Can't install apk files - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!
I have a minor problem with my Nexy...I have succesfully flashed both LiquidSmooth ROM (ROM crashed..) and now I went back to CM 12.1... the problem is, when i try to install apk files on my Nexus the installer app says ¨app not installed¨..... I have tried reflashing with a full wipe including dalvik and system format... now I am about to give it up and leave my phone blank as a paper and have only free applications installed from Google Play... so I would be really thankfull if anyone knows what the problem might be... I have been already told that i might have flashed the wrong GAPPS but i doubt thats the problem since i flashed NANO GAPPS 5.1.1. PLS HELP!

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Is "unknown sources" checked? Try another custom rom. CM could be buggy.

Checked so that shouldn't be a problem... I had CM 12.1 already on my Nexus but then it worked just fine...
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VorTeXx3 said:
Checked so that shouldn't be a problem... I had CM 12.1 already on my Nexus but then it worked just fine...
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CM nightlies have bugs you know... Have a look at the CM dev thread.
Did you try with several apks? Can you give us examples? You can have this error when you are trying to install an app which is already installed or which has a different signature.

I know they tend to have bugs... But i really dont think thats the problem here... Because i had LiquidSmooth and since then nothing installs... A few apps do install but apparently if they're bigger than 8 MB they won't install... I tried N.O.V.A 3 failed Modern Combat 4 failed....
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VorTeXx3 said:
I know they tend to have bugs... But i really dont think thats the problem here... Because i had LiquidSmooth and since then nothing installs... A few apps do install but apparently if they're bigger than 8 MB they won't install... I tried N.O.V.A 3 failed Modern Combat 4 failed....
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Did you switch to another system file (F2FS)? You can still flash the factory images to start from scratch. No other idea sorry.

Im guessing I'll have to do that... Thanks
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same for me..

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Google play not working after CM10!

Hi I upgraded from CM 9.1.1 stable to 10.0.0 this morning.
I downloaded CM 10 from get.cm and installed it through ROM manager by SD caard option.
But after that I could not find gtalk available so I tried opening Google Play which is getting exited.
I tried re-installing Google play app, degraded it too, even flashed the CM10 ROM again.
Is it an issue of not installing Gapps latest version?
nixhead said:
Hi I upgraded from CM 9.1.1 stable to 10.0.0 this morning.
I downloaded CM 10 from get.cm and installed it through ROM manager by SD caard option.
But after that I could not find gtalk available so I tried opening Google Play which is getting exited.
I tried re-installing Google play app, degraded it too, even flashed the CM10 ROM again.
Is it an issue of not installing Gapps latest version?
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Have you try install CM10 then latest gapps for JB? Try that first
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nixhead said:
Is it an issue of not installing Gapps latest version?
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Yes. Flash gapps> http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
Yeah, I had the same problems. Just install the latest JB GAPPS.
Yeah, thanks Guys that solved the problem.
But I am not able to use poweramp..it says not enough space, but I have adequate space.
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nixhead said:
Yeah, thanks Guys that solved the problem.
But I am not able to use poweramp..it says not enough space, but I have adequate space.
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I don't mean to be rude but if I remember properly that is an issue causes by warez but anyways I solved that problem last time by installing lucky patcher and it will help remove any useless modification that is hindering your installation ... I hope that would help out
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nixhead said:
Yeah, thanks Guys that solved the problem.
But I am not able to use poweramp..it says not enough space, but I have adequate space.
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Open root explorer, go to data>app folder then delete com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex
After that, uninstall and reinstall poweramp.
that did the job..thanx
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Google search not working after update, help

