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HELP!!!

is there a way to instill non market app with out rooting the phone???

Go to settings, applications, and select option to allow unknown sources. Unless the app itself requires root permissions, you should be able to install without root permissions.
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rdtshaw said:
Go to settings, applications, and select option to allow unknown sources. Unless the app itself requires root permissions, you should be able to install without root permissions.
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Nope unknown sources is only on a rooted rom.
Go to the guide that is stickied at the top of general section.
and next time please search before you post.

the option not there...

obi_8t4 said:
the option not there...
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yes it is i found it look
MISCELLANEOUS:
Sideloading non market apps w/without root(videos soon):
What is side loading apps? Att blocks the instillation of non market apps. Hence the need to side load apps! (Shame on you ATT you monster)
There are multiples ways to do this, and I will be going over three.
-Option 1w/out root) Our brother over at android central made a niffty little GUI called side load wonder machine you can find the instructions and program here!
-Option 2w/ or w/outroot) You can also use android sdk (adb) you will need to download sdk from google you can find that here!
-You will need to update platform tools.
-I recommend placing the platform tools files into the tools folder.
-Place the apk file you wish to side load into the tools folder.
-Make sure you have charge only, and debugging mode selected (settings>applications>debugging)
-Connect your phone to your computer
- Press shift + right click on the tools folder
-Open command promp here
(ROOT ONLY)
Code:
adb devices
adb remount
adb push (apks name) /system/app
(W/OUT ROOT)
Code:
adb devices
adb install (apks name)
-Option 3root only)
-Place the apk file on your sd card.
-Insure Unknown Sources is selected (settings>applications>unknown sources)
-Use a root explorer (es file explorer, dual file manager etc. etc.) to locate the file on your sd card select it and select install.

Clicky
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mudknot2005 said:
Nope unknown sources is only on a rooted rom.
Go to the guide that is stickied at the top of general section.
and next time please search before you post.
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Doh! I could have sworn my non-rooted tablet let me sideload apps... Sorry I was wrong.
Rob

Your tablet may let you, but its one of the perks that att strips from the phone with their retarded firmware.

mudknot2005 said:
Your tablet may let you, but its one of the perks that att strips from the phone with their retarded firmware.
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ahh yes, I was just reading up on that after you smacked me down. I knew I wasn't crazy! I don't remember if my Droid X had that option or not, I rooted it as soon as I got it. Sorry to run around posting bad info!! and about the great evil that is ATT. My wife is an iphone fangirl and I was sooo happy when I could get her an iphone on Verizon to save a couple bucks on the combined account, one less bill to pay, and Verizon has such better coverage here.
Cheers!
Rob
Tried to bring her over to the dark side, even told her about the cookies! I just remember her saying something about prying it out of her cold dead hands...

I can't believe no one's linked this yet (http://forum.androidcentral.com/android-sideload-wonder-machine/). Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine. I used it many time before my (recent) root. It worked VERY well, and allowed me to get Angry Birds Rio and Swype with little difficulty

Silas0220 said:
I can't believe no one's linked this yet (http://forum.androidcentral.com/android-sideload-wonder-machine/). Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine. I used it many time before my (recent) root. It worked VERY well, and allowed me to get Angry Birds Rio and Swype with little difficulty
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Hmmm...it has been discussed and linked. So much for reading and comprehension.

Ah, missed that. My bad.

[Q] FileMate Clear 7" T720 tablet

Does anyone know if Z4Root will work on this tablet? Thanks!

I've been looking for one for 3 days now, I tryed onclickroot and z4root or something like that,, cant find anything Anyone please help!!

