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[Q] Installing Non-Market .apk files?

I have an AT&T SGT. I've been using the beta version of VPlayer from the market. VPlayer is a great app but when I purchased it for $.99 through paypal for the unlocker, the download failed. I emailed Vplayer and they sent me an .apk file for the unlocker but I can't install it.
I've "googled" and got this.
"Download apps for Samsung Galaxy Tab from outside the Android Market
Android apps come in the form of APK files. You can use Google to find free APK files for your Galaxy Tab, then install them using the steps below.
Note: This method should probably only be used by techies or people who really know what they are doing. Installing APK files from some sites can compromise the security of your device.
1. Open Settings.
2. Select Applications.
3. Check Unknown sources to enable app installs from outside of the Android Market.
4. Open Android Market and download and install Astro File Manager.
5. If you used your computer to download the APK file, mount the Galaxy Tab to your computer and copy the APK file to the device. If you used the Browser on the Galaxy Tab, the file should be saved to the device.
6. Open Astro File Manager.
7. Navigate to the APK file location. Tap it and select Open App Manager.
8. Tap Install.
9. Tap Install again"
But my problem is that I cannot comply with step 3. It doesn't give me that option.
I've copied the apk file to my sdcard and installed Easy Installer App from the market to help install it. The Easy Installer App sees the apk file but when I click to install it, it shows:
" FOR SECURITY, YOUR PHONE IS SET TO BLOCK INSTALLATION OF APPLICATIONS NOT OBTAINED FROM ANDROID MARKET."
It give me the option to click the setting button but I can't find the menu to allow installation of non-market apk files.
Thanks for the help.

I don't have the link handy but search SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse either in here or Google. Once you've downloaded the file and extract it, click the SuperOneClick.exe file and finally click allow non market apps. I highly suggest rooting your phone first to make it work. I'm sure there's an easier way but since no one has replied to you yet, I'm hoping this could get you started.
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The above was written as part of an attempt to waste time using a Galaxy Tab,
Rush exMachina

I've installed superoneclick on my windows 7 laptop. THe program runs but when I click allow non-market apps it freezes when it's "waiting for device".
My galaxy tab is already rooted via z4root. I've also unrooted it and trying to root it through superoneclick but it still has the same freezing problem and I have to force to close.

make sure your usb connection is set to debugging then run it again. see if that works.
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The above was written as part of an attempt to waste time using a Galaxy Tab,
Rush exMachina​

Thanks for the quick reply rush_exmachina. I've tried the debugging mode already. I also tried: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
"If you're having issues with "wait for device" or if RATC is looping, try this
Unplug your USB Cable
Go to Settings > Applications > Development
Uncheck USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable
Unplug your USB Cable
Check USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable"
Still no success. I've searched the forums a bit, some SGT owners were successfull with superoneclick and some were not.

no prob. I'm fairly new to the android world myself. I've exhausted everything I know on top of my head but I'll search the forums with you and post whatever I could find here.

Sounds like you may not have the correct USB drivers installed. To test this open a command prompt on your windows computer. Navigate to the same directory you have SuperOneclick installed. In that directory you will see an executable named adb.exe In the command prompt, type adb devices. It should return with a serial number. If not, it can not communicate with your tab. In this case you will need to install the correct Samsung drivers for it to work. Also, as already mentioned, make sure USB Debugging is turned on.

First my english no too good, sorry if don't understand me,i well try,i had this same problem really I could not even root using z4 root since it's not on market no more, well I rooted using superonclick,i did successfully, still my problem about installing apps out of the market....well I did click the install non market apps, and have ther same errors like you then I realized I need give superuser permission so my advice is make sure you give SU permission(this is on your tab, I'm assuming us rooted with su installed) I hope you understood (i said for my english) if not I'm sure somebody here can explain better
Sent from my SGH-I987 using XDA App

Thanks for the reply guys. I will try the command promp method when I get home from work. See if I can get somewhere with that.
As far as permissions I have my SGT rooted via z4root. I went to the superuser app to give permissions...but I don't know enough to do anything with it. I tried adding apps to set permissions but I could not choose anything.
I installed ASTRO app... It looked promising but at the and my SGT still says it's setup to blocking non-market apps. To me that means there should be a setup menu to unblock it.
Thanks again for the help.
Sent from my SGH-I987 using XDA App

GiggleGut said:
To me that means there should be a setup menu to unblock it.
Thanks again for the help.
Sent from my SGH-I987 using XDA App
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Not on the AT&T version as they specifically block that out. The only method to add it is either via SuperOneClick or modifying the settings file directly. SuperOneClick is the easiest method though as editing the file requires Root Explorer and potential for messing something else up in the file.

