ok so I have managed to pull all the apps from the phone to comp and the app-private to have a backup.
I cleared the ext partition
BUT now when I push them on .. well TRY to ... it starts gets to about 10 of them and then just stops. I have tried to restart and it stops at different places and just doesnt go all the way from start to finish.
anyone have any ideas on why this happening and whats going on here??
hey how did you pull your apps mine wont let me
what command did you use (exactly Please)
jf4888 said:
hey how did you pull your apps mine wont let me
what command did you use (exactly Please)
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Pull apps off phone onto computer (adb remount before)
Code:
adb pull /system/sd/app app
adb pull /system/sd/app-private app-private
and to
Push apps back to phone from the computer (adb remount before)
Code:
adb push app /system/sd/app
adb push app-private /system/sd/app-private
also to remove apps from sd
Delete existing apps on SD
Code:
adb shell rm -r /system/sd/app
adb shell rm -r /system/sd/app-private
can copy/paste these comands into the CMD window when you have adb up and going .. you cant do these from the # prompt. It has to be done that that "cd C:\android-sdk-windows-1.5_r3" or whatever line: <--- not exact, dont copy/paste that one.
yo thanxs bro so did you fix your problem yet?
no .. not yet gonna try some other stuff to see what works.
if you are using windows Strapt and you are typing that long command each time you want to use adb to push or pull... etc. then just so i can sleep better at night and you don't have to type a book every time you want to push or pull a file then add adb.exe and and adbwinapi.dll to your windows/system32/ directory and you can use adb from any dos directory prompt. (got that info from this thread)
I looked around the net for a feasable solution but nobody seemed to give me a practical solution. So I decided to experiment and came up with an unbelivable solution that takes literally 20-30 seconds per app and is FULLY automated.
My problem was as follows. I like to install new ROMs by wiping, flashing and reinstalling my apps. The problem with that is when you have 130 apps and Astro file manager seems to install 3-5 then quits back to the packages screen, it becomes extremely friken agrivating and simply hell-as annoying!
So I needed a way to install all my previously backed up apps (which Astro does a BEAUTIFUL job with) from my SD card to my phone all in one go, without prompts and without any input.
To do this its simple, just write your own batch script and run adb install.
You will need:
1. Android SDK (your version, ie. 2.2, 2.1, 1.6 ect.)
Code:
youtube.com/watch?v=A1SOSXwkc_8
2. USB Cable to PC
3. Enable "USB Debugging" on phone
**Prefer doing a fresh install of latest ROM, no third party apps and dont open Android Market if you have Froyo because it will try and download all your previously downloaded apps again. Cool but not cool here.**
Now, I assume you already have the APK bunch on your SD card, like I had.
I use Astro File Manager to backup all my apks to my /sd/backup/apps (which is automatically set).
Once you have all your APKs in one directory, I suggest putting them on you C:\. For example "c:\apps" for ease of scripting.
Step 1.
Open command prompt (CMD) and change directory to your "c:\apps"
Example:
Code:
cd..
cd..
cd apps
Now you should see your path set as "C:\apps" in CMD.
Step 2.
Create directory print.
In CMD "C:\apps" run:
Code:
dir /s /b > print.txt
This will print all directory files and extensions but nothing else, like size and attributes into your "C:\apps" folder. Now you will see a "print.txt" file in your "c:\apps" folder. If you open it, you will see a list of all your APKs.
Step 3.
Assuming you are using Notepad to view your "print.txt" file, press "CTRL+H". This will open the Find and Replace dialog box.
In Find type
Code:
C:\
In replace type
Code:
adb install -r c:\
Hit enter and it will modify all the APKs with the adb install command. Save and close notepad.
Step 4.
Now you need to rename that .txt extension in your "c:\apps\print.txt" to "print.bat". You need to have extension shown in windows. Google that if you dont know how to do that.
Once saved as a .bat file, simply execute and it will run through the sequence to install all your APK files without any prompts on your phone. Voila, and enjoy.
EXAMPLE:"c:\apps\print.bat"
Code:
adb install -r c:\apps\com.twitter.android-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.ups.mobile.android-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.vavni.android.battleship-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.viclabs.myRemote-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.waterflea.wifiscan-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.wyse.pocketcloud-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xrath.jmsn-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xtralogic.android.rdpclient-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xtremelabs.android.speedtest-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.im-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.search-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\hongbo.bluescreen-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\info.marlan.sim-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\koushikdutta.telnet-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\kr.mobilesoft.yxplayer-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\net.mafro.android.wakeonlan-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\nl.rogro.GScript-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.ajeje.fakelocation-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.ale.abtc-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.android7.aviplayer-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.connectbot-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.gmote.client.android-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.iii.ro.meridian-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.kman.WifiManager-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.openobjectives.serverassistant-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.prowl.networkmapper-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.transdroid-1.apk
This will go in sequence and show "success" when finished installing. It will then run the next command in sequence until its done.