I'm still waiting for my tablet to be delivered...I'm gonna try SuperOneClick (crosses fingers)

I got one of these for my daughter for xmas. I spent a few days trying to root it with no luck. I'm not intimately familiar with android (some unix experience), but I tried all the options I could find for rooting Allwinner a10 devices. At first I ran into problems with adb unable to recognize the device for most one-click methods. I downloaded the android tools and was able to connect with the included adb. After studying the scripts, they all use the "adb root" command to gain root access on the device and copy the necessary files. Unfortunately, this command fails using adb from the tools. At first I thought this was due to my adb version, but after doing some research I think it is actually due to the device kernel. I believe it requires reflashing or some exploit to be able to gain root. I was able to install root explorer and I can browse all the necessary directories but I can't modify or copy the necessary files into them. Busybox told me there was an older version installed, but wouldn't let me install a newer version (again I think due to the permissions). Also, superuser would say it installed but the su binary did not show up on the bin directory. As the necessary directories are all owned by root, I couldn't figure out a way to modify the permissions...

I wound up returning the FileMate and got a Lenovo IdeaTab. Got that rooted in no time.

sorry i never saw this post i've bought 2 of these and i rooted them,
i wish i could get a better build for them though, too many app crashes and the internet connectivity sucks
i used a method by Bin4ry called root with restore, v17 worked any ways i have the zip if you would like it

ferny_dx said:
sorry i never saw this post i've bought 2 of these and i rooted them,
i wish i could get a better build for them though, too many app crashes and the internet connectivity sucks
i used a method by Bin4ry called root with restore, v17 worked any ways i have the zip if you would like it
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Screw it, here it is for future reference.

How'd you do it!?!?
ferny_dx said:
Screw it, here it is for future reference.
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FileMate Clear T720
Thank you very much for being the only person ever to have posted in regards to this tablet. I just got mine for christmas and have been trying to get it rooted. I've tried a lot of those one-click methods, and I've even tried this Bin4ary method. but it just hangs up on "daemon started sucessfully*"
Can you please direct me to the filemate drivers (if needed)
also, I have usb debugging endable, allowing 3rd party (not secure) files enabled. and pulling my hair out (enabled).
Thanks again.
Also, I'm running windows 7 and 8, (((maybe i should try win7))) hmm. i'll get back to you on that. Anyhow, any advice would be greatly appreciated, since returning it doesn't sound very fun.

jiberish05 said:
FileMate Clear T720
pulling my hair out (enabled)..
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I laughed so hard. ok your going to have to install drivers by force,
first off do you happen to have android sdk installed? if you don't there is another way but its going to sound weird,
if you do have the android SDK installed:
1. go to your computer manager (by opening explorer, right click on the "computer" group on the left column and select manager)
2. look for any unrecognized item that appears, ( it will most likely be labeled "Clear" with a faded icon and a "?" sign on top
3. right click and choose "Update drivers", it will give you options, choose "Browse my computer for driver software", another option screen will show,
4. at the bottom of the window there will be an option that says "let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
5. on the screen that appears there should be an option that says "ADB Interface", choose this
6. choose "Google, Inc.">"ADB Testing Interface version x.x.x.x" (I chose version 2.1.0.0)
that should do it next time you plug in the tablet try running ddms or open the cmd and type in "adb devices" (assuming you have adb installed) and it should show.
if this helps just hit the thanks button
[edit] I am running windows 8 btw [/edit]

ADB interface doesn't show up
Thank you very much for getting me farther, however I dont see ADB interface. I'm looking into it right now. I just re-installed the sdk drivers and will keep at it.
BTW, is it even worth doing this? the main reason I want to do it, is so i can connect my ps3 remote via bluetooth, and possibly a little overclocking. Have you had any luck OC it?
Thanks again Much appreciated:good:

jiberish05 said:
Thank you very much for getting me farther, however I dont see ADB interface. I'm looking into it right now. I just re-installed the sdk drivers and will keep at it.
BTW, is it even worth doing this? the main reason I want to do it, is so i can connect my ps3 remote via bluetooth, and possibly a little overclocking. Have you had any luck OC it?
Thanks again Much appreciated:good:
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open up SDK manager and go to Extras>"Google USB Drivers"
also install everything in the "Android 4.0 (API 14)" section, I have other options installed if this still doesn't work.
its worth it just for the extra stuff that root comes with like titanium backup, but you cant over clock, if you go any higher than 1200 MHz it will lock up and you have to force it to reset.

