I have a question. You download an app from google play store to your device. And it fails to install due to device incompatibility or certificate error.
So where is the downloaded apk file stored in the device. Like in windows we have a temp folder, do we have a temp folder where the apk file is stored temporarily?
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wesleyel said:
I have a question. You download an app from google play store to your device. And it fails to install due to device incompatibility or certificate error.
So where is the downloaded apk file stored in the device. Like in windows we have a temp folder, do we have a temp folder where the apk file is stored temporarily?
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Go into ur file manager SD card, and the is a .idmTEMP folder is that it???
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jonah1234 said:
Go into ur file manager SD card, and the is a .idmTEMP folder is that it???
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No not that, I can't see any Idmtemp folder. It must be an app that you installed that created that.
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wesleyel said:
I have a question. You download an app from google play store to your device. And it fails to install due to device incompatibility or certificate error.
So where is the downloaded apk file stored in the device. Like in windows we have a temp folder, do we have a temp folder where the apk file is stored temporarily?
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Don't you think that if there is a compatibility error or incompatibility then it'll straight away not install or not even show as available for your device... Can't say anything about certificate error
paarkhi said:
Don't you think that if there is a compatibility error or incompatibility then it'll straight away not install or not even show as available for your device... Can't say anything about certificate error
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It shows actually its after its downloaded and about to install that it usually shows up as incompatible. but where is the downloaded apk from Google play stored.
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wesleyel said:
I have a question. You download an app from google play store to your device. And it fails to install due to device incompatibility or certificate error.
So where is the downloaded apk file stored in the device. Like in windows we have a temp folder, do we have a temp folder where the apk file is stored temporarily?
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open your rootexplorer and go to /cache/download
there was the Google play storing the downloaded files..
abenagiel said:
open your rootexplorer and go to /cache/download
there was the Google play storing the downloaded files..
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Thanks bro, you rock.
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It is a useful one, thanks
hello camrades
For this purpose, I use the Quick System Info (in Google Play)
It allows you to export to a SD card already installed in any way the application
Search on the SD card in the catalog /backups/user/...
In my case they seem to be under /mnt/asec
But there is one I can't find. Google's Music Player, the one you use when playing music you have stored in Google's Cloud.
Root /data/app is my 2 cent...
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chrillefr said:
Root /data/app is my 2 cent...
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Here's yet another answer
I just tried to download an app from google play -- 50 megs -- and the app successfully downloaded, but the install failed because I didn't have sufficient memory. But I had still lost 50 megs of phone storage space :-/ which I eventually traced back to /data/cache/ ; there was a 50-meg file in there called downloadfile.apk .
abenagiel said:
open your rootexplorer and go to /cache/download
there was the Google play storing the downloaded files..
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yup its right ....
but usually playstore deleted automatically...
except that files doesnt finish install... so it could be wrong phrase :silly:
if yours download temp doesn't deleted automatically try this.
create new file without extension example "04mountdl" and put this script.
#!/system/bin/sh
CACHESIZE=$(df -k /cache | tail -n1 | tr -s ' ' | cut -d ' ' -f2)
DATAONLY=$(getprop dalvik.vm.dexopt-data-only)
if [ "$DATAONLY" = "1" ]
then
NEEDED=60000
else
NEEDED=105000
fi
if [ $CACHESIZE -lt $NEEDED ]
then
mount -o bind /data/local/download /cache/download
fi
rm /cache/download/downloadfile*.apk >/dev/null 2>&1
exit 0
save file and copy to /system/etc/init.d folder.
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Kumabjorn said:
In my case they seem to be under /mnt/asec
But there is one I can't find. Google's Music Player, the one you use when playing music you have stored in Google's Cloud.
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Thank you, This information is still accurate for me on my NeXuS 7 It was driving me CRAAAAAAAAZZZZZZYYYYYYYYY so I am sooooo super appreciative!!!!
Cheers,
rydog66 said:
Thank you, This information is still accurate for me on my NeXuS 7 It was driving me CRAAAAAAAAZZZZZZYYYYYYYYY so I am sooooo super appreciative!!!!
Cheers,
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Cool, I'm glad this thread was helpful to you.
wesleyel said:
I have a question. You download an app from google play store to your device. And it fails to install due to device incompatibility or certificate error.
So where is the downloaded apk file stored in the device. Like in windows we have a temp folder, do we have a temp folder where the apk file is stored temporarily?
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abenagiel said:
open your rootexplorer and go to /cache/download
there was the Google play storing the downloaded files..
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Helpful post! But my phone (neo v) does not seem to have /cache/download directory!
It seems that this vares from rom to rom.
