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[Q] Unable to install downloaded apk, can't press install button

Hi guys
need some advice here.
I've been installing apk file from dropbox for testing purpose for few weeks. Occasionally I couldn't press the install button (on the install screen), but it resolved itself after few attempts.
However, it doesn't seem to work any more. I just can't press the install button, but OK for the Cancel button. I've tried restarting with/without pulling out the battery. It still doesn't work.
Have googled the issue, only able to find this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150096
But I don't have screen filter app installed, so that doesn't explain my issue.
Anyone have the same issue and know how to fix it?
Much appreciated.
Cheers
Tony
PS. Im installing from dropbox.

When you say you are installing from drop box I take it you are using the Drop Box app. If so I would just try to install by opening your favored file explorer app, mine is Astro File explorer. Anyway find it with the file explorer and then try to install it that way. Or you can uninstall the Drop Box app and then reinstall it. Maybe something has gone wrong with the app. Just a quick suggestion.

T-Macgnolia said:
When you say you are installing from drop box I take it you are using the Drop Box app. If so I would just try to install by opening your favored file explorer app, mine is Astro File explorer. Anyway find it with the file explorer and then try to install it that way. Or you can uninstall the Drop Box app and then reinstall it. Maybe something has gone wrong with the app. Just a quick suggestion.
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Thanks for the reply.
Yes, Im using dropbox app. I've tried to copy the apk to my sd card and used appinstaller and astro to install it, still doesn't work.
I've also disable a screen brightness app Lux which I suspected have a similar bug to screen filter app, but still doesn't work ><

tonynkh said:
Hi guys
need some advice here.
I've been installing apk file from dropbox for testing purpose for few weeks. Occasionally I couldn't press the install button (on the install screen), but it resolved itself after few attempts.
However, it doesn't seem to work any more. I just can't press the install button, but OK for the Cancel button. I've tried restarting with/without pulling out the battery. It still doesn't work.
Have googled the issue, only able to find this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150096
But I don't have screen filter app installed, so that doesn't explain my issue.
Anyone have the same issue and know how to fix it?
Much appreciated.
Cheers
Tony
PS. Im installing from dropbox.
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Might as well get it out of the way...you DO have allow installations from unknown sources checked right?
(Sometimes all you have to do is check to see if there are batteries in it, lol)
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium

e4e5nf3nc6 said:
Might as well get it out of the way...you DO have allow installations from unknown sources checked right?
(Sometimes all you have to do is check to see if there are batteries in it, lol)
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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yes, this option is always on.
Battery is 100%.

btw, Im using HTC stock rom and 2.3.4 with HTC Sense 3.0

tonynkh said:
btw, Im using HTC stock rom and 2.3.4 with HTC Sense 3.0
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Bad APK perhaps.
HTC Sensation 4G w/ Beats Audio

fmedrano1977 said:
Bad APK perhaps.
HTC Sensation 4G w/ Beats Audio
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tried a number of other apks, no luck.

tonynkh said:
tried a number of other apks, no luck.
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are you using and app that has
system_alert Permissions
Pvy.

Same issue here, only as of yesterday. Tried two unrelated APKs. Weird.

pvyParts said:
are you using and app that has
system_alert Permissions
Pvy.
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No, only to
storage
network communication
hardware controls
services that cost you money

CJSnet said:
Same issue here, only as of yesterday. Tried two unrelated APKs. Weird.
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this is so weird!!!! It's used to work, but suddenly not!!!