cyberkeeper1 said:
HERE is the link to root as provided earlier
Click Here to download ADB universal drivers. they should work better than the google USB drivers.
---------- Post added at 12:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 AM ----------
this seems kind of spammy. What backs up my claim is that you dont have more than 5 posts...
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Thanks for the link to my post on android central, the link in that post just comes back the xda thread
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
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Rooted Filemate Clear
I just wanted to confirm I have also rooted the Clear with the Bin4ry v33 exploit using option 1. Although I received the following error:
remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist
.
Going to copy files to it's place
Rebooting again, please wait!
Could Not Find C:\Documents and Settings\Graham School\My Documents\Downloads\Ro
ot_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33\ric
Restoring previous Backup! Please select the RESTORE MY DATA option now on your
device!
SuperSu installed and root apps working.

Rooted With Kingo
I just bought one of these cheap to play with and used Kingo to root it. Worked first time, no problem. The only issue I am having is that the SuperSu binaries are failing to update but root is still working. Titanium is working and Root Explorer so I can debloat. Hope that helps is anyone is still trying to use these

Jfender1005 said:
I just bought one of these cheap to play with and used Kingo to root it. Worked first time, lem. The only issue I am having is that the SuperSu binaries are failing to update but root is still working. Titanium is working and Root Explorer so I can debloat. Hope that helps is anyone is still trying to use these
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please tell me where in the world you got the Kingo root?
As far as being unable to update binaries, try to find a custom recovery and install. From there, you can inject them via su-binary update.zip and bam!

Kingoroot
cyberkeeper1 said:
please tell me where in the world you got the Kingo root?
As far as being unable to update binaries, try to find a custom recovery and install. From there, you can inject them via su-binary update.zip and bam!
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http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm
That is the link for the Kingo site. The first time I saw it on here there was some question about whether it was safe becase it is not open source and used a Chinese SuperSu app. I felt safe using it on a tablet because I do no banking on it or anything, but the newest posts I have seen are that Kingo is safe. Hope that helps. And if you know where to find a custom recovery that will work with this app please let me know.

[TUT][ROOT+CWM+GAPPS]InFocus M512 Root, CWM and GApps tutorial.

So there is a bargain chinese 4G phone called the 'InFocus M512'.
The problem with it is that it comes without Google Apps and also is not rooted (sometimes is). Also it does not have CWM Recovery.
So this quick tutorial shows you how to root, install CWM Recovery and install google apps on the M512.
I'm not responsible for any damage
Rooting:
Method 1
1.Go to settings>>Security>>Check Unknown Sources tap OK.
2.Download this file.
3.Install
4.Run and tap 'get root' or somthing like that.
5.Delete KingRoot and some chinese app, but DO NOT DELETE KingUser!
6.Done!
Method 2
Flash CWM Recovery using the 2nd method from this post. If you have rooted usign the first method use method 1 from that post.
Download UPDATE-SuperSU-x.xx.zip (i used 2.46)
Reboot into CWM.
Select Install zip>choose zip from /sdcard>select UPDATE-SuperSU-x.xx.zip, press power button
Reboot now
GApps
1.Download this zip file
2.Reboot into CWM.
3.Select Install zip>choose zip from /sdcard>select the file, press power button
4.Reboot now.
How to delete KingUser (only if you have SuperSU and it is working)
Download ES File explorer, enable root explorer, go to /system/app and delete KingUser.
So this is how to get root, cwm and gapps on the m512.

First Method no good for me
I put the kingroot file in the adb tools folder and used the install command. It wasn't clear from the above whether the phone needed to be in recovery or some other mode so I tried a few times, in recovery mode and again just connected as an mtp device in the normal way. Either way the result was the same, it said "Invalid APK File: KingRoot.......".
I will have a go at the CWM thing next.
I am still on the 103A ROM that the phone came to me with - I have been trying, on and off, without success to update and then root it , for months.
When trying to flash an update ROM it tells me that the update package has unexpected contents and the there is an error in the update file and then says "Status 7". You can read all about my lack of success on this forum under the threads M512 started by Galaxy Why.

