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Install apps from sd card?

Can it be done? Just curious.
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Yes it can. Just installed swype after downloading it from my computer. Just download the .apk app file and copy it to your sd card. Then use a file manager application to locate the file ( I used Astro) then just tap on the file and press open app manager and install it from there.
hope this helps
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There is a script floating around somewhere that can do that.
I have also used appmonster to install from a folder called appmanager on the sdcard.
Edit: Looks like you beat me to it Prophecy. I type too s l o w .
Also, I guess a file manager type program would work better than appmonster. I just use that because it is quick to install and I already have my apps backed up.

you can download the scripts that i wrote. view my thread on them in the first link in my signature for more info.

[Question] How to pull .apk's to use with different ROMs

I've been switching back and forth in recovery between Modaco's desire rom and CM. Recently I downloaded a couple beta's on the desire rom, which are all now closed, that I'm trying to get back on my CM rom. Is there a way to pull the .apk out of the Desire rom so I can use it with my CM? (Or with froyo or the new desire builds when they come out).
Thanks

Use Titanium Backup. Available for free in the market

Or you could use adb and pull the apks for /system/app or /data/app depending on where it was installed... even if you have app2sd, pull from /data/app will work since it is symlinked...
Code:
adb pull /system/app .
adb pull /data/app .

Most desire apks are not compatible with CM or any other non-sense ui roms.
Search a little and you'll know what i mean

PhantomRampage said:
Most desire apks are not compatible with CM or any other non-sense ui roms.
Search a little and you'll know what i mean
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If you read the first post, OP wasn't talking about desire app apk, but rather some 3rd party beta apps apks...

Slighty OT.
When I download & install an app from the market, where does its apk get stored on my Nexus running OS2.1? I went looking but could only find the inbuilt apps in the /system/app folder. I have a couple of apps that I would like to copy to my SD card with ASTRO prior for backup purposes. Thanks.

logger said:
Slighty OT.
When I download & install an app from the market, where does its apk get stored on my Nexus running OS2.1? I went looking but could only find the inbuilt apps in the /system/app folder. I have a couple of apps that I would like to copy to my SD card with ASTRO prior for backup purposes. Thanks.
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Depending on the install type specified... the app would either install as a normatl app or a protected app...
Normal apps are stored in /data/app, protected in /data/app-private

craigacgomez said:
Depending on the install type specified... the app would either install as a normatl app or a protected app...
Normal apps are stored in /data/app, protected in /data/app-private
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The thing is, my /data folder appears as empty and I have 80 apps installed!! I am using ASTRO file manager.

Winzip/winrar

logger said:
The thing is, my /data folder appears as empty and I have 80 apps installed!! I am using ASTRO file manager.
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Maybe astro can't view the list of files there... I can't list the files there in the terminal application without getting su privileges... use adb pull to get the files...

[Q] How to push "normal" Apps to the System?

Hello
I've a Question i have replaced the Mp3player with the default Android Music-Player..
The Mp3player was in the system ( /system/app/....)
and the normal installed apk's are in ( /data/app/....)
(I looked with the Root Explorer)
But.. when i only move the apk to the other folder then there is a Error
So what to do??
I only want the Music App in the System
Thanks for Answers

Install launcherpro and hide old player
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Borky_16 said:
Hello
I've a Question i have replaced the Mp3player with the default Android Music-Player..
The Mp3player was in the system ( /system/app/....)
and the normal installed apk's are in ( /data/app/....)
(I looked with the Root Explorer)
But.. when i only move the apk to the other folder then there is a Error
So what to do??
I only want the Music App in the System
Thanks for Answers
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The only thing you have to do, is putting the .apk to /system/app.
From then on, they can't be uninstalled.
The error could occur for example because system wasn't mounted as rw.

When i only transfer the apk then the App is not seen in the drawer
Is there a other Folder where the informations are saved from the app??

Get the app named SGS tools you can uninstall samsung default apps with it then get the app installer (by Rythm software) it check all your phone for apk and install it

exadeci said:
Get the app named SGS tools you can uninstall samsung default apps with it then get the app installer (by Rythm software) it check all your phone for apk and install it
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That means with App Installer i can move the apps to the system?? Like the SGS Tool?

Well if you remove samsung player and install android's original you'll have only this player so that's it ...

I just use "adb install application.apk" and it works fine for me...

exadeci said:
Get the app named SGS tools you can uninstall samsung default apps with it then get the app installer (by Rythm software) it check all your phone for apk and install it
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SGS tools sounds interesting. Don't see it in the Market, and forum search is still broken it seems. Where'd you find that app?
thx

Here you go:
SGS Tools

Thanks for the Link, but 'm searching for a Way to save My Apps to the System..
A Example: When i do a Factory Reset all my Apps are gone, but not the System apps like Camera and lots more..
I want to Push the Apps to the system because i don't want do use Titanium or other Apps..!

How to instal non-market apps??

I have the AT&T Galaxy Tab SGH-I987 rooted but I still can't figure out how to install non market apps. I've looked all over youtube, google and even here. Can anyone help me? I know it's more simple than what I'm making it out to be...

just download the apk (or download from PC and put in the sdcard).
Then use a file explorer like root explorer or ES File Explorer and click on it.

Also remember to check Settings > Applications > Unknown Sources. You probably did, but no harm in making sure.

vhallac said:
Also remember to check Settings > Applications > Unknown Sources. You probably did, but no harm in making sure.
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The AT&T version does not have this setting... Apparently they blocked it. When I try to install from SD card it will not allow... Is there anyway around this without rooting?

Use installer apps like File browsers, Back up and restore apps etc..
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[Q] What is the Best Method to get the *apk source file ???

i wanna know what is the best method that i can find the source file *apk on my device if i get the application from the play Store or any store ?? where can i find the source file of it to re install it when i need without internet connection ???

Backup of your app?
Plenty of apps available to back them up with, if you've already uninstalled it I think your only other option is to download again.

Use "App backup & restore".
It creates apk of your installed apps.
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how to make a new or edit an existing apk
hi folks
anyone can guide me how to edit and existing apk or how to make a new one
i am interested in learning
thanks

wild_saher010 said:
i wanna know what is the best method that i can find the source file *apk on my device if i get the application from the play Store or any store ?? where can i find the source file of it to re install it when i need without internet connection ???
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If your device is rooted you can find your applications at /data/app and your system applications at /system/app
Just stay careful of what you do with system apps

There are several apps which can do App backups for you if you have root, one example of an excellent backup application is Titanium Backup, the Pro version even allows you to sync your backup to Dropbox or Box. The apks of the backed up applications will then be in the Titanium Backup folder you designated on your SD Card and even in your Dropbox if you used the feature.

u r the man
pec0ra said:
If your device is rooted you can find your applications at /data/app and your system applications at /system/app
Just stay careful of what you do with system apps
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You are the man ,,,, thats what i talked about