Loading apk's from XDA forums??? - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am an Android newb, been with BlackBerry for the past 3 years. But I am decent with it. I have my Atrix rooted and running GingerBlur. My question is, is it just my phone or a XDA thing? I'm able to download and install .apk's from 4shared and other sites, but when I attempt to download them through XDA I get a " Cannot download. The Content is not supported on this phone." Error. Anyone else experience this, or is it just my phone? I tried searching, but that came up empty for me. Thanks in advance!

if you use the XDA forum app for android, whenever there is an attachment to the thread (such as APKs) you can click it from there, and it will download/install any APK that is attached. i use that method, because I get the same error as you when using the browser.

Thanks, I'll give that a try!

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[Q] T-Mobile Vibrant Avatar And Sims 3

I recently switched roms and lost the Avatar launcher and the Sims 3.apk.
I know you can open Avatar through the gallery but that's not as good for showing off.
Can anyone send me a link to download them, or maybe rip them off your device?.
I really miss them.
There are many ways to solve this.
First, is search the forum.
Second, know something about his, download a stock rom and pull it for yourself.
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heh, I just wanted to thank you for the links. google search popped this thread up. exactly what I needed
I keep getting an error when I try to install, problem parsing.
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I keep getting an error when I try to install, problem parsing.
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You're talking about the avatar.apk right?
do this in ADB
adb push avatar.apk /system/app
briankao1992 said:
You're talking about the avatar.apk right?
do this in ADB
adb push avatar.apk /system/app
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I am having a similar problem trying to install Avatar. I am running Bionix Final - Sims 3 installs fine, Avatar is a no go. I tried to copy it into /system/app using Root Manager - rebooted and it still does not appear... any ideas?
I don't really know, I'm still a noobie to this android stuff. I just pushed it into system/app/ using ADB, and it worked for me. I'm using fusion 1.1.
zaduma said:
There are many ways to solve this.
First, is search the forum. These kinds of topics are very common. This is approved and everyone loves you for doing this. Guess you didn't.
Second, know something about his, download a stock rom and pull it for yourself. This is approved and everyone loves you for doing this. Guess you didn't.
Third, be lazy. Everyone hates you for this (I speak for myself of course). Guess you did this.
Here you go bum.
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You go zaduma!
rorycs said:
I am having a similar problem trying to install Avatar. I am running Bionix Final - Sims 3 installs fine, Avatar is a no go. I tried to copy it into /system/app using Root Manager - rebooted and it still does not appear... any ideas?
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Is that Bionix a Froyo build?
I've posted a modified Avatar.apk that looks for the movie in the proper location on Froyo ROMs. It's tested on Onyx ROM, but should work on any Froyo ROM. It's here if anyone still looking for a workaround about this and the apks posted above don't work for you.
On avatar it says application not installed...? Also when I download it where does it download the file?
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I get a file not found when launching the avatar apk. I'm running macnut12. Hmmm, maybe I deleted the movie in the internal sd by mistake. Reverting back from a stock froyo (e.g. Eugene's unofficial froyo) through Odin should fix this issue. Am I correct?
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xriderx66 said:
On avatar it says application not installed...? Also when I download it where does it download the file?
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Is that directed at me? Do you mean on your phone? Downloads from the web should end up in a folder called Downloads on the internal sdcard. From there copy with root explorer or adb to the proper location (/system/app)