FINALLY SUCCESSFULL!! I downloaded and installed my SGT drivers from here.http://samsung-phones-apps.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-usb-driver.html
I also found http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
I downloaded from both links and followed the directions and it worked like a champ.
Also make sure your SGT is rooted and USB Debugging is enabled like the guys above are saying.
Thanks Rush_exMachina, cbb77 and denpad2010 for your help.

so is this the only way to accomplish this? i'm trying to install non market apps on my att tab. this way works but it is such a hassle

Setting - Security
1. Open Settings.
2. Select Applications. Select Security instead of Application
3. Check Unknown sources to enable app installs from outside of the Android Market.

Enable tethering

The previous post on enabling tethering(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252149) kind of didn't work on ICS but here is a simpler method that will enable tethering! Both USB and WI-FI!
You should be rooted and make sure you have a root explorer(I RECOMMEND "ROOT EXPLORER")
open root explorer
go to system
mount r/w
look for a file called "build.prop". Back it up somewhere!
long touch and select "open in Text Editor"
locate these lines
ro.build.target_country=US
ro.build.target_operator=ATT
and change them to this
ro.build.target_country=EU
ro.build.target_operator=OPEN
save and quit! This just deactivated the authentication part that AT&T blessed us with!
don't forget to click thanks :good: and rate!
NB. if u brick your phone in the process, am not responsible!

I do this and get FC's when trying to go to Configure Hotspot after rebooting. Permissions and ownership correct on the file after editing and everything. Not sure how you got it working, I've tried everything to get tethering back! about to go back to a custom GB rom just for tethering functionality again

Have u tried clearing cache?? Does USB tethering work for u?
Sent from my LG-P925 using xda app-developers app

Sprint Nexus 6 Wifi Tethering *root* UPDATED WORKING

Has anyone got "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to work? I am able to toggle portable wifi tethering set it up and connect but will pull no data .
UPDATE
Got it to work after installing Sqlite editor from GPS.
Instructions: Open Sqlite editor navigate to data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db > click on Global > add string Setting.db addition of tether_dun_required value 0
Then open root explorer and open build.prop add net.tethering.noprovisioning=true to bottom
Reboot=Profit

wytecaztle said:
Has anyone got "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to work? I am able to toggle portable wifi tethering set it up and connect but will pull no data .
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Have you also added the line
tether_dun_required
Value=0
To the settings database in data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases under the global tab

I'm going to try this for t mobile hope it works

It jas been mentioned before that tmobile users need to only modify the settings database. There is a thread that mentions these details 3 or 4 pages back...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775

chrisduclo said:
It jas been mentioned before that tmobile users need to only modify the settings database. There is a thread that mentions these details 3 or 4 pages back...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775
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doesn't the build.prop trick do the job as well?

For sprint device i did both with successful results.

For Sprint, I only added tether_dun_required, rebooted and it worked. This was after I factory reset, however. It didn't work before that for an unknown reason.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

What app did you guys use to edit the database?

jumbodogs said:
What app did you guys use to edit the database?
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Sqlite editor. I can try and create a flashable zip that does the same thing sometime today so it's easier for everybody. I'd have to test it myself of course.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Thanks to everyone here!
Mods Can you move to General section please.

