Has anyone been able to download and install a 3rd party apk? I downloaded popcorn time and when i try to install it, all i get is a message that says "cannot open file".
pablomoca said:
Has anyone been able to download and install a 3rd party apk? I downloaded popcorn time and when i try to install it, all i get is a message that says "cannot open file".
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Installed two 3rd party with no problem.
yiyo said:
Installed two 3rd party with no problem.
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Yeah i finally got it to work. I installed it through a file explorer and that worked. Someone else let me know to try that. Seems to be working.
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I just rooted again after boot looping. 1.3 and using Manual Nooter per instructions in that thread, fixed permissions in RM, USB debugging is checked. I'm up and running just fine, however I can't install Amazon App Store. I click on the .apk in the downloads of my browser and I get two choices to use, " App Installer", and "Package Installer". I try App Installer and I get "The application was not able to install onto your device. Please "Archive" and then "UnArchive" the application to try again. How do I "Archive" and then UrArchive" the application?
I try Package Installer and I get "There is a problem parsing the package".
I've reset and rooted numerous times because of boot loops issue, which I'm pretty sure I've solved, but every previous time I was able to install Amazon App Store.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Well I am not an expert by any means but it sort of sounds like a bad file have you tried deleting it and re-DLing it? You can DL it right onto the nook via email for example, Amazon will email you the link. If it's any problem other than that then it's way out of my league. Hope that works!
I've downloaded the .apk numerous times with stock browser and Opera Mini, and tried downloading it from the email amazon sent me with the download link. Same issues with all attempts.
Have you tried opening it with a file browser like Astro? Also try downloading the apk to your PC and then copy it to your Nook via USB, the Download on your Nook could be getting screwed up.
Also if you have ADB setup you can try running the command "adb install [insert apk filename here]" to try to install the Amazon Store.
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reebz said:
I just rooted again after boot looping. 1.3 and using Manual Nooter per instructions in that thread, fixed permissions in RM, USB debugging is checked. I'm up and running just fine, however I can't install Amazon App Store. I click on the .apk in the downloads of my browser and I get two choices to use, " App Installer", and "Package Installer". I try App Installer and I get "The application was not able to install onto your device. Please "Archive" and then "UnArchive" the application to try again. How do I "Archive" and then UrArchive" the application?
I try Package Installer and I get "There is a problem parsing the package".
I've reset and rooted numerous times because of boot loops issue, which I'm pretty sure I've solved, but every previous time I was able to install Amazon App Store.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you check the "Unknown Sources" box in Settings -> Applications?
I don't mean to be condescending, but you didn't mention it in the OP.
yes, unknown sources is checked. I figured out how to fix problem. I moved .apk's to system/app using Root Explorer and using Package Installer, they installed just fine.
reebz said:
yes, unknown sources is checked. I figured out how to fix problem. I moved .apk's to system/app using Root Explorer and using Package Installer, they installed just fine.
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Have the same problem and has heard the same soln. Root explorer is $4 at Android Mkt. Anyway to get it free ?
I paid for it. There may some other file managers that you can use, but I just dropped the dough for Root Explorer.
anilct said:
Have the same problem and has heard the same soln. Root explorer is $4 at Android Mkt. Anyway to get it free ?
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For what it does it is cheap for $4. We need to pay for apps or else developers will quit building them.
jerrykur said:
For what it does it is cheap for $4. We need to pay for apps or else developers will quit building them.
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Unless I am mistaken this does nearly everything Root Explorer does. At least I think I've heard that before. Having paid for and more importantly become familiar with Root Explorer, I have't actually tried it. But I do know it comes HIGHLY recommended.
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd
Please Help - This doesn't solve my problem
Just rooted 1.3 again with both manual nooters. Everything is working fine now but I want to download Amazon App Store from The web.
It downloads fine but wont install - gives me a "your phone is protected" warning box saying that I should go to Settngs/Application and check the box to allow for outside downloads.