Sims 3
When I had this issue I had lost the entire Sims 3 game and not just the launcher. The second post only includes the launcher apk, so I will attach both. I am only reattaching the launcher just in case the one posted somehow does not work with the launcher posted prior.
FYI - I pulled these from my stock dump I made before I loaded my first custom ROM, and from what I have heard they will work ONLY on the T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant SGH-T959 and nothing else.
It may not matter, but I think it is best to install them in order. Also since the max upload on apk (for me at least) is 8Mb and the game is 74Mb I am putting them into an archive first and doing an external link, so you will need 7zip or something similar.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AUCGXHLK
Sims 3 parsing error on samsung vibrant
Can someone help me. I keep getting a parsing error everytime i open my sims 3 on my samsung vibrant.
how do i install this on my phone... do i save to my memory card are something.
hellobitchdog said:
how do i install this on my phone... do i save to my memory card are something.
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These are standard APK files. Basically they are Android installer packages. What to do with them or how to install them are basic aspects of using Android. If you plan on using an Android device as anything beyond a basic consumer device you should take the time to understand these basics because putting them here is beyond the scope of this thread.
This should help.
ok so i got it. but now when i use app installer to install the application it says parse error
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ok so i got it. but now when i use app installer to install the application it says parse error
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So do you have a T-mobile Vibrant SGH-T959? It absolutely will not work if you don't.
Did you install both APK files in the correct order for Sims 3?
Are you using a custom ROM? It may not work in all ROMs. If you are using a AOSPish ROM like Macnut I don't know if it will work, because AOSP is built from the (Android Open Source Project) and not from Samsung/T-mobile firmware.
I have only tested this to work on Bionix and Auxra ROMs myself.
I have a samsung vibrant... I am using android 2.2 i have no custom rom installed.. do i need to rename it are something. what is the order of the sims 3 apk. can u list a step by step instruction list on how to do this..
hellobitchdog said:
I have a samsung vibrant... I am using android 2.2 i have no custom rom installed.. do i need to rename it are something. what is the order of the sims 3 apk. can u list a step by step instruction list on how to do this..
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Something is wrong with your statement. Maybe I should have been more explicit in my questions. This only works for US T-mobile Vibrants. It is an exclusive item that was (non-exclusive version now available in the market for $4.99 http://www.appbrain.com/app/the-sims™-3/com.eamobile.sims3_na_qwf) only available on US T-mobile Vibrants. This package only restores Avatar and Sims 3 for those who lost it, it does not provide it to those that should not have it.
Here are the problems with your statement:
You can not be using a stock firmware and also be using 2.2. Sorry you have to pick one as T-mobile has not pushed a OTA 2.2 out yet. This is not for Bell customers or other non United States phones.
There is no reason for you to have lost these packages if you are not running a custom ROM as they are not uninstallable.
So as you can see, there is something very fishy with your story. If you are just confused and not lying about your situation then you are running a custom ROM or you would not have lost these. In this case try re-downloading the files, use the link in my first post (Post #13) and you would have to be really confused to not figure out the order to install because they are numbered. If it can not parse these then either your download is corrupt, you are missing one of the two installs, or phone is not a United States SGS-T959.