Hey all. Are you guys using the Nexus 6 from the GPS or from Sprint? I got mine from Sprint, rooted and added lines to setting.db and build.prop factory reset and still can't even toggle Portable Wifi without getting Tethering or Hotspot Error....
My next task is to flash the factory rom direct from dev.google

I am unable to Wi-FI tether even after doing both tether_dun_required and the net.tether.noprovisioning in the build.prop. Bought straight from GPS, so not sure what I am doing wrong :/
EDIT:
It was a typo by me, the actual string is "net.tethering.noprovisioning"... "tethering" not "tether" after fixing this, all works well. I'd advise anyone struggling to just give spelling another check.

bymoe1up said:
Hey all. Are you guys using the Nexus 6 from the GPS or from Sprint? I got mine from Sprint, rooted and added lines to setting.db and build.prop factory reset and still can't even toggle Portable Wifi without getting Tethering or Hotspot Error....
My next task is to flash the factory rom direct from dev.google
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Hey all,
So I had to edit the two files in a specific order. Here's what worked for me on a Sprint Nexus 6.
- Root device
- add the additional line for build.prop
- factory reset
- check to see if you can toggle WiFi tether/hotspot from settings [if so continue]
- add line value to settings.db
- soft reboot
Hope it works.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

great write up, i make it work using the directions provided..!
now anyone can make a mod for this? like APK or flushable zip?

bymoe1up said:
Hey all,
So I had to edit the two files in a specific order. Here's what worked for me on a Sprint Nexus 6.
- Root device
- add the additional line for build.prop
- factory reset
- check to see if you can toggle WiFi tether/hotspot from settings [if so continue]
- add line value to settings.db
- soft reboot
Hope it works.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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Just to share what worked for me. It wasn't working for me initially on a Sprint N6 either, but I really didn't want to factory reset. I was able to just recreate the steps you did but replacing the factory reset with a soft reboot and now it's working.
Since I had already made the changes unsuccessfully, I did have to delete then re-add the entries since it does seem to matter the order they were done.
**edit: welp, Nevermind. It worked a few times but now I'm back to seeing the error saying I may not be subscribed.
**edit #2: I had the letter t in "true" capitalized. Changed it to lower case, reboot and it's been working for two days!

For those that don't want to edit files (but don't mind spending a couple bucks)... I can confirm that "WiFi Tether Router" app is working as well.
Settings for the N6, as provided by the dev:
Interface wlan0
Method 2
Channel 1
Encryption wpa2-psk
"No Firmware Reload" <- UNCHECKED
Verify those, reboot, then open and enable (Root required for it to reset the radio).
*Edit: clarity

From what I could gather from the thread and personal trial and error, this is what worked for me.
1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Download root explorer and sqlite editor
4. Open sqlite editor
4.a - under the files tab navigate to "data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global"
4.b - click the + symbol to add a new entry
4.c - In name section put "tether_dun_required" all lower case exactly as it appears here.
4.d - In value section put "0" thats the number zero.
4.e - click save and exit program.
5 Open root explorer
5.a - Under the root tab browse to "/system"
5.b - long press on file "build.prop" choose "open in text editor" choose "yes" to remount as read-write and continue
5.c - add this as a new line to the bottom of the file "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" all lower case exactly as it appears here. Just 1 uppercase letter here can make it not work.
5.d - save and exit
6 Reboot
7 Native tethering should work now.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I missed anything. Typed this up on my Nexus 9 tethered from my Nexus 6. :laugh:

Thanks for this. Worked perfect for me.

mengy007 said:
From what I could gather from the thread and personal trial and error, this is what worked for me.
1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Download root explorer and sqlite editor
4. Open sqlite editor
4.a - under the files tab navigate to "data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global"
4.b - click the + symbol to add a new entry
4.c - In name section put "tether_dun_required" all lower case exactly as it appears here.
4.d - In value section put "0" thats the number zero.
4.e - click save and exit program.
5 Open root explorer
5.a - Under the root tab browse to "/system"
5.b - long press on file "build.prop" choose "open in text editor" choose "yes" to remount as read-write and continue
5.c - add this as a new line to the bottom of the file "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" all lower case exactly as it appears here. Just 1 uppercase letter here can make it not work.
5.d - save and exit
6 Reboot
7 Native tethering should work now.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I missed anything. Typed this up on my Nexus 9 tethered from my Nexus 6. :laugh:
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This is what i did and worked for me and i only had to edit build.prop using the phone. I'm sure that it will work for everyone else. I'm also wondering if there is a way to edit/add the line we need for build.prop without having to root? something like "build.prop net.tethering.noprovisioning=True" in adb shell and it will add the line for us? hope someone can answer this for me please.
1. Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
2. Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
3. Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
4. Start an adb shell: adb shell
5. In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
Edit the Build.Prop
6. Then open root explorer and open build.prop add net.tethering.noprovisioning=True to bottom

Thanks for the info. It works using Cricket sim
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

This simple tether hack still works! Neet root.