I'm trying, I really am....
Let me start by saying thanks for making the effort to post what you know and so to help people like me, however.
I tried to follow the method 2 (as I don't have root) from your other post (the one linked to above with the words "the 2nd method from this post" but got stuck.
Your instructions in normal my comments in italics.
Method 2: (No root)
1.Connect your phone via USB to your PC. OK
2.Enable MTP. OK
3.Enable USB Debugging. Settings>Developer Options> tick USB Debugging. OK
4.On your computer, 2 drives will appear: One of them is a CD-Rom which contains all drivers. OK
5.Click on that CD-Rom and it will install all drivers. It doesn't, or it may do, but what it definately does is asks me to put a disc in the drive and tries to do some kind of dir_all in windows explorer - I would post a screenshot here but this page only allows URL's- and I'm not sure how to go about that.. but I think I've managed to upload a screenshot....
After waiting for 5 minutes or so to see if something would happen as the green progress bar ground to a halt but the busy circle continued I hit the cancel button on the "please insert a disc dialogue" and then ploughed on anyway ....
6.Plug phone in again. Now this had me confused, I assume you mean unplug AND THEN plug the phone in again.
7.Download the .ZIP file and extract it somewhere. Which/what zip file do you mean exactly?? I couldn't get past this.
8.Click on _install_cwm_6.0.5.1.cmd
9.Your phone will ask you something, just tick "always allow from this computer" and hit OK.
10.Your phone will reboot into DL Mode, then it will reboot again.
11.Recovery is installed.
It's late and I'm tiring so sorry if missed something obvious. Any advice?

androo235 said:
Let me start by saying thanks for making the effort to post what you know and so to help people like me, however.
I tried to follow the method 2 (as I don't have root) from your other post (the one linked to above with the words "the 2nd method from this post" but got stuck.
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Looks like you don't have a adb driver
And... why do you want to root your phone? Installing CWM is not root required.
M512 comes with a unlocked bootloader, just boot into bootloader and you can flash anything you like.
I made a customized stock rom based on version 2280, bloatwares removed and Google Play framework included. (You can download the apps back from Play Store, if you needs those)
Now the phone has 2.09GB free spaces :victory:
If you were interested on it, I can upload it and give you a link.

PochiMak said:
Looks like you don't have a adb driver
And... why do you want to root your phone? Installing CWM is not root required.
M512 comes with a unlocked bootloader, just boot into bootloader and you can flash anything you like.
I made a customized stock rom based on version 2280, bloatwares removed and Google Play framework included. (You can download the apps back from Play Store, if you needs those)
Now the phone has 2.09GB free spaces :victory:
If you were interested on it, I can upload it and give you a link.
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I am interested in the custom rom you made for this phone. There's so little info on this model.

Lorien_Silmaril said:
I am interested in the custom rom you made for this phone. There's so little info on this model.
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https://copy.com/3IfoZUCTCna1wa3U
The calendar is not working, you can install Google calendar from Play Store.

PochiMak said:
https://copy.com/3IfoZUCTCna1wa3U
The calendar is not working, you can install Google calendar from Play Store.
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How do I install this?

GalaxyWhy said:
How do I install this?
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Flash this ROM by a "3rd party recovery" = CWM

I just wonder how many of you are still using this device?

PochiMak said:
I just wonder how many of you are still using this device?
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Just me, I think.
Can you give another link to your ROM, please, the one you put days ago doesn't works.
Thank you.

it's works for me. thx~

Pre-Installing APKs on Nexus Player Oreo stock rom

This really should be asked in the dev forum, But my post count is not high enough or worthy!
I have several Nexus Players I plan on selling with the oreo update pre installed, There are 2 addl non playstore apps I need to include as part of the package.
I'm trying to avoid "profiling" the devices to add the 2 extra apps. I have flashed the oreo upgrade to all 8 of them.
I cannot push the apks without profiling to enable adb nor can I seem to find a good zip template to make use the bootloader recovery adb function.
I have tested a few and they all fail with footer and signature failures? I'm only left with a few ideas. Please comment if you can help with any of the options below or suggest a better one..
1. Find a proper update.zip template that works with nexus player..Oreo 8.0 or can bypass the check..
2. Can apps installed in a profiled device be preserved thru a reset method that would allow the device to startup with the first run screens re-instated? Remote setup, WiFi, User account.. Out of the box experience?
3. Can an APK or ZIP be copied to a location on the Nexus Player that would allow it to be installed on first run? (I seem to think Youtube does this)
4. Least popular... Modify the Oreo upgrade img to have the 2 apps pre installed? <--This option looks messy..
Any suggestions appreciated!! Thanks