As the title states my Google search is no longer working after the new update. The only way I can get it to work it to clear cache, data, and uninstall updates which will then revert the app to factory form. After doing all that the app works no issues but then the app updates itself and then i keep getting same error message every time I try to load it.. Anyone else have this issue? Running P6800 with JB 4.1.2. Thanks in advance.
adinis78 said:
As the title states my Google search is no longer working after the new update. The only way I can get it to work it to clear cache, data, and uninstall updates which will then revert the app to factory form. After doing all that the app works no issues but then the app updates itself and then i keep getting same error message every time I try to load it.. Anyone else have this issue? Running P6800 with JB 4.1.2. Thanks in advance.
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I have the same issue. I read there are issues on some nexus devices. I think just wait for Google to release a fix.
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xrayA4T said:
I have the same issue. I read there are issues on some nexus devices. I think just wait for Google to release a fix.
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Same here. Reverted to the previous version and waiting for the update with correction (hopefully),
I just did a phone reset hoping it would solve the issuebut nothing. Google just released a new update and still same problem.
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Indeed, the release of 11/21 is no good either.
I have been looking all over the net and can't seem to find any info on this, Google hasn't even acknowledged there is something wrong. Maybe this is only affecting a very small number number of people.
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adinis78 said:
I have been looking all over the net and can't seem to find any info on this, Google hasn't even acknowledged there is something wrong. Maybe this is only affecting a very small number number of people.
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Both Google Now / Search and Newsstand have been crashing on launch with the stock ROM. But on my other JB devices no such problem. I tried rooting this tablet. No change. Then I flashed the unofficial Cyanogenmod 10.1. That solved the problem.
My assumption: the Samsung stock ROM is the source of the problem.
What did I learn?
- My tablet is running smoother without all the Samsung crap. I should have done it even sooner!
- I will probably gravitate in the future to Nexus devices where the OS is not compromised by vendor-motivated overhead. And it's easier to get updates and custom ROMs.
- Because Samsung has not been fully cooperative with the developer community, ROMs often lack certain device drivers. (Another advantage for Nexus.)
If this motivates you to root and flash just be aware of two known deficiencies with the ROM I am using:
-no tethering
-once you turn off wifi you'll have to reboot to turn it on again.
(Thanks, Samsung for withholding wifi device drivers from the public.)
We shouldn't have to install custom roms in order for an app to work. I have tried to report the issue to Google but I have yet to receive feedback. I have flashed many roms and many of my Android devices but I longer wish to do so since no one rom is fully functional as it should, there will always be issues. I too may consider a Nexus device, but at the same time I have always liked Samsung and their products but this one issue with this app is a little annoying.
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Third week with this issue, not acceptable
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What I don't understand is that my wife's Note I I was able to update with no issues, her phone is running JB 4.1.2. I'm no tech or anything but I believe it may have something to with our tab itself.
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After flashing the JB 4.1.2 Indonesian firmware, my Google search has stopped working. No matter what I do it always crashes.
I don't have option to uninstall updates from app manager. Does any of u guys have an older version of Google search? Would be really glad if u can post it for me.
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Manipur said:
After flashing the JB 4.1.2 Indonesian firmware, my Google search has stopped working. No matter what I do it always crashes.
I don't have option to uninstall updates from app manager. Does any of u guys have an older version of Google search? Would be really glad if u can post it for me.
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Hi Manipur,
Try to download this:
http://sdrv.ms/18hoDxb
Let me know if any problems.
Whether Samsung or Google, the android environment can come across as chaotic. So much going on with all various versions.
Samsung keep selling us pretty much the same devices with new software, I'm not particularly impressed their pace of improvements.
Google products seems to work well on Apple ios, android is still missing functions available Apple for a good while now, funny how that works.
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Newbie11 said:
Hi Manipur,
Try to download this:
http://sdrv.ms/18hoDxb
Let me know if any problems.
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I don't see an apk file. Do I have to flash it from recovery?
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Manipur said:
I don't see an apk file. Do I have to flash it from recovery?
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It is the apk file, should be about 14.4 MB. Try to download again and let me know if any problems.
Newbie11 said:
It is the apk file, should be about 14.4 MB. Try to download again and let me know if any problems.
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Installed but this version also force closes. What the hell is wrong with Google search?
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Manipur said:
I don't see an apk file. Do I have to flash it from recovery?
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Manipur said:
Installed but this version also force closes. What the hell is wrong with Google search?
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Oops. Too bad, that is the oldest one I have, and it works fine in my case.
I know I'm not the only one with this issue, anybody have an any ideas as to why Google search no longer works, even after new updates. On My wife's Note II she gets all the updates with no issue, she is also running 4.1.2. This is really pissing me off.
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Another update released today and still same issue, what seems to be the problem?
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I hv the same problem after update to official Singapore ROM.
Cannot wait for a respectable tab with phone function so I can ditch Samsung forever.

Has anyone installed Viper4android on Nexus s running Android 4.4?