My original post on this hack is here for Samsung Galaxy S3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51105163#post51105163
I do not remember the details anymore, but I did managed to find a file somewhere in XDA forums to work with Android 4.4.2 (at least that's what I wrote down). I just tried with an AT&T S5 (rooted) and tether works fine. Tried Speedtest.net and it gave me 3-4Mbps download speed.
Here are the instructions I saved. I did not write it. These instructions are correct as it works for my phone:
I got it to work after some tinkering. Instructions:
1) Mount /system RW (I use ES File explorer)
2) Navigate to /system/app
3) Rename a total of 4 files by adding ".bak" to the end of the filename-
a- TetheringProvision.apk.bak
b- TetheringProvision.odex.bak
c- TetheringAutomation.apk.bak
d- TetheringAutomation.odex.bak
4) Paste new TetheringProvision.apk into the /system/app directory (I cant remember
whether I used the one from this thread or another, so I attached the one I used below)
5) Reboot phone. During the reboot I got the "Android is upgrading" popup with a little
loading bar.
6) The first time you turn tethering on, you need to do it by going through Settings
--> More Networks --> Tethering and Protable Hotspot --> Turn on Mobile Hotspot.
It will give you the "Please wait while verifying" and then tell you to call AT&T
to get tethering added to your plan, but just hit the OK button, and a few seconds
later tethering should start. After this, turn it back off and now use the "mobile
hotspot" app and you can configure network settings like wifi network name and password.
I was able to resolve the "unfortunately settings stopped" error by correcting the
permissions on the new TetheringProvision.apk to match the old one, rw-r-r, then I rebooted and was good to go.

big_redfox said:
My original post on this hack is here for Samsung Galaxy S3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51105163#post51105163
I do not remember the details anymore, but I did managed to find a file somewhere in XDA forums to work with Android 4.4.2 (at least that's what I wrote down). I just tried with an AT&T S5 (rooted) and tether works fine. Tried Speedtest.net and it gave me 3-4Mbps download speed.
Here are the instructions I saved. I did not write it. These instructions are correct as it works for my phone:
I got it to work after some tinkering. Instructions:
1) Mount /system RW (I use ES File explorer)
2) Navigate to /system/app
3) Rename a total of 4 files by adding ".bak" to the end of the filename-
a- TetheringProvision.apk.bak
b- TetheringProvision.odex.bak
c- TetheringAutomation.apk.bak
d- TetheringAutomation.odex.bak
4) Paste new TetheringProvision.apk into the /system/app directory (I cant remember
whether I used the one from this thread or another, so I attached the one I used below)
5) Reboot phone. During the reboot I got the "Android is upgrading" popup with a little
loading bar.
6) The first time you turn tethering on, you need to do it by going through Settings
--> More Networks --> Tethering and Protable Hotspot --> Turn on Mobile Hotspot.
It will give you the "Please wait while verifying" and then tell you to call AT&T
to get tethering added to your plan, but just hit the OK button, and a few seconds
later tethering should start. After this, turn it back off and now use the "mobile
hotspot" app and you can configure network settings like wifi network name and password.
I was able to resolve the "unfortunately settings stopped" error by correcting the
permissions on the new TetheringProvision.apk to match the old one, rw-r-r, then I rebooted and was good to go.
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I am currently running a deodexed, systemless root,xposed , etc.. KitKat rom (core prime) and I have looked and cant find an original tetherprovision.apk, just the automation...I don't really know how to proceed...do I just paste this into my system ? Im also on Sprint/Boost fyi.

