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[Q] How to install .apk files on your Android?

Well, users who are already using Android from a longer time, may not find this thread useful because they may already know the thing described in this thread. I'm posting this thread for new Android Users. New Android Users may not know how to install .apk files in their Android device on SD Card. Just follow the 3 simple steps given below and you'll be able to install any .apk file on your Android:
Step 1. Copy the .apk file to your SD Card.
Step 2. Get Astro File Manager from Android Market.
Step 3. Open the file in Astro File Manager.
Step 4. When the installation is finished, you'll find your app just like any other app in your device.
If you want video referrence, then you can see the video given below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UOAw124y1s
Enjoy

Also You May Use Supertool Box +10 It Has All The Tools You Need And Includes A File Manager As Well And Its Free.

Daxomega007 said:
Also You May Use Supertool Box +10 It Has All The Tools You Need And Includes A File Manager As Well And Its Free.
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Thank you for the suggestion ...

Root Explorer works wonders as well!

market apk installer or htc sync

cristeamax said:
market apk installer or htc sync
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Thank you for your suggestions too..

meshaulis said:
Root Explorer works wonders as well!
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Thank you for suggestion and taking interest

You forgot to say that you need to check install from non-market resources in app settings. That might be important for a new person to know as well.
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adb install name.apk <-- simple as that.

B-rye785 said:
You forgot to say that you need to check install from non-market resources in app settings. That might be important for a new person to know as well.
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Actually In my HTC Wildfire, the checkbox is already checked by default..That's why I din't cover that point. Anyways, thanks for telling.

Indirect said:
adb install name.apk <-- simple as that.
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Thanks for joining the conversation

ashish04 said:
Actually In my HTC Wildfire, the checkbox is already checked by default..That's why I din't cover that point. Anyways, thanks for telling.
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That's strange, all stock roms I've ran on my evo, and before that my optimus s have started with it un-checked. Thought it was googles way of pushing us toward their products. Huh.
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B-rye785 said:
That's strange, all stock roms I've ran on my evo, and before that my optimus s have started with it un-checked. Thought it was googles way of pushing us toward their products. Huh.
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I don't know why it's so...but it happens in my Wildfire..

what about sd data?
Some games come with sd data files. How can I install them? When I put them in the path (mostly H:android:data) it says files still need to be downloaded. What do I do wrong?

[Q] how do i backup apps as .apk files?

i would like to backup apps to a .APK file so i can put them on the computer .....TB (titanium backup) doesn't seem to put them in just a .apk so how can i do this?
id like to be able to use "adb install _______.apk" to put apps on a phone all at once without needing to buy TB as i don't have the money....

I just found an app that does that this morning. It's called apkExtractor by Kim Heeseok. I'd post a link, but you need 8 total posts before you can do that.

obasi42 said:
I just found an app that does that this morning. It's called apkExtractor by Kim Heeseok. I'd post a link, but you need 8 total posts before you can do that.
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*sigh* can you put the link in a PM? or just put spaces between the parts so it doesn't register as a link, i can put it back together when i get it.

Here (delete brackets around https and .com):
[h][t][t][p]://play.google[.com]/store/apps/details?id=net.sylark.apkextractor
Edit: Just as a note, inside of the app, a long press of the app you want to export will give you the option to export it as an apk. It will be exported to "/sdcard/AppManager/yourappname.apk".

obasi42 said:
Here (delete brackets around https and .com):
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sylark.apkextractor
Edit: Just as a note, inside of the app, a long press of the app you want to export will give you the option to export it as an apk. It will be exported to "/sdcard/AppManager/yourappname.apk".
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So that is the link
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please use "Optimlze tool box"

winxml said:
please use "Optimlze tool box"
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Isn't that in Chinese
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Titanium Backup
you can download it

Titanium Backup DOES back up apks, they just have them compressed...IIRC, you'll see the appname.apk.gz

You could also use something like ES File Explorer, which has a backup function. Other apps have similar capabilities.
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I use the computer side of the 'wan dou jia' export! It is one of China's software.

i was also looking for the same.So i won't need to download the apps everytime after flashing or any other reason.
thanks mate

I gave up and use titanium backup pro
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I use appSaver from the PlayStore.
Creats a *.apk on the sd-card .
Been using it since Froyo on my Galaxy S.

A short video tutorial on how to backup apps as apk files.