Voice Recorder

Can someone post the Voice Recorder from the stock ROM on our Vibrant? Also, I plan to use it on a 2.2 ROM (Onyx). Any compatibility issues with using the Voice Recorder on 2.2?
Thanks in advance.
Gump
I think you would be better served to post this in the dev section.
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I think you would be better served to post this in the dev section.
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That would not be good. Everyone would ***** and moan about him posting in the wrong.section like they own the forum.
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vtxGump said:
Can someone post the Voice Recorder from the stock ROM on our Vibrant? Also, I plan to use it on a 2.2 ROM (Onyx). Any compatibility issues with using the Voice Recorder on 2.2?
Thanks in advance.
Gump
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same hear, whoever has this could you please post it
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That would not be good. Everyone would ***** and moan about him posting in the wrong.section like they own the forum.
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True, but it is still the appropriate section to post this request in. Some people just don't seem to realize it... and they're a bunch a doody heads.
But I guess since I'm such a nice guy I'll just give it to you even if you did post in the wrong section.
Semper Fi,
Narco
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But I guess since I'm such a nice guy I'll just give it to you even if you did post in the wrong section.
Semper Fi,
Narco
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Does it work with the current 2.2 roms?
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Does it work with the current 2.2 roms?
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Don't know. Hang on a minute, I'll check.
Don't know why but de-odexer failed to de-odex it. I'm running a de-odexed rom so I can't test it now.
Thanks narco, but it didn't install. I took the apk out of the rar file you posted and tried to install that. No joy.
I really thought this was the right forum. I saw someone get yelled at in the Dev forum for posting app requests.
Don't know anything about de-odex so can't say why your file didn't work. I really like the ROM I'm using except for a few little ommissions like this. I wouldn't mind the file manager from the stock rom either if you have it. I hate these ad-supported ones in the market. I know I should support the developers and buy something, but these are things we got for free with our phones. I just want some of that free goodness.
Thanks again.
narcopolypse said:
But I guess since I'm such a nice guy I'll just give it to you even if you did post in the wrong section.
Semper Fi,
Narco
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thanx, i owe you a beer
will try this in a few
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
vtxGump said:
Thanks narco, but it didn't install. I took the apk out of the rar file you posted and tried to install that. No joy.
I really thought this was the right forum. I saw someone get yelled at in the Dev forum for posting app requests.
Don't know anything about de-odex so can't say why your file didn't work. I really like the ROM I'm using except for a few little ommissions like this. I wouldn't mind the file manager from the stock rom either if you have it. I hate these ad-supported ones in the market. I know I should support the developers and buy something, but these are things we got for free with our phones. I just want some of that free goodness.
Thanks again.
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No worries. Coincidentally, I happened to de-odex that file since my last post. So here is the de-odexed version that I have running perfectly on Froyo. And since you need it I'll attach a de-odexed copy of the file manager as well.
Thanks man
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narco, what am I doing wrong? I downloaded the rar files you posted and extracted the apk file. I moved the apk files to my internal SD card, then used a version of "Root Explorer" to launch the installer on these files. I get a message that says they weren't installed. No other helpful information as to why.
Is there some other method of getting these files to install?
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narco, what am I doing wrong? I downloaded the rar files you posted and extracted the apk file. I moved the apk files to my internal SD card, then used a version of "Root Explorer" to launch the installer on these files. I get a message that says they weren't installed. No other helpful information as to why.
Is there some other method of getting these files to install?
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Yes there is.
First you need to install the SDK.
Then plug your phone into your computer, enable USB debugging, open a command prompt on your computer, navigate to the folder where your apk resides and enter the following commands:
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C:\Phone Hacking\Vibrant>adb root
restarting adbd as root
C:\Phone Hacking\Vibrant>adb shell mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/st19 /system
C:\Phone Hacking\Vibrant>adb push VoiceRecorder.apk /system/app/
C:\Phone Hacking\Vibrant>adb reboot
Okay, I think I got it. I installed the sdk and tried the whole adb thing, but it said I couldn't go into adb root on production builds, then it occurred to me that all you were trying to do was move the apk file into the /system/app folder which can only be accessed by root.
I already had Root Explorer, which I used to move the apk file and it worked. Thanks for posting the files and your help. I've been wondering what I could do with ADB. I messed around with the usb drivers for a while but ended up getting adb to work via the wirelessadb app that was included in the Onyx rom.
Learning something new everyday.
Thanks again.
Gump
vtxGump said:
Okay, I think I got it. I installed the sdk and tried the whole adb thing, but it said I couldn't go into adb root on production builds, then it occurred to me that all you were trying to do was move the apk file into the /system/app folder which can only be accessed by root.
I already had Root Explorer, which I used to move the apk file and it worked. Thanks for posting the files and your help. I've been wondering what I could do with ADB. I messed around with the usb drivers for a while but ended up getting adb to work via the wirelessadb app that was included in the Onyx rom.
Learning something new everyday.
Thanks again.
Gump
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The reason you got an error about adb not switching to root mode is that you are running a production kernel. You might consider changing to a custom kernel. You can run a rooted kernel along with your current rom.
I would suggest one of Eugene's custom kernels. I currently run A4 but there is a new A5 out that I will switch to later tonight.
If you can't figure out how to install it send me another message. I'll be glad to help.
Edit: Just updated to A5. Runs Great! Super fast awesomeness!
vtxGump said:
Can someone post the Voice Recorder from the stock ROM on our Vibrant? Also, I plan to use it on a 2.2 ROM (Onyx). Any compatibility issues with using the Voice Recorder on 2.2?
Thanks in advance.
Gump
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Try this,from Bionix final.Copy to root and use root explorer to copy to system/app.
This is my first week with rooting/flashing. My primary reason for going this route has been to get some froyo goodness and extend my battery life. I have been reading that the stock kernel is the best way to get the most battery life. What do the custom kernels get you? I've stayed away from the lag fixes as well for the same reason.
Thanks for being so helpful.
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google talk app needed