Try installing seconds after a clean boot. I believe my problem was caused by the auto brightness app Lux.
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CJSnet said:
Try installing seconds after a clean boot. I believe my problem was caused by the auto brightness app Lux.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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OMG! It works, thanks.
I was suspecting Lux causing the problem, but I only disabled the app, didn't uninstall it. Once I've uninstall Lux, it just works!!
I wanted to let the developer know the problem, but I can't replicate it. Any idea what the causes?

tonynkh said:
OMG! It works, thanks.
I was suspecting Lux causing the problem, but I only disabled the app, didn't uninstall it. Once I've uninstall Lux, it just works!!
I wanted to let the developer know the problem, but I can't replicate it. Any idea what the causes?
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Iff lux puts a full screen overlay up that is what causes the issue. I think it is security thing.
Some of my apps had the same issue.
Pvy.
Sent from my TEAM powered Arc S

pvyParts said:
Iff lux puts a full screen overlay up that is what causes the issue. I think it is security thing.
Some of my apps had the same issue.
Pvy.
Sent from my TEAM powered Arc S
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Thanks for everyone replies. Problem resolved

Yeah it's a bug that you get with apps like Lux and Screen Filter. Somewhere within Lux there is a setting that lets you exclude certain apps and I think within the most recent build of the app it will automatically disable itself when you install an application

For what's it worth:
I've had the same issue when using JuiceDefender.
I've granted Juice Defender acces to controll the brightness of the screen, because the auto brightness control in my HTC One X is too bright.
This caused the same problem!
After disabling Juice Defender's auto brightness, the installation of app's works as usual.
Grtz,

Guys, me too got this problem since last week. Tried hard, unable to figure it out which app is causing the problem. Is there any ways to check the app?
Tried in many threads, but couldn't get it resolved. Fortunately you guys in the thread have some sort of reasons for root cause.
Please help me guys, this is screwing me up.

Cyb0rgz said:
Guys, me too got this problem since last week. Tried hard, unable to figure it out which app is causing the problem. Is there any ways to check the app?
Tried in many threads, but couldn't get it resolved. Fortunately you guys in the thread have some sort of reasons for root cause.
Please help me guys, this is screwing me up.
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any app that uses the "display system wide alerts" permision.
see if you have any
Pvy.

Is there an app that allows me to make the phone look like a tablet?

Basically what the title says, I was wondering if there is an app (or xposed module) that allows me to trick an app into thinking that the device is a tablet...
If anyone is asking why would I want an app like this, I mainly want this because of spotify... I cannot stand listening to certain songs, but I cannot skip them because I don't want to pay 5 € a month for something I can have for free...
If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it

You could try the Xposed module App Settings to set a custom DPI for Spotify app. If you do it right, then the app should think that it's running on a tablet and hopefully it'll use a tablet UI.
Sent from my GT-I9070

Never mind, the solution to the problem is tabletmetrics...
Just enable it on xposed, reboot and poof! I can listen to whatever I please

Now Spotify do Not allow to reproduce the music I want, it force me to listen playlist randomized. Any idea?

galop said:
Now Spotify do Not allow to reproduce the music I want, it force me to listen playlist randomized. Any idea?
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Did u actually install tabletmetrics?
If u did, did u enable it?
Btw, is xposed enabled too?
It works perfect for me even at android kitkat...

myspac said:
not possible now...
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Even with turbo SIM or other hw tricks?
Mokiwipeout said:
Did u actually install tabletmetrics?
Yes
If u did, did u enable it?
Yes
Btw, is xposed enabled too?
Yes
It works perfect for me even at android kitkat...
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I have OnePlus one and it don't work with original cm11s neither with paranoid android. Other modules work perfectly.
Any idea?

Changing the double tap home button app?

Anyone know how to change apps instead of camera launching? Rooted and ready to go.

On stock settings you can just disable the camera launch. Maybe an xposed module will do the job once xposed works with the S6.

XxM4tzexX said:
On stock settings you can just disable the camera launch. Maybe an xposed module will do the job once xposed works with the S6.
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Yeah figured that. I miss xposed so much

why would you remove this great feature?