I suppose #2 is possible if you install as a system app.
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rufy93 said:
I suppose #2 is possible if you install as a system app.
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After careful examination, #2 and #4 are really the same thing. Without root, I would have to mount the oreo system.img file in linux and add the 2 apks to root/system/app then repack the img file to re-burn the rom. Not exactly sure if that would be enough, I assume there is some checksum or signing in the image file to prevent guys like me from modifying it. Also what would happen after google hits it with an update? would these apps survive? Finding the answer to why the stock Oreo bootloader recovery adb fails to accept the typical update zip format will end up being the right solution.

If you wish to flash using the stock recovery, the update zip must be properly signed. This usually means by the oem private keys.
I haven't been following the modding scene for a long time, but I'm sure these are still inaccessible.
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Stuck uploading APK to Lineage 18 ROM (read to the end)

Preamble​I oft find in various forums that people are so filled with the milk of human kindness that they just can't wait to help, ( or may gain a few more badges~) ignoring everything but the heading.
And in doing so ask foolish questions.
So, please DO READ to the end.
UPDATE
Thanks to @ jwoegerbauer I now know I can't install the Lantern APK via recovery. I must use ADB which I have previously tried but failed.
Obviously, therefore I do not know what I am doing with ADB.
My tasks focus now is to install Lantern APK via ADB with the devices , tools and systems already mentioned. (below)
Unless someone, somewhere knows where I can find a Lantern ZIP file which I can flash. (seems I am good at that now at least~)
Please DO read everything below ladies and gents, my sense of humour and patience does have a limit~
Mobile Device Details​Samsung note 3 originally 9006 Chinese ROM
Rooted via Odin to 9005
Upgraded to Lineage ROM 18
Uploaded pico Gapps
Uploaded Magisk v23
Desktop Machine
Asus P5BSE / Core2 Duo E4400 @ 2.00GHz / 4GB ram / 2TB storage / Linix; Zorin Core 15.3
Project in brief​To install Lantern. (getlantern.org)
Lantern is usually installed via Google play store.
Google is blocked in China.
Downloaded Lantern APK to upload to phone via recovery from SD card.
Recovery does not show the APK in the SD card.
Stuck.
Further info - useful?​During one of my many attempts to install Lineage following a blog, I wiped the disk in error.
I also suspect I removed the backup of the original Samsung system as when I tried to reboot, TWRP mentioned there was no O/S.
Nothing I could do restored the original.
What was it Macbeth said about being in blood stepped so far?
On my final install of Lineage 18 I seem now to have their Recovery, not TWRP.
I am happy with that, seems no big deal for me, I was able to successfully install the new OS + Gapps. And it is one less APP to install
I also have Magisk installed, the device is in dev mode and - seemingly rooted. (although the App does not explicitly say so)
Using a borrowed SIM card I can connect to the China mobile network system.
I now have a fully functional, working , English language device with Lineage 18.
Brilliant!
My last task is to figure out how to get the Lantern App sorted.
I have downloaded the APK from their official site, several others as well as a supposedly zip file.
Saved to SD card, visible when viewed on Linux, invisible when card is installed in mobile.
I really do not know quite how to proceed from here.
If I have missed anything, sorry, please ask.
Huge thanks to RAIZ from this forum for getting me to this stage and the guys who made Lineage 18 so darn easy to install and seemingly impossible to mess up.
And boy oh boy, believe me, I have really tried over the past few months~!