** I tried to write this thread as a help to those trying to do the same thing I was trying to do. This is in no way meant to validate anything and is meant merely as a resource to anybody. If your going to be an ass, shove it, if you like it, im happy I could help.**
Wow, that certainly is an interesting solution. Personally I just push everything to data/app when in recovery, wipe dalvik-cache, then reboot, always works fine.
An even easier solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716806
Thanks man! this helpes me out with multiple installs on the SDK's VM.
hello,
i know i am off topic but i dont find only this thread with the app i am searching.
i search for the "ups mobile" app and the market on my desire (froyo 2.2) found this app not. (Sorry for my english) The app is free, no warez!
Can anyone send my the app or an link with the app ?
many thanks and sorry for off topic.
peter
Check this out...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740545
All the work are already done :0)
Thanks for the advice. However, I have about 50 apks to backup and Astro is unable to backup like 15 of them. IE Crystallight Defense. It just says it's unable to do it and I don't know why. Thanks for any help.
awesome, simple yet effective ... just restored 103 apps
thanks
this is simplest method yet...
copy .apk to any folder in sdcard, mine "marketapp"
then type these following commands below:
=====================================
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/marketapp
for app in *.apk; do pm install -r $app; done
=====================================
regards,
d4rkcell
Install apk
Hello Fellow Androids!
If this is off topic, please accept my apologies. I am searching through all of XDA for a simple solution to adding apk. Now before you start bashing, please keep in mind that I am well aware of the "search" options + google + XDA etc.
Long story short, I have:
1) Rooted
2) Fashed many Roms (currently on Stock 2.1)
3) Lag Fixxed (see signature)
4) Removed Bloatware
5) I am familiar with ABD and commands
Problem:
All I'm trying to do is install certain "apk"s using ADB. I am well aware of the Program that installs/ pushes apps automatically that are found in G1 + Vibrant + HTC + Droid Forums without having to do any typin......BUT.....I would like to know my way around ABD <----Main reason why i dont want the easy way out.
I have been here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716806
as well as here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743457
even been here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740545
I know what you are thinking, why not use them? As i said before, i would like to be efficient with ADB. So...
I have tried methods found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517874
As well as:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
The problem I am having is:
Whether i navigate to my folder (desktop with all my apps) and use either
"adb push app /system/sd/app
adb push app-private /system/sd/app-private"
or simply
"adb install <path to file> - Example: adb install c:/apps/apps2sd.apk"
I always get the error: "cant find <whatever apk> to install"
No matter which directory i have it, i get that message.
Note:
1) I have debugging on
2) I mounted sd <----also tried Without mounting
3) I have used the same command when I removed bloatware but i understand Adding apks are slightly different.
4) I have all the drivers installed + Microsoft's .net framework + etc
What am i doing wrong?
All Critics, input, education bashing (just not hating) lol are welcome. Thanks!
dannycurtean said:
**Prefer doing a fresh install of latest ROM, no third party apps and dont open Android Market if you have Froyo because it will try and download all your previously downloaded apps again. Cool but not cool here.**
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Very nice, thanks.
Is there any way to make installed APKs being seen by Market ?
I mean, is it possible to relink all the batch-installed .apk files as they were installed from Android market ?
If not, this method is fine at first but becomes painful with all the lost market updates
Thanks a lot
darkcell said:
this is simplest method yet...
copy .apk to any folder in sdcard, mine "marketapp"
then type these following commands below:
=====================================
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/marketapp
for app in *.apk; do pm install -r $app; done
=====================================
regards,
d4rkcell
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Thanks a lott for this !!!!
having about 260 apps installed it saves me several hours to reinstall after updating to froyo !!
k.mooijman said:
Thanks a lott for this !!!!
having about 260 apps installed it saves me several hours to reinstall after updating to froyo !!
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Would be them updated from market, afterwards ?
I fear they'll loose the market link, by installing them from local apk files...
Even easier.