I accidently removed Gtalk Pre installed app.I didn't find that in market to reinstall ..Can anyone pls put .apk file here please...
Thanks in advance
lol I need the exact same thing!! I thought the market would have it but NOPE... and now im stuck using the web version... if anyone can upload the necessary .apk files and point me to a guide on how I should proceed to fix it, I'd appreciate it!!!
download ROM you are using and unzip the file from zip/system/ (talk.apk)
What ROM are you using?
kokesh said:
download ROM you are using and unzip the file from zip/system/ (talk.apk)
What ROM are you using?
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Im using the stock ROM on the T-mobile Optimus T, donno if that helps, not sure where I can go to download it
If I ever find the .apk do i just install it from the SD card or do i have to move it to system/apps somehow? I DL'd some talk.apks for other phones and tried to install those and it fails, and i cant move them into the system/app directory with Astro... maybe i need to use some other tools? thanks, all very new to me lol
Look here:
http://ifile.it/x2yla54
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Thanks, that worked flawlessly
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Look here:
http://ifile.it/x2yla54
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Thank you very much...........
Need Google Talk, cannot DL from Play
LG Optimus V. Like others, I deleted it because I didn't use it... or thought I had. Now my cousin keeps sending me messages and they disaply, but I cannot respond to them. Nothing happens when I try.
I would like to reinstall it so I can use it to chat with my cousin. I have tried several versions of "talk.apk:, but all have failed.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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LG Optimus V. Like others, I deleted it because I didn't use it... or thought I had. Now my cousin keeps sending me messages and they disaply, but I cannot respond to them. Nothing happens when I try.
I would like to reinstall it so I can use it to chat with my cousin. I have tried several versions of "talk.apk:, but all have failed.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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link for gapps. Flash this like any other rom. if you want only the gtalk app, extract the archive and you will find the apk in \system\app.

[Q] Samsung App not updating 'cant install'

I think the title is self explanatory. I tried removing and downloading another version then copying it through root explorer etc and I still get the same error.
I can't install the UNSservice... update for my Samsung App. The reason I want this is that the camera update is out.
I've already tried searching on google and search. It comes up with irrelevant ones.
Please help
Best regards
You can install the camera apk. It is posted in another thread here.
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[Q] Download without install

Hi,
is there a way to download an app from the play store without installing it?
As I mentioned in another thread, I cannot install any apps since I keep getting an error message. A few minutes ago I discovered I can install an .apk over adb from my computer with android sdk.
I need "Hiapn Global". It's only 320kb and free, but I cannot find the apk anywhere on the internet. Could someone please be so kind to upload it somewhere, so I can download it and install it over adb?
Other ideas are appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.
Hi AllTernative,
There is this application over in the Development forum. I haven't used it, so I can't vouch for it. It does sound like it's what your looking for though.
~co~
Hi, thanks for your reply.
I just tried this a few minutes ago, but this programm does not find the app "HiAPN"... :/
I found the .apk of HiApn, this can be closed.
HiAPN
AllTernative said:
I found the .apk of HiApn, this can be closed.
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Where did you find .apk?? Please share.

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