I thought that, the Playstore app uses /data/local to temporarily store .apk files while downloading, then installs them from there, and finally removes the temporary download-file (which then goes to /data/app).
arpith said:
Helpful post! But my phone (neo v) does not seem to have /cache/download directory!
It seems that this vares from rom to rom.
I thought that, the Playstore app uses /data/local to temporarily store .apk files while downloading, then installs them from there, and finally removes the temporary download-file (which then goes to /data/app).
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Check /mnt/asec its usually there for some phones. I think its the way some mobile phones allocate and handle memory that affects, maybe the rom also affects.
Cheers.
its useful
Thank You
Looks like I'm Having a similar issue with a different device it seems like the device can't extract/copy the temp file to the correct location from the temp folder and the Install fails Leaving you with a drive full of cache files I'll continue looking and let anyone know anything useful I find
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anyone know how to make YouTube play in high quality by default ? only one rom does this on its own and that's aloysus . I know when on wifi it will but I'm mostly on 3g. maybe there's on option on YouTube itself to do this ?
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anyone know how to make YouTube play in high quality by default ? only one rom does this on its own and that's aloysus . I know when on wifi it will but I'm mostly on 3g. maybe there's on option on YouTube itself to do this ?
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The version attached below will play in HQ by default.
Install through adb:
Code:
adb remount
adb push YouTube.apk /system/app
adb reboot
Install through Astro, or similar:
Code:
Place the file on your sdcard
Open Astro
Find YouTube.apk on your sdcard -> Click & Hold it -> Edit -> Move
Go to /system/app directory
Menu -> Edit -> Paste
Reboot your device
Enjoy!
-mak
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The version attached below will play in HQ by default.
Enjoy!
-mak
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Sweet. Thanks a lot.
getting the hang of using adb, worked like a charm.
thank you!
Glad to help
not sure what I did wrong but I couldn't get this to work. I didn't do ab method cause I rarely have access to a computer. did astro way and it wouldn't allow me to paste on system / app. I used Linda and that allowed me to copy / paste. I rebooted and tried YouTube but got same ole normal quality. I took a a look back at system / app and saw that YouTube apk was indeed there and it was. LOL this seems so simple and really isn't a huge deal but would be really nice for me to get this to work
not sure what I did wrong but I couldn't get this to work. I didn't do ab method cause I rarely have access to a computer. did astro way and it wouldn't allow me to paste on system / app. I used Linda and that allowed me to copy / paste. I rebooted and tried YouTube but got same ole normal quality. I took a a look back at system / app and saw that YouTube apk was indeed there and it was. LOL this seems so simple and really isn't a huge deal but would be really nice for me to get this to work
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it didn't work because you didn't do the adb method like stated above. hur dur ;-)
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rw6497 said:
not sure what I did wrong but I couldn't get this to work. I didn't do ab method cause I rarely have access to a computer. did astro way and it wouldn't allow me to paste on system / app. I used Linda and that allowed me to copy / paste. I rebooted and tried YouTube but got same ole normal quality. I took a a look back at system / app and saw that YouTube apk was indeed there and it was. LOL this seems so simple and really isn't a huge deal but would be really nice for me to get this to work
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Go with the ADB method, it'll work. Make sure you push, not install, install will fail with a message to the effect of same version already installed.
-mak
installed it last night, it actually makes the YouTube app worth using. where did you get the apk from?
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If using astro or any other file manager you have to turn on the root settings. Also setup the SU and then mount the system via the app. I use ES File Explorer. Works great, in sure.
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I did it with root explorer but when I rebooted the App was missing all together. Not listed in app drawer. I will give adb a shot but my adb drivers are all jacked.
Thanks for the apk.
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If using astro or any other file manager you have to turn on the root settings.
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Turn on root settings ? How ?
hallstevenson said:
Turn on root settings ? How ?
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Anyone ? I don't see any sort of setting in Astro. Tried "Linda" file manager too and saw nothing.
Ok, so my youtube started acting up, uninstalled, now i can't find the app anywhere to reinstall! I see it in appbrain on the pc, but not on the market app! Im a noob also so be gentle....any thoughts??
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Ok, after some researck i thout i figured it out...found a link with the download here in the forum...downloaded directly on to my NC, tried to install with astro file and the es explorer, and now i get this error...."Installation of download apks not supported"...any thoughts?
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locowd said:
Ok, after some researck i thout i figured it out...found a link with the download here in the forum...downloaded directly on to my NC, tried to install with astro file and the es explorer, and now i get this error...."Installation of download apks not supported"...any thoughts?