I am using astro file to backup my apks. It is quite user friendly imo.
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ianwardell said:
i would like to backup apps to a .APK file so i can put them on the computer .....TB (titanium backup) doesn't seem to put them in just a .apk so how can i do this?
id like to be able to use "adb install _______.apk" to put apps on a phone all at once without needing to buy TB as i don't have the money....
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App backup and restore
Get it from play store for free
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ES File Explorer will work fine https://play.google.com/store/apps/...e&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=es+gestore+file
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backups
i personally use titanium back up it works great on saving and restoring anything you need

Use go backup
Using A5
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[APP][2.1+] App2zip [flashable app backup]

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Atm App2zip does not work for all the devices, it's still experimental and not widely tested, so first of all, especially before backing-up something important, make some test to see whether it works for you (e.g. open App2zip and put in the flashable zip some apps you don't really care, uninstall them and then restore the zip via CWM recovery).
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App2zip allows to backup applications directly to a zip file flashable via CUSTOM recovery, you can build your own update.zip on the fly, no need for PC.
ROOT REQUIRED!
Building your flashable zip is easy:
1) Choose the apps to be included in the zip file
2) Click GO! and wait until the zip is done. That's it!
Even system apps can be included in the zip file but make sure they don't have dependencies and they don't share data with other system apps (otherwise they won't be restored properly).
Restore via stock recovery is not supported yet.
Special thanks to:
michaelg117 (for the idea), Fnorder (signapk script), people in "flashable app backup" thread.
Google Play Link
Feel free to use this thread for any comment or report, if the app does not work for you please tell which device and ROM you're on. Thank you!

Sounds good
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Trying this on my infuse 4g ....Zeus Rom... It pops up that the output file already exist (update.zip) and i cant do anything else... should i delete the update.zip and let er rip or is this not recommended... Thanks

MythicBlue said:
Trying this on my infuse 4g ....Zeus Rom... It pops up that the output file already exist (update.zip) and i cant do anything else... should i delete the update.zip and let er rip or is this not recommended... Thanks
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yeah,i know renaming the zip file is for paid version,but can you add feature to set output location anywhere instead of just root of sdcard

Quinny899 said:
Sounds good
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Thanks!
MythicBlue said:
Trying this on my infuse 4g ....Zeus Rom... It pops up that the output file already exist (update.zip) and i cant do anything else... should i delete the update.zip and let er rip or is this not recommended... Thanks
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You can rename it and make your update.zip with App2zip. But...(read below)
rashid.fairus said:
yeah,i know renaming the zip file is for paid version,but can you add feature to set output location anywhere instead of just root of sdcard
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I'm planning to let the free version users to edit the zip file name along with new features for the pro version.
In the meanwhile i put in the play store an update (ver 1.02), more devices supported now, if App2zip didn't work for you give it a try.

I like the idea very much, but I have a questions (maybe a silly one).
Would it backup the apps and its data or only the app itself?
Sorry but I don't understand if it back up the data as well as on Titanium.
If it does I would be amazed since restoring them from the recovery should be way faster.

frikou said:
I like the idea very much, but I have a questions (maybe a silly one).
Would it backup the apps and its data or only the app itself?
Sorry but I don't understand if it back up the data as well as on Titanium.
If it does I would be amazed since restoring them from the recovery should be way faster.
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Atm it makes backup of both, data and apk (and odex file too).
It would be nice an option to select between apk and apk & data, i think i'll add it, soon or later.

xdaid said:
I'm planning to let the free version users to edit the zip file name along with new features for the pro version.
In the meanwhile i put in the play store an update (ver 1.02), more devices supported now, if App2zip didn't work for you give it a try.
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nice to hear that
the app work perfect with my xperia arc s ics rom

couldn't get it to work on my Samsung infuse 4g ...tried several times...I go into cwm and apply the update zip and out says that everything installed butt when I boot up nothing is restored....I tried it with both free and pro versions....I am running ginger bread zeus...hopefully you can get it to work on the infuse....it would definitely be worth paying for the pro version...this is one of the best app ideas that has been thought of....
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MythicBlue said:
couldn't get it to work on my Samsung infuse 4g ...tried several times...I go into cwm and apply the update zip and out says that everything installed butt when I boot up nothing is restored....I tried it with both free and pro versions....I am running ginger bread zeus...hopefully you can get it to work on the infuse....it would definitely be worth paying for the pro version...this is one of the best app ideas that has been thought of....
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May i take a look at a zip file you make with App2zip? (PM me) please do not include paid apps!
Also, can you tell me which is the mount point of your internal storage?
In the modern devices with built-in emmc the internal storage card (emmc) is usually mounted as "/mnt/sdcard" while the removable storage as "/mnt/sdcard_ext" (or similar), if the emmc's mount point is different there could be some problem.
But, i'm just assuming, i'm still working on it.

