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[Q] How to clean up any traces of a installed app?

I installed MX Video Player 1.6e and was going to upgrade it to the latest version of the software. So I uninstall MX Video Player and when I tried to install the latest version of MX Video Player, it say "Out of Space".
I did some reading up and there is a few post about deleting the odex file under Android/App/Data. However, there isn't any odex file in that folder. I even tried deleting the who Data folder and it does not solve the issue. Anyone has any idea where I can go to clean up the install file for MX Video Player?

Just where is the Android/App/Data folder ? I can't seem to find it.
Try deleting the app via Titanium Backup and also check if you are really out of storage space ?

The full path is mnt/sdcard/android/app/data.
The app has already been deleted so it is not showing up in Titanium Backup. I have double check the storage space and I got a good 1.1gb of space left.
So not really sure what to do from this point. I know that I can install the latest version of MX Video Player if I do a full wipe but I rather avoid doing this if I can.

Same problem here. Just can't install titanium backup and poweramp..
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Don't do it! Stick to 1.6e as later versions have the DTS codec removed which sucks donkey balls.
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There is a solution
Install lucky patcher open it and press the menu key click on troubleshooting > remove fixes and patches
All done now install your app
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danteoo7 said:
There is a solution
Install lucky patcher open it and press the menu key click on troubleshooting > remove fixes and patches
All done now install your app
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You can also just remove the .odex file for the app you patched. It will be in /data/app/nameofapk.odex
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Try the app "SD Maid"
It cleans up the system and leftover files. Kind of CCleaner for Android.

Dan_Aykroyd said:
Try the app "SD Maid"
It cleans up the system and leftover files. Kind of CCleaner for Android.
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SD maid doesn't help. Cleaned up my entire phone and still couldn't install Poweramp and titanium backup.
Wiped my data and performed a clean install of PA last night, and managed to install and update TB but Poweramp still doesn't install.
OP has the same problem as me, just different apps
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danteoo7 said:
There is a solution
Install lucky patcher open it and press the menu key click on troubleshooting > remove fixes and patches
All done now install your app
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Finally!! Thanks a lot. I think it should work for the OP too.
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Yes it will work for the op or any other app because its the universal solution for this problem
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Well, I'm kind of offtopic but actually I solved this problem just by uninstalling the codec app.

danteoo7 said:
There is a solution
Install lucky patcher open it and press the menu key click on troubleshooting > remove fixes and patches
All done now install your app
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The above solution totally works!!!
After 2 weeks of struggle with other music apps, finally found the solution
THanks a BUNCH

Play store df-bpa09 error

I cant install apps on play stire anymore there is always an error 'df-bpa09' can someone help?
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Please give some details which rom you are using and version of it.
Is application of play store opens or not? On your mobile.
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You may try
Go to settings
Then accounts and settings
Then check auto synchronize is ON
If not on keep on
Wait to synchronized the mail and account
Then reboot may work
Or you may try deleting and reboot and sign up again your google account
Pl tell it worked?
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Meko07 said:
I cant install apps on play stire anymore there is always an error 'df-bpa09' can someone help?
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Application - manage applications - all - google play - clear data.

pk76 said:
Application - manage applications - all - google play - clear data.
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I have cleared tge data 4 times and it dont work
and i cant delete my account be ause i must do a factory resett for that
Srry for my bad enlgish
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jatinmend said:
Please give some details which rom you are using and version of it.
Is application of play store opens or not? On your mobile.
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Im using boypes cm7.
I can also open play store and i can just install apps which i have installed in the past but other apps i cant install i tried many other roms like zeus and the same problem are there i think it is my account i try to create another account
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Try titanium back up
Get the titanium back up.apk using pc from Maxwriter which is the site name I forget the exact
Copy it to your sd card
Install in your phone
Use application and uninstall play store
Then delete play store permanently
Reboot then
Get play store.apk from net via pc
Install it on your phone
It will work
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Pl see the images
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I have create a new google account and it work now thanks for all
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Alredy happen to me
A common error occurs to Android users when they attempt to use Google Play to download apps that says “Error Processing Purchase DF-BPA-09″. The error usually doesn’t allow users to download anything and the problem will reoccur with every attempt.
The following steps usually fix this problem.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Applications.
3. Select the All tab.
4. Locate and tap Google Services Framework.
5. Select the Clear data button.
6. Tap OK on the warning that appears.
Although you may not have to, try restarting the device, then try to use Google Play. You should now have no problem downloading apps.