Thanks for the great information. I realize you can save yourself a few steps after gathering all the apk's in one location by using this command line (XP or higher):
Step 2. In the Android SDK folder containing adb, type:
Code:
for %f in (c:\apps\*.apk) do @(echo adb install -r %f)
dannycurtean said:
I looked around the net for a feasable solution but nobody seemed to give me a practical solution. So I decided to experiment and came up with an unbelivable solution that takes literally 20-30 seconds per app and is FULLY automated.
My problem was as follows. I like to install new ROMs by wiping, flashing and reinstalling my apps. The problem with that is when you have 130 apps and Astro file manager seems to install 3-5 then quits back to the packages screen, it becomes extremely friken agrivating and simply hell-as annoying!
So I needed a way to install all my previously backed up apps (which Astro does a BEAUTIFUL job with) from my SD card to my phone all in one go, without prompts and without any input.
To do this its simple, just write your own batch script and run adb install.
You will need:
1. Android SDK (your version, ie. 2.2, 2.1, 1.6 ect.)
Code:
youtube.com/watch?v=A1SOSXwkc_8
2. USB Cable to PC
3. Enable "USB Debugging" on phone
**Prefer doing a fresh install of latest ROM, no third party apps and dont open Android Market if you have Froyo because it will try and download all your previously downloaded apps again. Cool but not cool here.**
Now, I assume you already have the APK bunch on your SD card, like I had.
I use Astro File Manager to backup all my apks to my /sd/backup/apps (which is automatically set).
Once you have all your APKs in one directory, I suggest putting them on you C:\. For example "c:\apps" for ease of scripting.
Step 1.
Open command prompt (CMD) and change directory to your "c:\apps"
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darkcell said:
this is simplest method yet...
copy .apk to any folder in sdcard, mine "marketapp"
then type these following commands below:
=====================================
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/marketapp
for app in *.apk; do pm install -r $app; done
=====================================
regards,
d4rkcell
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This looks like a great solution. Is there some way to run this from the phone itself? When I tried using Terminal Emulator in ICS, I get a Segmentation Fault error.
Found this in Google results, was extremely useful for restoring all my Xoom apps from my pre-root times
Hi to spartan062984
Couple of suggestions which I found to work.
Copy adb.exe to \windows\system32.--- this will give you a global adb which works from any directory.
Make a folder 'APK' ( or what you wish ) and put your apk's into it.
In DOS cd to APK and then run your install e.g. adb install xyz.apk \app
Hope it works for you
Keith
dannycurtean said:
I looked around the net for a feasable solution but nobody seemed to give me a practical solution. So I decided to experiment and came up with an unbelivable solution that takes literally 20-30 seconds per app and is FULLY automated.
My problem was as follows. I like to install new ROMs by wiping, flashing and reinstalling my apps. The problem with that is when you have 130 apps and Astro file manager seems to install 3-5 then quits back to the packages screen, it becomes extremely friken agrivating and simply hell-as annoying!
So I needed a way to install all my previously backed up apps (which Astro does a BEAUTIFUL job with) from my SD card to my phone all in one go, without prompts and without any input.
To do this its simple, just write your own batch script and run adb install.
You will need:
1. Android SDK (your version, ie. 2.2, 2.1, 1.6 ect.)
Code:
youtube.com/watch?v=A1SOSXwkc_8
2. USB Cable to PC
3. Enable "USB Debugging" on phone
**Prefer doing a fresh install of latest ROM, no third party apps and dont open Android Market if you have Froyo because it will try and download all your previously downloaded apps again. Cool but not cool here.**
Now, I assume you already have the APK bunch on your SD card, like I had.
I use Astro File Manager to backup all my apks to my /sd/backup/apps (which is automatically set).
Once you have all your APKs in one directory, I suggest putting them on you C:\. For example "c:\apps" for ease of scripting.
Step 1.
Open command prompt (CMD) and change directory to your "c:\apps"
Example:
Code:
cd..
cd..
cd apps
Now you should see your path set as "C:\apps" in CMD.
Step 2.
Create directory print.
In CMD "C:\apps" run:
Code:
dir /s /b > print.txt
This will print all directory files and extensions but nothing else, like size and attributes into your "C:\apps" folder. Now you will see a "print.txt" file in your "c:\apps" folder. If you open it, you will see a list of all your APKs.
Step 3.
Assuming you are using Notepad to view your "print.txt" file, press "CTRL+H". This will open the Find and Replace dialog box.