thebic said:
Mobile Device Details​Samsung note 3 originally 9006 Chinese ROM
Rooted via Odin to 9005
Upgraded to Lineage ROM 18
Uploaded pico Gapps
Uploaded Magisk v23
Desktop Machine
Asus P5BSE / Core2 Duo E4400 @ 2.00GHz / 4GB ram / 2TB storage / Linix; Zorin Core 15.3
Project in brief​To install Lantern. (getlantern.org)
Lantern is usually installed via Google play store.
Google is blocked in China.
Downloaded Lantern APK to upload to phone via recovery from SD card.
Recovery does not show the APK in the SD card.
Stuck.
Further info - useful?​During one of my attempts to install Lineage following a blog, I wiped the disk in error.
I also suspect I removed the backup of the original Samsung system as when I tried to reboot, TWRP mentioned there was no O/S.
Nothing I could do restored the original.
What was it Macbeth said about being in blood stepped so far?
On my final install of Lineage 18 I seem now to have their Recovery, not TWRP.
Seems no big deal for me, I was able to successfully install the new OS + Gapps.
I also have Magisk installed, the device is in dev mode and - seemingly rooted. (although the App does not explicitly say so)
Using a borrowed SIM card I can connect to the China mobile network system.
I now have a fully functional, working , English language device with Lineage 18.
Brilliant!
My last task is to figure out how to get the Lantern App sorted.
I have downloaded the APK from their official site, several others as well as a supposedly zip file.
Saved to SD card, visible when viewed on Linux, invisible when card is installed in mobile.
I really do not know quite how to proceed from here.
If I have missed anything, sorry, please ask.
Huge thanks to RAIZ from this forum for getting me to this stage and the guys who made Lineage 18 so darn easy to install and seemingly impossible to mess up.
And boy oh boy, believe me, I have really tried over the past few months~!
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What recovery are you using? Have you tried different recoveries?

What version of twrp are you running?

An APK will never get installed via Recovery.
You typically install an APK ( sideload method ) by means of ADB.
Code:
adb devices
adb install <FULL-PATHNAME-OF-APK-ON-PC-HERE>

Yeah you could use adb sideload in twrp.

jwoegerbauer said:
An APK will never get installed via Recovery.
You typically install an APK ( sideload method ) by means of ADB.
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Hehe, I can verify your first statement!
Do you have a link you can direct me to please as to how to do it via ADB in Lineage recovery as I did try that (side loading) via TWRP and it threw back an error. I can't recall but I think it was permissions or similar?
Sorry, I forgot to mention that in my post.
Thx for your constructive feedback - much appreciated.
P

Re-read my cited post: I've edited it.

jwoegerbauer said:
An APK will never get installed via Recovery.
You typically install an APK ( sideload method ) by means of ADB.
Code:
adb devices
adb install <FULL-PATHNAME-OF-APK-ON-PC-HERE>
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Ohhhhh Kayyyyyy - coping.
Just.
You have added code?
Before I go ahead and destroy New York, I use that where?
How?
and errr... why?
I am guessing in Terminal, but I am not really sure what I am trying to achieve here.
Sorry, not arguing or being difficult, I just find it helps me if I know what EXPECTED outcomes are. Just in case it isn't what I should expect. :>(
Thx for your patience.
p

I think the understandable answer is given here:
adb install - Android ADB Shell Commands Manual
adbshell.com
Of course it's required ADB got installed on Windows computer if not done yet: if not then you may use the installer script linked to in my signature.

jwoegerbauer said:
I think the understandable answer is given here:
adb install - Android ADB Shell Commands Manual
adbshell.com
Of course it's required ADB got installed on Windows computer if not done yet: if not then you may use the installer script linked to in my signature.
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Thx not so helpful.
I've edited my post with a preamble, please check it when you have time.
Have a nice weekend.

thebic said:
Thx not so helpful.
I've edited my post with a preamble, please check it when you have time.
Have a nice weekend.
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[email protected]:~$ adb install test.apk
can't find 'test.apk' to install
[email protected]:~$

I seem to be going in ever decreasing circles.
Please help me out- what is protocol.
Do I keep updating my progress - or lack of- here, in this dialogue, or should I continue to update my original post?
Which one best communicates to everyone where I am at?
Cheers

thebic said:
[email protected]:~$ adb install test.apk
can't find 'test.apk' to install
[email protected]:~$
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You forgot to add the exact file directory.