Fix Google Play Store No connection Error ! in few minutes [ROOT]

There are many user that are facing No connection Problems on Google Play Store . Also sync is also stopped and this happens many times :crying: after resolving it.
So here is a quick guide to FIX/ SOLVE it :
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Rooted Android Phone if not you may find guides on or XDA.
2.Root Browser or ES File Manager :angel:
3.Brain (of course)
Steps to follow:
1. Open Root Browser grant SuperSU permission.
2. Go to "/ " or root directory.
3. Open etc folder, where you will find "host" file
4. Copy that file to some where and open it as TEXT FILE
5. Now erase all the text there type or paste " 127.0.0.1 localhost " without quotes.
6. Just Save it.
7. Now open your Play Store or Sync your Account. It will work!!!
Also see that if you have installed Freedom, then uninstall it and then install it again.
Hit Like if worked :good:
Regards,
Editor: Chitu98
Website: Techno Crysis

Easy fix after nothing worked
A lot of people are missing a simple trick.
It is well known to try clearing cache but most importantly the date and time is correct.
BUT you MUST have the date and time correct over your mobile network, not your wifi network, for it to be definitely correct.
SO switch off wifi and connect mobile data to get correct dat time set.

Use Google DNS address in PC ethernet settings , restart router.
Than in phone clear playstore data and cache,clear downlaod manager data and cache,
Restart phone
download any app from playstore, it will wont show any downloading status till 5 mins but will start automatically by then. good luck.

not helping
Guys, i have tried deleting hosts file , putting # in front of ip address and any other possible way available over internet but not able to access playstore or google apps by my wifi although I can access them using my cellular data. Why is this happenning:crying:
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chitu98 said:
There are many user that are facing No connection Problems on Google Play Store . Also sync is also stopped and this happens many times :crying: after resolving it.
So here is a quick guide to FIX/ SOLVE it :
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Rooted Android Phone if not you may find guides on or XDA.
2.Root Browser or ES File Manager :angel:
3.Brain (of course)
Steps to follow:
1. Open Root Browser grant SuperSU permission.
2. Go to "/ " or root directory.
3. Open etc folder, where you will find "host" file
4. Copy that file to some where and open it as TEXT FILE
5. Now erase all the text there type or paste " 127.0.0.1 localhost " without quotes.
6. Just Save it.
7. Now open your Play Store or Sync your Account. It will work!!!
Also see that if you have installed Freedom, then uninstall it and then install it again.
Hit Like if worked :good:
Regards,
Editor: Chitu98
Website: Techno Crysis
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i have tried deleting hosts file , putting # in front of ip address and any other possible way available over internet but not able to access playstore or google apps by my wifi although I can access them using my cellular data. Why is this happenning

worked on S7 edge
chitu98 said:
There are many user that are facing No connection Problems on Google Play Store . Also sync is also stopped and this happens many times :crying: after resolving it.
So here is a quick guide to FIX/ SOLVE it :
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Rooted Android Phone if not you may find guides on or XDA.
2.Root Browser or ES File Manager :angel:
3.Brain (of course)
Steps to follow:
1. Open Root Browser grant SuperSU permission.
2. Go to "/ " or root directory.
3. Open etc folder, where you will find "host" file
4. Copy that file to some where and open it as TEXT FILE
5. Now erase all the text there type or paste " 127.0.0.1 localhost " without quotes.
6. Just Save it.
7. Now open your Play Store or Sync your Account. It will work!!!
Also see that if you have installed Freedom, then uninstall it and then install it again.
Hit Like if worked :good:
Regards,
Editor: Chitu98
Website: Techno Crysis
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I am ported rom resurrecrion rimix for karbonn titanium s5 ultra .
When i open playstore it shows connection error whith 2G,3G,wifi.
And also filemanager doesen't shows internal memory .
Please help....
The rom i ported is synogen based.

Playstore No internet connection error
HELLO FRIENDS ,
I AM USING ROOT PHONE AND I HAVE SAME ISSUE , SO I TRIED TO DO SAME THING AS GIVEN , BUT NOTHING Happened , BUT IT MAY BE working process , well forget, I got to the point .
Basically there is no issue in my playstore or host files , I was simply using "adaway" . So that's way is is showing no internet connection. Verry funny error was this .
Okk okk if you are facing same error and using "adaway" . Kuch ndaly remove " android.apis.google.com ", "mtalk.google.com" and "play-fe.googleapis.com" . From the adaway hostlist.
Thanks
Neeraj Chauhan
And every thing wil be solved .
If it is solved enjoy it