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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When I try to download an .apk file from the browser, it tells me "no application can be found to open this file". This happened after I installed the new marketplace. did i do something wrong??
I use 'Root Explorer' app to open files if needed. Maybe more info about yer phoon
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oh. ha, sorry. Im running CM 6.1. I use clockworkmod recovery. it was doing fine until i installed the new marketplace.
If you're downloading from a site, like getjar.com or something, make sure you have "Install from Unknown Sources" allowed. I use Astro file manager to install them afterwards. You might want to try that one.
I've tried a bunch, and found the one I chose seems to do so much
But no matter, if you haven't already go through your command prompt and type su to gibe super user access to do its thong
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16cocopuffs said:
When I try to download an .apk file from the browser, it tells me "no application can be found to open this file". This happened after I installed the new marketplace. did i do something wrong??
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Quick question, did you install the .apk after you downloaded it?
No, it didn't let me. But I can still see and use the new marketplace. It's just when I try to install an .apk from the browser. It says the whole "no application can be found to open this file." But when i go through Astro, it lets me install the apps there. It's like the package installer isn't being recognized or something in the browser...
And now it tries to open the apk with Gameboid. :/
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16cocopuffs said:
No, it didn't let me. But I can still see and use the new marketplace. It's just when I try to install an .apk from the browser. It says the whole "no application can be found to open this file." But when i go through Astro, it lets me install the apps there. It's like the package installer isn't being recognized or something in the browser...
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Turn "allow installation of non-market applications" on, then try it again. It's in your settings menu under application settings. Let me know how it goes
I tried it, still nothing. :/
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16cocopuffs said:
I tried it, still nothing. :/
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What are you using to try to install the apk?
16cocopuffs said:
No, it didn't let me. But I can still see and use the new marketplace. It's just when I try to install an .apk from the browser. It says the whole "no application can be found to open this file." But when i go through Astro, it lets me install the apps there. It's like the package installer isn't being recognized or something in the browser...
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Don't install things from the browser then. Its not the new market that's causing the problem. What browser are you using?
Dolphin HD. I've tried that one, opera, and some the stock one and still nothing. But ya, it'll still let me get them from Astro. Thanx though. =]]
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Just download ES File explorer and install from there. Browser is definitely not the best route for installing .apk's.
Hi, I downloaded the Cosmic Flow live wallpaper and put the apk file onto my SD card. But when i open the file in astro, there is no install option. I tried downloading wallpaper from several different sites but none of them work. Any ideas? This method has worked for me previously.
Maybe your "PackageInstaller.apk" is missing/corrupted. It's the app which installs non-market apps.
It's explained here -->
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
make sure you have enable non-market apps>click the apk which you want to download>click "open app manager">click "install"
if you cannot install an app like this then i dont know watch goin on....
Mayank77 said:
Maybe your "PackageInstaller.apk" is missing/corrupted. It's the app which installs non-market apps.
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how do i know if my package installer is missing?
zelda707 said:
how do i know if my package installer is missing?
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Check in
/system/app
Mayank77 said:
Check in
/system/app
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The app isn't there, how do i fix it?
Sorry for being such a pain
zelda707 said:
The app isn't there, how do i fix it?
Sorry for being such a pain
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Yes ,so finally you found the root cause of your problem - missing file
I strongly suggest you flash a new ROM.
Else , download your ROM once again.
Copy the Package installer app from the downloaded ROM file and place it into /system/app
guys why when i put an app in system/app it doesn't install it automatically?
even after the reboot, i have to install it manually...
pochopsp said:
guys why when i put an app in system/app it doesn't install it automatically?
even after the reboot, i have to install it manually...
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Well...umm I'm afraid you have to re-flash your ROM
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.
I'm trying to install the latest version of Messenger from Google but I keep getting an error. I'm running Minimus with SimpleAOSP GAPPS. I didn't see a messenger apk in system/app but I did find it's folder in data/app and I deleted that. After that I rebooted but i'm still getting an error on install. Any ideas?
czonin said:
I'm trying to install the latest version of Messenger from Google but I keep getting an error. I'm running Minimus with SimpleAOSP GAPPS. I didn't see a messenger apk in system/app but I did find it's folder in data/app and I deleted that. After that I rebooted but i'm still getting an error on install. Any ideas?
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What's the actual error you're getting from the Play Store?
czonin said:
I'm trying to install the latest version of Messenger from Google but I keep getting an error. I'm running Minimus with SimpleAOSP GAPPS. I didn't see a messenger apk in system/app but I did find it's folder in data/app and I deleted that. After that I rebooted but i'm still getting an error on install. Any ideas?
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find the apk with google, install it that way. i have the same issue with google play music. what i did was just take the apk from my nexus 5 and installed it on the nexus 6. it works fine, and no more play store error(can uninstall and reinstall now).
Mistertac said:
What's the actual error you're getting from the Play Store?
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When trying to sideload i'm getting "app not installed", and when trying to install from the store i'm getting error -505.
czonin said:
When trying to sideload i'm getting "app not installed", and when trying to install from the store i'm getting error -505.
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stick the apk into /system/app/ and reboot. itll install itself.
simms22 said:
stick the apk into /system/app/ and reboot. itll install itself.
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Worked, thanks for the help!
czonin said:
Worked, thanks for the help!
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Any idea why i'm unable to update system apps? I just tried to install the new version of the Play Store and I hit the same issue of not being able to install.
czonin said:
Any idea why i'm unable to update system apps? I just tried to install the new version of the Play Store and I hit the same issue of not being able to install.
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honestly, i have no idea why. maybe the gapps you used(if you are on a custom rom).
simms22 said:
honestly, i have no idea why. maybe the gapps you used(if you are on a custom rom).
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That's what i'm thinking as well.
I got error I just cleared data from play services and play store installed fine
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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/
#anurag said:
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.