I DON'T HAVE AN APPLICATIONS OPTION UNDER SETTINGS. I had one when I was running cm7 - but not for a simple 1.3 manual nooter.
I have looked everywhere I can think of - can anyone help or have a work-around?
Hi, I am having problem with installation of non-market applications. It keeps telling me "installation unsuccessful". I have checked the non-market and cleared my cache. I have also rooted my htc dream but it won't work.pls can anyone tell me how to make it install?thanks
what is the proses you are going through to download an non market app? often i find i need to download them to my computer then put it in my memory card and then open it on the phone with root explorer or linda or whatever you use. but only some .apk files will work depending on the rom you have installed
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what is the proses you are going through to download an non market app? often i find i need to download them to my computer then put it in my memory card and then open it on the phone with root explorer or linda or whatever you use. but only some .apk files will work depending on the rom you have installed
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Thanks but I have not installed any rom yet.I only rooted.can I use the root explorer or Linda?will it work?
it will depend on the .apk, give it a shot, linda is free in the market. after you download your 3rd party app, open it with linda and see what happens if it tries to download but then you get an error at the end the app may not work for your phone/firmware.
onyx014u said:
Hi, I am having problem with installation of non-market applications. It keeps telling me "installation unsuccessful". I have checked the non-market and cleared my cache. I have also rooted my htc dream but it won't work.pls can anyone tell me how to make it install?thanks
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If the app downloads but installation fails, usually its because the app requires a newer android version
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This may seem like a ridiculous question at first glance but I can't work it out.
I have an international I9305, stock 4.1.2 Rom and no root with over 10Gb storage spare.
For some reason I'm randomly unable to install 3rd party apks. I've checked the box to allow installation from unknown sources. Just now I've downloaded the AirDroid2 beta apk, went into ES file manager, clicked the apk file but can't click install. I get the permissions list and the option to cancel but the install button is greyed out. The cancel button works fine. If I wait a few hours and try again apps will install without issue.
I tried installing another apk that previously installed without issue but that won't either.
Installing apps from the play store work as normal
Reboot didn't solve it.
So: Has anyone else come across this issue? Any idea how to work around it in future?
Edit: Worked it out. Turns out the app Screen Filter stops you installing third party apps when active. Never even considered it would have made a difference.
Has anyone had any luck downloading a 3rd party app and installing it? I downloaded the popcorn time apk and when i try to install it, i get the message "can't open file". I did check the unknown sources box.
pablomoca said:
Has anyone had any luck downloading a 3rd party app and installing it? I downloaded the popcorn time apk and when i try to install it, i get the message "can't open file". I did check the unknown sources box.
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Have you tried clicking on it in a file manager app?
apascual89 said:
Have you tried clicking on it in a file manager app?
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You're the man. Worked perfectly.
pablomoca said:
You're the man. Worked perfectly.
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Yeah for some reason that happens to me sometimes as well :good:
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Doesn't let me use APK when I tap on it it says "can't open file"
devvshukla said:
Thanks bro, last time I try to install it from apkmirror it failed.
Is it the original APK or someone ported it to work on other devices?
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original apk bro
install it its safe
jmindset said:
Doesn't let me use APK when I tap on it it says "can't open file"
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download it again or use this link:::: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/marti...se/phone-25-0-218361296-android-apk-download/
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download it again or use this link:::: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/marti...se/phone-25-0-218361296-android-apk-download/
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Thank you kind sir. It worked! Appreciate the hard work
the app isnt getting installed...
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Anurag, after installing this apk file, while calling someone every time the app crashes & says 'Phone has stopped' & the calling screen has gone, there is also no option for 'Hang up'
How to fix it?
Please solve the problem.
Swayangdipta said:
Anurag, after installing this apk file, while calling someone every time the app crashes & says 'Phone has stopped' & the calling screen has gone, there is also no option for 'Hang up'
How to fix it?
Please solve the problem.
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Give ALL permissions to this app including modify system settings and display over other apps, and, set it as your default phone app.