It is not working with my gt-i9003
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It is a great idea but doesn't work in my SGS II with Wiui ICS v4 b5
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either google play is down or the link it's not working

avatar_ro said:
either google play is down or the link it's not working
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I see, i really don't know why. However it looks like it happens not all the times and this also affects other apps in the play store. Try later or by using the play store search box.

Just updated App2zip to v1.03
- The name of the zip file can be easily changed even in free version.
- App2zip is now suitable for more devices, at least, it should be! any feedback is appreciated, this is the kind of work you can't test on the emulator

Just tested with 2 apps and flashed the zip and it worked, it stores apps back with data. Nice work
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xdaid said:
Just updated App2zip to v1.03
- The name of the zip file can be easily changed even in free version.
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So, now what's different from the paid version?

danlivesey said:
Just tested with 2 apps and flashed the zip and it worked, it stores apps back with data. Nice work
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Good! - thank you
Paparasee said:
So, now what's different from the paid version?
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Actually pro version just makes available 3 extra settings, and so, BIG THANKS to people who support this project even though they see not big difference between free and pro version.
Atm i'm working to make the app more reliable and suitable for as many devices as possible. Later i will start to add new features, pro version will have definitely more.

Does not work on SE Arc S(LT18i)... Dammit, it would be cool to restore apps via recovery...

jgcastror said:
It is a great idea but doesn't work in my SGS II with Wiui ICS v4 b5
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It doesn't work on SGS II over sensation rom ics 3.3 neither
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Q Power amp not installing

Hi some how I m not able to install power amp it gives me a message no more space free up some space but I have more then 1gb free
I always being usin the trial. Some patches and unlocked and they used to work fine but now I can't even install poweramp cus it sets I can't be installed. For some reson please some one help me
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use a root explorer and go to data/app and delete this file "com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex" it will solve your problem.

hasun said:
use a root explorer and go to data/app and delete this file "com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex" it will solve your problem.
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I have the same problem on SGS2 with Android 4 and this solution doesn't work, as I don't have such file/directory as the one that you have mentioned.

hasun said:
use a root explorer and go to data/app and delete this file "com.maxmpz.audioplayer-1.odex" it will solve your problem.
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You are my hero man , Thanks a lot <3

[Q] Where is Smart Manager App on At&t Galaxy S6?

I've tried following the guides from all the reviews and tip and tricks articles online. I even hard rest my phone thinking I had deleted the app by mistake while clearing the bloat. I've used S-Search, Google Play store, Samsung App Store and I can't find it. This app is featured in the At&t product help video but it seems to not be accessible. I'm looking for help finding it.
Thank you in advance.

They removed it. Same as Verizon

Why would they do that? Is there a good app to clear out the ram and close unneeded running apps? I use to use Active apps widget on my S4 everyday. Is the best option just to restart it everyday now? Thanks for any help. Oh, I meant to also ask if there's a way to get this from Samsung and reinstall it? I couldn't find it on Samsungs website.

I found it in the settings, app management. It shows it using data and/or memory. But I can't get it to turn on or create a shortcut.
This is my first Android phone, came from Windows Phone ecosystem.

I can extract apk if needed don't know of it will work for u though
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See Attached Don't know if it will work... I did the whole folder

antiguangenius said:
See Attached Don't know if it will work... I did the whole folder
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Doesn't install, much like the stock browser everyone verizon removes it. Thanks anyway

Rippley05 said:
Doesn't install, much like the stock browser everyone verizon removes it. Thanks anyway
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I think you need to be rooted and drop folder in the /system/app folder thats where i pulled it from

antiguangenius said:
I think you need to be rooted and drop folder in the /system/app folder thats where i pulled it from
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And fix/set permissions as the other files.
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antiguangenius said:
See Attached Don't know if it will work... I did the whole folder
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Would this work on s6 tmobile ???