In Find type
Code:
C:\
In replace type
Code:
adb install -r c:\
Hit enter and it will modify all the APKs with the adb install command. Save and close notepad.
Step 4.
Now you need to rename that .txt extension in your "c:\apps\print.txt" to "print.bat". You need to have extension shown in windows. Google that if you dont know how to do that.
Once saved as a .bat file, simply execute and it will run through the sequence to install all your APK files without any prompts on your phone. Voila, and enjoy.
EXAMPLE:"c:\apps\print.bat"
Code:
adb install -r c:\apps\com.twitter.android-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.ups.mobile.android-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.vavni.android.battleship-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.viclabs.myRemote-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.waterflea.wifiscan-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.wyse.pocketcloud-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xrath.jmsn-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xtralogic.android.rdpclient-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.xtremelabs.android.speedtest-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.im-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.search-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\hongbo.bluescreen-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\info.marlan.sim-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\koushikdutta.telnet-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\kr.mobilesoft.yxplayer-2.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\net.mafro.android.wakeonlan-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\nl.rogro.GScript-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.ajeje.fakelocation-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.ale.abtc-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.android7.aviplayer-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.connectbot-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.gmote.client.android-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.iii.ro.meridian-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.kman.WifiManager-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.openobjectives.serverassistant-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.prowl.networkmapper-1.apk
adb install -r c:\apps\org.transdroid-1.apk
This will go in sequence and show "success" when finished installing. It will then run the next command in sequence until its done.
** I tried to write this thread as a help to those trying to do the same thing I was trying to do. This is in no way meant to validate anything and is meant merely as a resource to anybody. If your going to be an ass, shove it, if you like it, im happy I could help.**
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This works good so far.. lets hope that system process likes it.
trying now.
darkcell said:
this is simplest method yet...
copy .apk to any folder in sdcard, mine "marketapp"
then type these following commands below:
=====================================
adb shell
su
cd /sdcard/marketapp
for app in *.apk; do pm install -r $app; done
=====================================
regards,
d4rkcell
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I love simple solutions in linux
You have killed all 100km long tutorials and apps
Very Good, Thanx
i'm testing
very good method..
good lock..
I just got Chis's GB rom and as usual it is lacking Google apps, I understand that I must flash them or use adb push, but every time i try adb push it never works!!
I copy the apk files and paste it under androidsdk/tools
then i go to command: cd\androidSDK\tools\adb push androidmarket.apk /system/app/.
then when it should show the file size and download time, it just says directory not found, I've watched tons of tuts, but it does the same every time. What am I doing WRONG!?!
and i know i spelled gingerbread wrong, sorry!
try
cd {path to your android sdk tools} (just drag it to your terminal) enter
androidSDK/tools/ adb root enter
androidSDK/tools/ adb push {path to your .apk, again just drag} /system/app/ enter
it should push then, where did you download the latest gapps from?
I picked them up from the cyanogen guys, u cant flash them all as u normally would because you will get a boot loop.
gullygossner said:
cd {path to your android sdk tools} (just drag it to your terminal) enter
androidSDK/tools/ adb root enter
androidSDK/tools/ adb push {path to your .apk, again just drag} /system/app/ enter
it should push then, where did you download the latest gapps from?
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I tried this method, but for some reason adb is acting up because almost everything i do it says "permission denied"
You need to mount the file system as rw first.
thanks to both of you guys, i successfully pushed the market on the nexus, however, IT KEEPS CRASHING!!!! It truly never ends! any ideas for this one?
I really like the black keyboard from SuperCM7 rom. I tried replacing the latinIME.apk in system/apps but then I end up not having a keyboard and if I try installing it says not installed.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
I know how from windows and SDK required
put the new LatinIME.apk file into your sdk/tools/ dir located on your PC
reboot phone into into CWR ...make sure phone is plugged into PC
select "mounts and storage" then select "mount system"
from windows run CMD and locate sdk/tools dir
then run these commands
adb remount
adb shell rm -r /system/app/LatinIME.apk - Skip this step you already removed all remnants of LatinIME from app dir
adb push LatinIME.apk /system/app/LatinIME.apk
reboot phone and will be allset
double post
demo23019 said:
I know how from windows and SDK required
put the new LatinIME.apk file into your sdk/tools/ dir located on your PC
reboot phone into into CWR ...make sure phone is plugged into PC
select "mounts and storage" then select "mount system"
from windows run CMD and locate sdk/tools dir
then run these commands
adb remount
adb shell rm -r /system/app/LatinIME.apk - Skip this step you already removed all remnants of LatinIME from app dir
adb push LatinIME.apk /system/app/LatinIME.apk
reboot phone and will be allset
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I tried and it kept saying invalid command
not sure...those are the correct commands for removing and pushing files
just an FYI the file name is cap sensitive
I wanted to use USB Tunnel to share my PC's internet connection with the phone, but I got the error:
Code:
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
I tried to install other APK's through ADB and they also failed, so I googled this error and I saw that the main issue is a failing ADB Shell. I tried to open Shell and I got the same error. The difference between me and the other users is that my phone is booting as usual, USB Mass Storage works, the phone is detected by fastboot- and adb devices commands and everything is working as intended, except for installing APKs through ADB/opening Shell.