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A common error occurs to Android users when they attempt to use Google Play to download apps that says “Error Processing Purchase DF-BPA-09″. The error usually doesn’t allow users to download anything and the problem will reoccur with every attempt.
The following steps usually fix this problem.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Applications.
3. Select the All tab.
4. Locate and tap Google Services Framework.
5. Select the Clear data button.
6. Tap OK on the warning that appears.
Although you may not have to, try restarting the device, then try to use Google Play. You should now have no problem downloading apps.
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Many thaanks it work now
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Unable to install apps from apk

Hey all I need a bit of help, my XZ won't install apps from apk on the SD card.
The install from unknown sources is ticked, package installer opens but the install button won't work, the cancel button does!
Running stock 4.1.2 build 253
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boh113 said:
Hey all I need a bit of help, my XZ won't install apps from apk on the SD card.
The install from unknown sources is ticked, package installer opens but the install button won't work, the cancel button does!
Running stock 4.1.2 build 253
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Try updating to 4.2.2 android.
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No update available through the OTA. Don't have a pc available.
Dunno what happened I use to be able install apks, phone crashed so I factory reset and now I can't install the apps...
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Oh otherwise I would have sent u an update to 4.2.2 but u would need an pc. Anyway seems strange. What exactly happens when u try to install an apk? Try taking the sd card out. Try downloading the apk u wanna install on to the phone without the sd card. Then try installing it. Let me know if that works.
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Using explorer I go to the file, tap on it package installer comes up, tap install, installer opens with app details and permissions, try to tap install but the button doesn't highlight it's been pressed, nothing happens. Cancel button works fine
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Could be an application you already installed is doing this.
Remove the apps one by one and try again.
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boh113 said:
Using explorer I go to the file, tap on it package installer comes up, tap install, installer opens with app details and permissions, try to tap install but the button doesn't highlight it's been pressed, nothing happens. Cancel button works fine
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Can u try taking the sd card out download or transfer one of the apk on to the phone without the sd card so it is actually put on to the phone then try installing it. Let me know what it does.
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This guy has similar issue but he solve it by removing an app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41222140
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If you have a screen related app like screen filter or voodoo colour filter, uninstall it.
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Clear data for the Media Storage app:
Settings > Applications > Manage Apps > All
Scroll down to Media Storage
Select clear data
Try and install your apk.
If it still doesn't work, do the same for Package Installer.

dante501 said:
Can u try taking the sd card out download or transfer one of the apk on to the phone without the sd card so it is actually put on to the phone then try installing it. Let me know what it does.
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I downloaded the apk to internal storage and took the SD Card out, Same issue as before. I get all the way to installer but the install button wont press, only the cancel button works.
gm007 said:
This guy has similar issue but he solve it by removing an app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41222140
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Had a look at the thread but I don't have "glovebox" installed or any screen filters.
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If you have a screen related app like screen filter or voodoo colour filter, uninstall it.
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I dont have any screen related apps or screen filters.
kgs1992 said:
Clear data for the Media Storage app:
Settings > Applications > Manage Apps > All
Scroll down to Media Storage
Select clear data
Try and install your apk.
If it still doesn't work, do the same for Package Installer.
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Ok cleared data for Media Storage, no effect.
Cleared data for Package Installer, no effect.
Cleared data for a bunch of other apps with no effect other than losing all my ringtones and notification sounds
Unless I can figure out whats stopping the installation of apps from apk's i just might have to factory reset and start again to see which app it is thats causing these issues.
Thanks all for your help so far!

Ok guys thank you to everyone for helping me. I feel so freakin stupid right now... and rightly so.
I realised that "LUX" auto brightness app was the issue. head slap. Didnt even think of it as a screen related app. Another head slap.
I had stupidly deleted all the apps that trigger sleep mode in Lux's settings ... added package installer back to the list and everything works fine now.
Again a huge thank you to you all for helping and a big sorry for my stupidity.
boh113 said:
I downloaded the apk to internal storage and took the SD Card out, Same issue as before. I get all the way to installer but the install button wont press, only the cancel button works.
Had a look at the thread but I don't have "glovebox" installed or any screen filters.
I dont have any screen related apps or screen filters.
Ok cleared data for Media Storage, no effect.
Cleared data for Package Installer, no effect.
Cleared data for a bunch of other apps with no effect other than losing all my ringtones and notification sounds
Unless I can figure out whats stopping the installation of apps from apk's i just might have to factory reset and start again to see which app it is thats causing these issues.
Thanks all for your help so far!
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boh113 said:
Ok guys thank you to everyone for helping me. I feel so freakin stupid right now... and rightly so.
I realised that "LUX" auto brightness app was the issue. head slap. Didnt even think of it as a screen related app. Another head slap.
I had stupidly deleted all the apps that trigger sleep mode in Lux's settings ... added package installer back to the list and everything works fine now.
Again a huge thank you to you all for helping and a big sorry for my stupidity.
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Great glad some of us were able to help.
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When I try to download movie hd or any app like this it downloads but then says unable to scan and I can't open it. My phone is Xperia Z5