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You'll need to install the android sdk and set it up(there is a guide here though I don't remember where exactly). Once you do open a command prompt and type cmd. Then use cd C:\"wherever my android sdk is located"\ platform-tools
Put the youtube apk here too btw.
Then type
adb mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /system
adb push Youtube.apk /system/app
adb reboot
once it reboots youtube should be installed.
There may be a simpler way (I'd presume there is) but this is the only way I know how to do it
locowd said:
Ok, after some researck i thout i figured it out...found a link with the download here in the forum...downloaded directly on to my NC, tried to install with astro file and the es explorer, and now i get this error...."Installation of download apks not supported"...any thoughts?
~locowd
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I have a link to EVO's "HQ YouTube" apk in my blog fineoils.blogspot.com. If your NC is not on Froyo of any flavour, it works like a charm: smooth in scaling out any 1080p clips/movies. Couldn't make 'flash10.1 for 2.1" work though, so many embedded movies may be played only by other players -- for now.
Use adb to install.
Enjoy and comment on your success.
How do i know if i have froyo???
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if you ask big chance you don't have it
Ok so i fixed the problem, but im not sure how! All i did was go to book tools, unchecked allow non market apps, then checked it again, rebooted and tried redownloading with astro, and it worked!!! I GUESS SOMETIMES THE SIMPLEST FIXES HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT!
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How can we prepare program pack for cwm flash. for example I want to put google maps apk, gps fixapk, android zip apk, chrome apk, opera mini apk, 1mobile apk, google earth apk, firefox apk, etc. in same packet and then when I install new rom I want to flash this pack and alla of the programs will be installed in tehe same time and less time. can I?????
like cwm explorer.zip. it is a file explorer program that you install it after you flash cm9-10 for reaching files simply. View attachment explorer.zip
like http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1667051
I hope I explaned my wishes....
you can use this: Universal flasher tool, if you read the instructions.
Also, Titanium Backup has the option to create a CWM package of your backups (I don't know if it is available in the free version)
thank you forn your help but I couldnt find the program can you give me the link to reach the download directly
you can use this app on the market
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsInNjZC5hcHAyemlwIl0.
ayky33 said:
How can we prepare program pack for cwm flash. for example I want to put google maps apk, gps fixapk, android zip apk, chrome apk, opera mini apk, 1mobile apk, google earth apk, firefox apk, etc. in same packet and then when I install new rom I want to flash this pack and alla of the programs will be installed in tehe same time and less time. can I?????
like cwm explorer.zip. it is a file explorer program that you install it after you flash cm9-10 for reaching files simply. View attachment 1351878
like http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1667051
I hope I explaned my wishes....
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Oh my, Guys.. simpliest method is that:
- use your explorer.zip
- open it, its normal zip (you can use winrar or other explorer for compresed archives)
- go to ../system/app folder
- put there apps what you want to instal
- close zip file
- push prepared file to sd card
Thats all
there are other metods to ccwm instalation like install to data partition(it need other zip)
some info : if some apps fc's after such install propably this app's have lib files (it need more knowelage how to find their)
sry for mine weak english
I did it. I opened zip file and put 4 apk and cwm installed. And then again, I put 15 apk to this zip file cwm couldnt install it
Meybe your system partition is full? Did you checked it.
I added zip with posibility to install in both locations (should work I'm using this one to other things)
just paste your app to correck place data or system app folder
Why is this still going on?
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DanielSanchez said:
Why is this still going on?
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I couldnt understand you what do you mean with my poor english.....
ayky33 said:
I couldnt understand you what do you mean with my poor english.....
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It's in the wrong section... this should be posted in q&a.
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delete
delete ...
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delete ...
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If you want delete something, pls delete youself from this teread..
Author of tread just started in wrong section, although thread can be helpful for some ppl. But now is in correct palce
goings nuts. dug google for an hour, run search with root explorer, dug around on xda, turned phone upside down - but no luck. its not in data/app, system/app, cache/download, sdcard/download, to name some. its silly that single apk could be buried god knows where on android.
really run out of ideas where to search. any suggestions? thanks.
Probably in /sdcard/.android_secure then.
Check if it's installed on the sdcard in the program manager. If it is you can move it back to phone storage, which *will* be in /data/app.
TrymHansen said:
Probably in /sdcard/.android_secure then.
Check if it's installed on the sdcard in the program manager. If it is you can move it back to phone storage, which *will* be in /data/app.
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nice suggestions - thanks trym!
but no. it's not in .android_secure and it's not installled on sd. should be in data/app but no.
Are you sure you're looking for the right name? Remember, the filenames in /data/app need not even resemble the name of the app.
However, should be easy to find anyway.
