Sony Xperia C3 D2533 android version 4.4.2. When I try to install the .apk file of NBA 2K15 v1.0.0.58, it will say "Application is not installed." and "Out of Space" even though there is enough. I've went to the app/data but there isn't an Odex file for it because has not been installed yet and I do not use Titanium Backup. Please help me if you have any solution. :crying: :crying:

gagan7 said:
By the way its .Apk files.
but try changing the installation location of your apps.
If you don't know what's that or your phone doesn't have the option to configure it, then simply install any app that can help you change your apps installation location. I recommend Lucky patcher or rom toolbox (they both require root) but you can find others at play store.
In lucky Patcher, Select Toolbox (It's at bottom )> Select default Install location > select "Auto Location".
or
In Rom ToolBox, in main Tool tab> select Configure Apps2SD> and select Auto.
Done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, but it still does not work, I've used Lucky patcher to change the installation location but it still prompts " Application is not installed".

Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. It sounds to me like you're trying to get a paid app for free. If I'm wrong please correct me. XDA does not support or condone the use of warez. Please support the developers.

Related

[Q] Installing and re-installing android applications

When we download an application from Google Play Store, it downloads and then magically installs on the Android device.
But supposing we do a Factory Reset, or that we upload a new firmware or simply suppose we have another Android device at home and we would like the same application to be installed there too.
Is it possible to somehow maintain the installation files and be able to copy these files off the Android device and then use them on another device?
Yes. An app comes as an 'apk' installer file that can be transferred to another device and installed or re-installed on the same device. But to get the apks of apps installed via Playstore, you will need an app like "App Backup and Restore".
P.S. Sharing apks of paid apps is illegal and not recommended. :good:
immortalneo said:
Yes. An app comes as an 'apk' installer file that can be transferred to another device and installed or re-installed on the same device. But to get the apks of apps installed via Playstore, you will need an app like "App Backup and Restore".
P.S. Sharing apks of paid apps is illegal and not recommended. :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have this "App Backup" but I am trying to understand the mechanism a bit more.
The apk file is not the end of the story. Try the game "Yesterday". It is a 1GB download, however the .apk is only a few MBs and the rest is the actual game. However this 1GB file comes straight from the app store, so there is a mechanism that App Backup does not cover.
I managed to restore this game by saving the data myself, but every application is different.

[Q] How to manually install - getting "App not installed." error

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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
hit thanks button if helped
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
hit thanks button if helped
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 . . .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

[Q] [APP QUERY] apps not installing

i downloaded snapcapture and titanium backup apks online.i then tried to install the apps using solid explorer but then an error shows saying that app not installed. please help.
Settings >> Security >> Unknown Sources enabled?
dayle_fernandes said:
i downloaded snapcapture and titanium backup apks online.i then tried to install the apps using solid explorer but then an error shows saying that app not installed. please help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sometimes this error is for upgrading an app because of same directory
check android > data > ... name of app package u wanna install. if there s something similar to the app delete it.
@3rdstring
an error that related to unknown source setting will appear before installation process.
in this situation he can go throw the installation process but cannot complete it.
:good:

how to install apps in sharp shf31 android 4.4

how to install apps in sharp shf31 flip phone that phone running 4.4 android officially and i dont want to root my phone but to install few applications in it. can anyone help me with it.
thank you.
oyeperry said:
how to install apps in sharp shf31 flip phone that phone running 4.4 android officially and i dont want to root my phone but to install few applications in it. can anyone help me with it.
thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
Do you have Google play store installed? If yes you need a Google account and you can download any app you want.
If you don't you can download ".apk" files from internet , with a file manager go to the folder you downloaded them and click on the file. A prompt will appear asking you to enable "install from unknown sources" option. So you have to go to security settings, enable that option, then go back to the folder, click on the APK and this time you should be able to install it.
Hope this help
Raiz said:
Hi,
Do you have Google play store installed? If yes you need a Google account and you can download any app you want.
If you don't you can download ".apk" files from internet , with a file manager go to the folder you downloaded them and click on the file. A prompt will appear asking you to enable "install from unknown sources" option. So you have to go to security settings, enable that option, then go back to the folder, click on the APK and this time you should be able to install it.
Hope this help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
these options does nt work on that phone at all i tried everything but not working at all. can you provide other help if so.
thank you

Question Install apk from local storage

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&notifications, 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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

Categories

Resources