[email protected] said:
why would you remove this great feature?
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Not remove, change for different app. Like Google camera

Brava27 said:
Not remove, change for different app. Like Google camera
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aha ok I see, but still, Google camera is still worse than the Samsung camera app

last night @Goldie released 'Alliance Framework' which along with hundreds of others mods can change the double tap home button app .. just tried it myself!
I'm using the Edge, so not quite sure if it's compatible or not with you (should be) backup first !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ramework-alliance-framework-one-stop-t3126638

Sharing window is loading forever

Hi,
I have noticed that if I click on a share button somewhere (doesn't matter where, everywhere the same problem) I have to wait 10 - 15 seconds until the window pops up to choose an application where I want to share it.
You guys have the same problem?
I have root and xposed but no modules they interact with the share system. Any ideas how to fix that, if it's even possible?
The Problem isn't new for me. I'm not sure if it was working once.
Thank you

I had this issue where any app I tried to share from force closed. I realized it had to do with the stock "Files" app which I had removed or frozen. I enabled the app again (actually replaced with the nougat beta file manager) and "share" worked like normal.
Not a solution to your problem, but could be a clue.
Try playing around with the "files" app.
Clear data, and so on..

horizophon said:
I had this issue where any app I tried to share from force closed. I realized it had to do with the stock "Files" app which I had removed or frozen. I enabled the app again (actually replaced with the nougat beta file manager) and "share" worked like normal.
Not a solution to your problem, but could be a clue.
Try playing around with the "files" app.
Clear data, and so on..
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OK thx will try it

Do you have Flat Style Colored Bars? I was having the same issue and after I removed it it went from around 15 seconds to around 5. Still annoying, but manageable. I also downloaded Quickpic instead of the stock gallery which has it's own share feature to get around that problem/

ZellZoy said:
Do you have Flat Style Colored Bars? I was having the same issue and after I removed it it went from around 15 seconds to around 5. Still annoying, but manageable. I also downloaded Quickpic instead of the stock gallery which has it's own share feature to get around that problem/
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I have xStana. The gallery workaround works, but when I make a photo and want to share it, it's super annoying.
Edit: removing xstana didn't help

TomboIa said:
I have xStana. The gallery workaround works, but when I make a photo and want to share it, it's super annoying.
Edit: removing xstana didn't help
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I have xstana as well I don't think it's that. Try removing other modules or disabling xposed entirely.

ZellZoy said:
I have xstana as well I don't think it's that. Try removing other modules or disabling xposed entirely.
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Tested deactivating the modules.
I have the problem if: App Settings, Google Assistant enabler or Xstana are active.
Well I guess I have to live with the bug then, the modules are too important for me. Thanks for your help.

TomboIa said:
Tested deactivating the modules.
I have the problem if: App Settings, Google Assistant enabler or Xstana are active.
Well I guess I have to live with the bug then, the modules are too important for me. Thanks for your help.
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You can use the theme engine to make a theme that uses whatever xstana bars you have. For Google Assistant we're getting the update in a month or so. Don't know what to do about App Settings. Tasker maybe?

[request] app for immersive mode s7 rooted

*SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH*
Hi everyone, I would like to know if there is an Immersive app on all apps, I've searched on google but I just find it on xposed and how well do you know xposed on s7 is not working, someone can kindly advise / help find An app that provides this service?

RaidTube said:
*SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH*
Hi everyone, I would like to know if there is an Immersive app on all apps, I've searched on google but I just find it on xposed and how well do you know xposed on s7 is not working, someone can kindly advise / help find An app that provides this service?
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Yes there is an app called Shortcutter, when you're in the app allow root features, then go to "Toolbox settings", scroll down to "Customisable tiles" and enable immersive mod. Work very well, i still using it since the first time i've found it.

LilStan1 said:
Yes there is an app called Shortcutter, when you're in the app allow root features, then go to "Toolbox settings", scroll down to "Customisable tiles" and enable immersive mod. Work very well, i still using it since the first time i've found it.
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I have this app, Only that you can not exclude some apps so I prefer not to use it

There is no app needed. See the following thread for details and warning about battery drain. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3621622
I enabled immersibe mode on my Nexus 7 for two single apps using USB ADB command without having root. It works and I have no battery drain.