Hi folks.!!
So I will try to make it as brief as possible. I really and badly wanted to install Viper4Android on my nexus s as I've come across some really good reviews of this app. So headed to the official thread of V4A and downloaded the FX version and installed the 4.x version of it.!!
Everything went well till here. Then, when I launched the app, it requested for a update/install of driver to which I granted the Supersu permission but the driver never got installed irrespective of how many times I gave it a try.!! I have a nexus s running unofficial cyanogenmod 11 android 4.4 overclocked to 1.2GHz and the version of V4A is 2.3.1.3 (if this is of any concern). Having heard V4A has issues with superuser I download Supersu from google play and gave it a try, but was of no use. This time I flashed a zip of supersu but was out of luck as nothing happened this time too.!! I've tried in each and every possible way to get it working on my nexus s but nothing went fine. Infact I've been trying since yesterday almost continuously to get it working and every time it did let me down.!!! I don't really understand what and where the problem is. Why are drivers not getting installed.!!? It keeps on telling me that driver installation is failed and is prompting to check if my device has root access and if su binary is installed when both of them are working fine (at least to my knowledge they really are working). I've seen in some thread that installation of V4A requires busybox to work, so installed it (smart install) but nothing happened.!!
Some posts are suggesting to install it as an user app rather than a system app. I don't really how to install apk as an user app.!! Someone here can help me know.!!?
Has anyone ever tried V4A on their nexus s (with any android version). Did it work fine with the specifications of this device or has anyone encountered any problems so far (assuming someone had a fair install).!! Besides when I chose Super Audio quality, it seems the device should have a dual core cpu. Is it recommended to install V4A in Super Audio quality because nexus s has 1GHz single core processor. Does it have any effect on speakers if used daily.!?
It really is very irritating when you come across some really useful app which you've been waiting from a very long time, besides having a rooted device with latest supersu version only to find drivers ain't getting installed.!!! Someone help me.!!!
I got it from the play store (there are three versions) you need the 4.3.x version install the ?? with neon driver, reboot and works great..
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Setting.Out said:
I got it from the play store (there are three versions) you need the 4.3.x version install the ?? with neon driver, reboot and works great..
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Thanks for the reply.!
When I headed to google play, I found all the versions of V4A in Chinese language. So did not give it a try. Do we get to change the language settings from within the app.!? Where from do I get neon driver.!!?
Besides, I did not find the 4.3.x version of it.! The latest version I found is for 4.3 only.!!
iamarshad said:
Thanks for the reply.!
When I headed to google play, I found all the versions of V4A in Chinese language. So did not give it a try. Do we get to change the language settings from within the app.!? Where from do I get neon driver.!!?
Besides, I did not find the 4.3.x version of it.! The latest version I found is for 4.3 only.!!
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Same one... It is in English too.. It will ask you to install the driver...
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Setting.Out said:
Same one... It is in English too.. It will ask you to install the driver...
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Thank you then.!
Will give it a try tomorrow.!!
I installed it on my NS4G, chose cortex a8 with neon, and it worked, but it only plays out the phone speaker, it won't play through my ear buds or car stereo
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beneath-a-burning-turtle said:
I installed it on my NS4G, chose cortex a8 with neon, and it worked, but it only plays out the phone speaker, it won't play through my ear buds or car stereo
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Oh.!! It kind of seems weird. So V4A not working quite well on android 4.4 through ear buds.!!!
Good that you did let me know, coz later when I install and encounter the same problem I will at least be satisfied that am not the only one.!!
But I really need it to be working in ear phones as well. Hope this gets fixed soon.!!!
Setting.Out said:
Same one... It is in English too.. It will ask you to install the driver...
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I've had no luck in installing it from play store as well.!!
The same problem keeps persisting. Drivers ain't getting installed.!!
Is there any way to manually install the drivers.!!?
I am attaching a screen shot of what am getting when I try to install the drivers.!!
iamarshad said:
I've had no luck in installing it from play store as well.!!
The same problem keeps persisting. Drivers ain't getting installed.!!
Is there any way to manually install the drivers.!!?
I am attaching a screen shot of what am getting when I try to install the drivers.!!
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You can ask it to install again, but I never faced this issue..
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Setting.Out said:
You can ask it to install again, but I never faced this issue..
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Hmmm, thnx for taking out time in replying to my posts.!!
Will keep trying so that this problem gets fixed.!!!
iamarshad said:
Oh.!! It kind of seems weird. So V4A not working quite well on android 4.4 through ear buds.!!!
Good that you did let me know, coz later when I install and encounter the same problem I will at least be satisfied that am not the only one.!!
But I really need it to be working in ear phones as well. Hope this gets fixed soon.!!!
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I think it was just that my ROM was screwed up, because I switched to a different one and it worked AMAZINGLY. So I don't think the app had anything to do with it not playing right
beneath-a-burning-turtle said:
I think it was just that my ROM was screwed up, because I switched to a different one and it worked AMAZINGLY. So I don't think the app had anything to do with it not playing right
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Well, then, this gives some ray of hope to me.!! Since this is an unofficial version am using, I think it would be better to revert back to some stable build of previous version of rom and give it a shot.!!!