Uninstall the app.
List the contents of data/app
Install it
List contents again and find the extra filename.
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Are you sure you're looking for the right name? Remember, the filenames in /data/app need not even resemble the name of the app.
However, should be easy to find anyway.
Uninstall the app.
List the contents of data/app
Install it
List contents again and find the extra filename.
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sure, i'm not quite certain what string to look for aside of obvious "zoom" or similar. however, when listing /app directories, the root browser displays the app icons so it's not hard to identify what's what but i just cannot locate it anyway. but thanks for effort!
Turns out I'd actually bought this app, sorry for not remembering. Installed it, mine is named "slide.cameraZoom-1.apk"
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Turns out I'd actually bought this app, sorry for not remembering. Installed it, mine is named "slide.cameraZoom-1.apk"
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He's right. Check for the above file name. In /data/app over here.
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He's right. Check for the above file name. In /data/app over here.
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i also bought it, but it wasn't in data/app.
anyway, status report: after last update from play store day ago it appeared in data/app under upper mentioned name. copied apk finally. where it was before the update remains a mystery.
Dont know whether its a nice suggestion or not
But if u r a root user dn u can download root app delete from market and in that just click on the app it will show u the destination of the apk.
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Hello,
I want to ask, how can i copy the .APK files of different apps i installed, i seen a way to make aoma installer package for my favorite apps. when i change rom its easier to get my apps back on my OB. My problem is that i cant seem to copy the files from the phone to SD card.
i tried with root explorer and ES explorer also. what am i doing wrong ?? i feel stupid help :laugh::laugh::silly::silly:
Go in main root folder...enter data inside that enter app..u ll get the apk files of the app installed
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SamBG said:
Go in main root folder...enter data inside that enter app..u ll get the apk files of the app installed
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thanks for your reply
I went there, but it seems that in menu it wont give me a copy option, and even when i do get that option it says that i can't save it to SD card, what permissions do i need to set there, maybe this the problem? and is it permission per files of folder ?? how can i set the option to copy from root to SD ?
sorry for bunch of questions :laugh::fingers-crossed:
Just use the app Super Backup. Backup apps option will copy app apks to sd card.
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thanks for your reply
I went there, but it seems that in menu it wont give me a copy option, and even when i do get that option it says that i can't save it to SD card, what permissions do i need to set there, maybe this the problem? and is it permission per files of folder ?? how can i set the option to copy from root to SD ?
sorry for bunch of questions :laugh::fingers-crossed:
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U just need tohav proper root permission dats it..!!
Orelse use backup apps...many are available in playstore
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ykumar00 said:
Just use the app Super Backup. Backup apps option will copy app apks to sd card.
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SamBG said:
U just need tohav proper root permission dats it..!!
Orelse use backup apps...many are available in playstore
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thanks for both of you guys, :good::good: i managed to use backup app, i still to check my es explorer permissions, i think it was root only with no read write stuff, i'll change it later on and try it.
right now i have those files backup so i want to try to create aroma package to install my apps on my next rom flash. i want to try the ParanoidAndroid ROM
Check that out here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085106
don't forget thanks button!!
Thanks for that link, i tried to use that app but for some reason it does not createnany zip file at all, i tried few times with the same resault.
I wonder if its bcoz im using win XP, i have all the updates needed but still no go.:-\
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cookiepuppy said:
Thanks for that link, i tried to use that app but for some reason it does not createnany zip file at all, i tried few times with the same resault.
I wonder if its bcoz im using win XP
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Used it in XP and no problems.
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Used it in XP and no problems.
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maybe the exe file is located in the wrong place ? damn that wierd, i tried it few more times and nada.
im going back to that thread and read all 11 pages LOL i guess im doing something wrong or that i miss something.
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maybe the exe file is located in the wrong place ?
[..]
i guess im doing something wrong or that i miss something.
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I'm rather sure it was created in the same folder the aroma-app-package-creator.jnlp was in and it's a zip file, there is no exe.
Probably yes but there was not really a problem you just need all the apk files and it takes some time but the result is very good and usefull.
My mistake, i was talking about the .jnlp file.
Btw i put in this paclage creator only the apk files and did not add any app folder.
I'm gonna try it again later on today. The first few try out the program worked pretty fast but no zip to be seen LOL. Lets see what will happen later on.
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:victory::victory::victory: YES, FINALLY. i made it :laugh::laugh: i think i know what was the problem. i didnt give enough time to create the .ZIP file. if would have waited for 20 secs longer on each earlier attempt, i would have had those files already. LMAO, i'm such a noob dang so stupid of me. well no i know to double check myself. hehe.