Davidewing said:
When I try to download movie hd or any app like this it downloads but then says unable to scan and I can't open it. My phone is Xperia Z5
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wrong section, this is for the xperia z, the first xperia z phone, the one from 2013. Please write in the right section of the forum. thanks

Problem with installing Android apk which is not from play store!

Guys, pls help! I have Sony Xperia Z smartphone with Android 4.2.2 OS. Whenever I want to install some Android apk which is not from Google play store, a problem occurs. This is how I do it: I transfer Android apk from my computer to my sd card and then I locate it with Astro file manager, but when I start an installaton by pressing option "Install", nothing happens. It's just like that option "Install" is frozen. What confuses me the most is that I've already enabled the option "Unknown sources" (Allow installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store)
Does anyone know how to fix this? Thx!

If you are using any apps like Twilight that create a screen filter, then you need to deactivate them before installing an apk (or in the case of Twilight, activate the app filter in its settings).
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Now that truly is a strange issue. My suggestion Sony gave me when I called em up when I had a similar problem,back up your data and reset the phone. Simple as that.

Didn't read your last sentence.
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Have you tried putting them on internal memory instead of the SD card?
I have seen it where for whatever reason (usually the type of format that the SD card was done with), some APK's just will not install from the external SD ..
Also, maybe try a different file manager than Astro ...

What apps are you trying to install? if all else fails at least try putting file in system/app then reboot phone
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kingvortex said:
If you are using any apps like Twilight that create a screen filter, then you need to deactivate them before installing an apk (or in the case of Twilight, activate the app filter in its settings).
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This is true. I tried it with installing screen filter and enabling it. Can't install apps when enabled.
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kingvortex said:
If you are using any apps like Twilight that create a screen filter, then you need to deactivate them before installing an apk (or in the case of Twilight, activate the app filter in its settings).
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Aaaaaaaaaaa! Thank you so muuuch! I'm using an apk "Screen filter" and when disabled it, I managed to install an apk!!! You are the king! Thx again!

You're welcome.
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I'm really greatful to everyone for all answers! Thank you guys!

Some apps don't want to install

Hi. I have a Xperia z in a stock ROM with Android 5.0.2 lollipop. but I noticed that some applications refuse to install whereas I have space on my internal and memory card. I also unchecked "unknown sources" and even restored the mobile.during installation it say"" cannot install. I do not understand where the problem is.
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Sehigeago2011 said:
Hi. I have a Xperia z in a stock ROM with Android 5.0.2 lollipop. but I noticed that some applications refuse to install whereas I have space on my internal and memory card. I also unchecked "unknown sources" and even restored the mobile.during installation it say"" cannot install. I do not understand where the problem is.
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Some apps are not compatible with android lollipop.
Can you make it clearly what's the problem?
Which apps, rooted phone or not, what u restored, etc etc.
Btw, sometimes a fresh install will fix things... Just download and create ftf with xperifirm and flash with flashtool. Note that internal sd will be wiped then so backup ur photos etc.
After that, don't use titanium backup to restore apps, it may cause issues too.

The latest version of modern combat 5 and mc4. I tried also one another but i forgot the name. When I take the apk file,i click on install and it show me "installing" but at the end it say "cannot install ".
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Sehigeago2011 said:
The latest version of modern combat 5 and mc4. I tried also one another but i forgot the name. When I take the apk file,i click on install and it show me "installing" but at the end it say "cannot install ".
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Then Download from playstore?

I have downloaded it from play store and when the downloading is finish, it say "error " during the installation.
Sorry if my english is bad.
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Sehigeago2011 said:
I have downloaded it from play store and when the downloading is finish, it say "error " during the installation.
Sorry if my english is bad.
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Hmm I don't know then. I dont play any games at all.
How did u upgrade to 5.0.2? Flashed zip or ftf?

I'm on a stock ROM. I upgrade it by ota. I Will upload a screenshot of my problem
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