Keno_I said:
You forgot to add the exact file directory.
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Did it work after adding the file directory?

You are right.
I am not sure how this forum works, so it was more of a post to jwoegerbauer.
Anyway, even opening the folder with terminal and using adb install lantern-installer failed with a CLOSE error message. I guess that meant close as in shut not closes as in almost!
I can, using Lineageos recovery access ADP on my phone with the instruction: " now send the package you want to apply to the device with "adb sideload <filename>"
However that triggers a screed of data in terminal which, frankly, is well beyond my rudimentary level of comprehension.
I have tried following 3 other on line tuts which suggest using ADB on my computer. All goes well until the instruction: <adb devices> which returns:
$ adb devices
List of devices attached
In other words, computer can't find phone!
I initially tried it in DOWLOAD mode, with the usual "download in progress, do not disconnect source."
Then reading the tuts again, none mentioned download mode so I tried with just the device attached to the machine in normal phone usage mode. Checked that SAMSUNG was visible and I could open the folders but again failed. ( sorry I forget what that error message was)
So far the most positive has been the direct ADB via Lineageos, but I have no idea where to go from there.
It is knocking on 37* here, too hot to think so I am taking a break.
Thx for your latest efforts.
Cheers
P

OK Finally!
[email protected]:~$ adb devices
List of devices attached
438f904d device
[email protected]:~$ adb install /home/bicyu/Sam-upgrade/lantern-installer/lantern-installer.apk
Performing Streamed Install
Success
[email protected]:~$
I have read so many posts all end with the <adb devices> and on each one I see zilch.
So, for anyone else in this boat, here is my solution.
In developer OPTIONS on your LINEAGEos device scroll down to
DEFAULT USB CONFIGURATION​Very likely it is set to FILE TRANSFER - mine was.
Change it to USB TETHERING
Then enter < adb devices> in terminal.
You should then see your Android listed.
Proceed with: adb install <FULL-PATHNAME-OF-APK-ON-PC-HERE>
You should see a SUCCESS flag!
NOTES: This works in Lineageos ROM on Linux, ( Ubuntu / Zorin O/S)
I dunno about others.
You need to have dev options activated.
Change the USB setting back when done, otherwise it tends to mess up your Internet! (did mine anyway!)
This is the best background tut to ADB I found.
He talks about a USB3 bug which, apparently, creates the same problem - maybe THAT is your issue? It was that article which put me on the USB CONFIG train.
Hope this helps someone.
A REALLY HUGE thank you to jwoegerbauer for putting me
on the right track - wrong train, - but right track.
Cheers mate!

Glad to hear you solved it.
Only to have mentioned it, there is a workaround - as always because many ways leads to Rome:
Copy the APK of interest onto MicroSD-card, plug the card into phone, afterwards using any File Manager application that is installed on phone, navigate to the location on MicroSD where the APK file is located and finally double-click on the APK file: this will install the APK.

Yep! Well good luck

jwoegerbauer said:
Glad to here you solved it.
Only to have mentioned it, there is a workaround - as always because many ways leads to Rome:
Copy the APK of interest onto MicroSD-card, plug the card into phone, afterwards using any File Manager application that is installed on phone, navigate to the location on MicroSD where the APK file is located and finally double-click on the APK file: this will install the APK.
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NOW he tells me!
That was where I began 2+ weeks back, downloading to SD card and trying to find a way inside the phone to do it. Never thought of File Manager! Duh~
Take care buddy, enjoy your weekend, wherever you are.
p

thebic said:
NOW he tells me!
That was where I began 2+ weeks back, downloading to SD card and trying to find a way inside the phone to do it. Never thought of File Manager! Duh~
Take care buddy, enjoy your weekend, wherever you are.
p
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Aroma File Manager, how nostalgic~
Now to wait till a mod closes this post