Nba Jam Won't Install

I have nba jam installed on my nexus 10 and all is well. The 10 is completely stock.
The nexus 5, on the other hand, has franco kernel with purity rom. The app opens and asks to download additional data on wifi or 3g. When it starts I get an error, 'download failed error:101'. Any idea on how to get it working?
I have tried the following: clearing app data for Google play and download manager, using data sync to transfer the app and data from the nexus 10.
Thanks in advance
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thfreedumb said:
I have nba jam installed on my nexus 10 and all is well. The 10 is completely stock.
The nexus 5, on the other hand, has franco kernel with purity rom. The app opens and asks to download additional data on wifi or 3g. When it starts I get an error, 'download failed error:101'. Any idea on how to get it working?
I have tried the following: clearing app data for Google play and download manager, using data sync to transfer the app and data from the nexus 10.
Thanks in advance
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Did you ever find an answer to this? I just ran the game for the first time and got the same error you did. I'm running the stock ROM (rooted) with Xposed Framework. I run a DPI of 439, so I thought maybe that was it, but even using App Settings module to change it to 480, it still is giving me the same error.
Sadly I haven't.
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thfreedumb said:
Sadly I haven't.
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I was getting the same error, but running Cataclysm ROM and without Xposed.
I changed my navigation bar (back, home, multitask keys) back to 100% from 60%, and it now downloads!
Hope this fixes the problem for you too!
Unbelievable !
It actually is working after doing what you did ! What's the link ? This is really crazy ... ! But it's downloading ... well, that's enough for today :silly: ! Thanks :good: !
WTF @ that for a fix!
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Hey guys sorry for bumping the thread up and going offtopic, but just wanted to ask is there a way to apply this fix on bluestacks?

Issues installing ROMs

Hey out there I'm having issues installing ROMs. I have successfully installed 1 which was Mokee. All others seem to get stuck at boot ?? I've flashed many ROMs with HTC one V & Lg Nitro HD before. I've never had this problem before what am I missing if anything ?? Using latest Cwm. Have used philztouch also but no boot. Even tried kernels as well. Any help ??
xxAirwickxx said:
Hey out there I'm having issues installing ROMs. I have successfully installed 1 which was Mokee. All others seem to get stuck at boot ?? I've flashed many ROMs with HTC one V & Lg Nitro HD before. I've never had this problem before what am I missing if anything ?? Using latest Cwm. Have used philztouch also but no boot. Even tried kernels as well. Any help ??
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First just to check, you are formatting selecting wipe data and wipe cache. Sorry if this seems obvious but some people don't
Try using the latest twrp .. My phone won't boot roms with with cwm but with twrp it can
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Yes I am wiping everything correctly unfortunately. OK I will try Twrp haven't tried that one. On my last phone cwm was the one to use. Thanks
im unable to adb sideload. says device not found. am able to flash other recoverys in bootloader but pc not picking up phone in recovery ?
Havent had this kind of difficulty before lol
please read moto g general pinned posts. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794208 this is a guide how to fix that issue
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bublz654 said:
please read moto g general pinned posts. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794208 this is a guide how to fix that issue
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i have no OTG cable
xxAirwickxx said:
i have no OTG cable
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did you look at both posts ?
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still stuck at google screen. Ive never had this much difficulty before.
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did you look at both posts ?
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ya i did and no matter what i could not boot into ANY rom...tried many things.
I gave in & bought 16GB phone/pc usb stick.....& installed & booted 1st time.
There is something wrong here.....I hope our Devs can figure this out. Like i said ive never had this much problem before. ive done HTC, LG & samsung phones & never this much problem lol. I thank you for your help my man.
Also what ROM do use if u dont mind me asking ??And why ??
xxAirwickxx said:
ya i did and no matter what i could not boot into ANY rom...tried many things.
I gave in & bought 16GB phone/pc usb stick.....& installed & booted 1st time.
There is something wrong here.....I hope our Devs can figure this out. Like i said ive never had this much problem before. ive done HTC, LG & samsung phones & never this much problem lol. I thank you for your help my man.
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oh right then i don't know what your problem is sorry, and np i try my best to help people but I'm not as good as other advanced android experts lol
xxAirwickxx said:
Also what ROM do use if u dont mind me asking ??And why ??
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I use stock ROM because ask other custom ROMs have long boot bug or a bootloop issue
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My Google play store will not connect. Just says retry ? An able use browser just fine tho
I go into advanced WiFi settings and region is selected for Europe ? Changed it to Canada. But same. Tried the hosts file. Same. Google seems not to be syncing for some reason. I can do it manually. I've tried a few ROMs and same thing every time. So what an I missing, I'm running Slimkat right now.
Anyone know at all ??
Anyone know anything about this ??

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