Here is my phone's current config:
MeDroidMod 1.4.4 w/ HWA
Latest Tiamat kernel
TexasICE HBOOT w/ 210/8/218 partition layout
4GB microSD card...I don't know the filesystem but it's definitely NOT ext4, so there's not A2SD for me (I think it's FAT or FAT32)
ClockWorkMod Recovery
gnexus47 said:
I wanted to use USB Tunnel to share my PC's internet connection with the phone, but I got the error:
Code:
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
I tried to install other APK's through ADB and they also failed, so I googled this error and I saw that the main issue is a failing ADB Shell. I tried to open Shell and I got the same error. The difference between me and the other users is that my phone is booting as usual, USB Mass Storage works, the phone is detected by fastboot- and adb devices commands and everything is working as intended, except for installing APKs through ADB/opening Shell.
Here is my phone's current config:
MeDroidMod 1.4.4 w/ HWA
Latest Tiamat kernel
TexasICE HBOOT w/ 210/8/218 partition layout
4GB microSD card...I don't know the filesystem but it's definitely NOT ext4, so there's not A2SD for me (I think it's FAT or FAT32)
ClockWorkMod Recovery
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Which adb commands did you use? Can you list the commands here that you had used? It could be that you didn't issue su command to get superuser rights?
you don't need to be in Shell to push apk
put the apk on your C: drive
open command window and navigate to the folder you have adb/fastboot in--normally tools of your sdk
then:
type adb devices--then
1. adb remount
2. adb push C:/CalendarGoogle.apk /system/app/CalendarGoogle.apk
3. adb push C:/CalendarProvider.apk /system/app/CalendarProvider.apk
4. adb shell
7. chmod 777 system/app/CalendarGoogle.apk
11. chmod 777 system/app/CalendarProvider.apk
12. exit
13. Reboot
use the apk name of whatever you are flashing in place of mine and your chmod may not be exactly like mine--
ADB Shell
rugmankc said:
you don't need to be in Shell to push apk
put the apk on your C: drive
open command window and navigate to the folder you have adb/fastboot in--normally tools of your sdk
then:
type adb devices--then
1. adb remount
2. adb push C:/CalendarGoogle.apk /system/app/CalendarGoogle.apk
3. adb push C:/CalendarProvider.apk /system/app/CalendarProvider.apk
4. adb shell
7. chmod 777 system/app/CalendarGoogle.apk
11. chmod 777 system/app/CalendarProvider.apk
12. exit
13. Reboot
use the apk name of whatever you are flashing in place of mine and your chmod may not be exactly like mine--
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I don't use ADB Shell to push APK's. That's just another thing which doesn't work.
@taodan: I only use: adb install xxxxx.apk.
A work around is to mount the sdcard and drag and drop the apks to the sdcard. Then install using your favorite file manager.
evilkorn said:
A work around is to mount the sdcard and drag and drop the apks to the sdcard. Then install using your favorite file manager.
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that will work too, i've used root explorer to copy paste from sdcard to correct file location. prefer adb. set your permissions after
did you try adb remount first, not sure if that would help
what i was saying is you don't need to type adb shell. assuming you are doing this from a pc command terminal window.
you can use the commands I gave above to push apk. i think when you push it copies apk to phone leaving apk on pc also. install actually moves it to phone--as i understand it
here is some links and info that might help.*
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/beginner/install-apk-files-on-android/#.T2-cdaJST3U
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/37151.aspx
also, have you ever had luck installing/pushing apk's. you may not have the correct environmental path on pc or are typing incorrect path in your command line
you can google environmental path editing for android and get examples of how to do it--i am not even sure mine is set right since I still have to type the full path in command window to use adb
sorry if this is old news just trying to find your problem