How do I install an apk from the sd card?
I have a rooted Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1.1. I have copied GameGuardian_6.0.0.apk onto my sd card. I have downloaded and installed appInstaller but it doesn't see the file. It does see Amazon App Installer. I have checked that I can open the pictures on the SD card in the Gallery. When I poke at my SD card, it asks if I want to unmount it (I say no). I have also tried the method klacenas has posted about using the phones internet browser to load the file. No joy. I get the error "Connection problem".
Can you help me?
go to settings, security and tick the unknown sources box. then using a file explorer go to where you have the apk file and click it, should install then
okay
Yes, I do already have "Unknown Sources" checked.
Can you recommend a file explorer?
skimminstones said:
go to settings, security and tick the unknown sources box. then using a file explorer go to where you have the apk file and click it, should install then
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ES File Explorer works for me...
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ohdhalia said:
Yes, I do already have "Unknown Sources" checked.
Can you recommend a file explorer?
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Es file explorer/root explorer or the free one its called explorer by speed software
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Hi everyone , i have problem copying files from sd cart to phones system folder with root explorer. i can delete/move files within system folder but i cant copy anything from sd card ( when i press paste nothing happens)
any help would be appreciated
mokazas said:
Hi everyone , i have problem copying files from sd cart to phones system folder with root explorer. i can delete/move files within system folder but i cant copy anything from sd card ( when i press paste nothing happens)
any help would be appreciated
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Have you mounted the folder as RW?
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yes i did . i can do everything except for copying files to system folder.
mokazas said:
yes i did . i can do everything except for copying files to system folder.
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mmm, maybe you have a very old version of root explorer? I don't know man, never happened to me.
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seems that my root explorer version was too old , i updated it and seems that now it works fine.
mokazas said:
seems that my root explorer version was too old , i updated it and seems that now it works fine.
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Wow, lucky shot ^^ have fun
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I found that a few times after re flashing/rooting and its usually because I haven't installed busybox properly. (App installed but not *installed*)
Glad you sorted it tho
Kiwi
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Hy.
I want to paste files to system folder from sd card via root explorer (not old version), but it says that i cant because the file system is read-only.I know ,i had to press the button to mount the folder to r/w, but i havent got tis button anywhere.I repeat: im not using old version of root explorer (i tried 2.5.1 and 2.9.3 but the same problem). My phone is xperia x8 (android v 2.1.1).Please help.Sorry for my english, its not my native language
I use File Expert but I had the same problem. I don't know whether this solution is available or not, but it's worth a shot right?
You should first go to settings ---> File explorer settings ---> 'tick' Root Explorer
Then the mount option should appear. Try and see
using file export and I can't paste to system folder.
JasonEddie said:
I use File Expert but I had the same problem. I don't know whether this solution is available or not, but it's worth a shot right?
You should first go to settings ---> File explorer settings ---> 'tick' Root Explorer
Then the mount option should appear. Try and see
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I'm trying to paste a file to the system folder, I have root expert ticked and mounted the folder. But it keeps saying "operation failed", please help.
In File Expert you should mount system as read-write manualy no matter that root explorer option is ticked on.
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Silly question but are you rooted? That's the main thing that springs to mind here that and are you sure you've granted root explorer su permissions?
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heavy_metal_man said:
Silly question but are you rooted? That's the main thing that springs to mind here that and are you sure you've granted root explorer su permissions?
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dw it's not a silly question!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to be rooted only then u get the Mount r/o :r/w button!!
kiwiBratwurst said:
I found that a few times after re flashing/rooting and its usually because I haven't installed busybox properly. (App installed but not *installed*)
Glad you sorted it tho
Kiwi
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Yes is work for me, thanks a lot
Hello guys! I've deleted the default browser now I'm having fc with voice recognition. So please somebody attach in here for me! or leave a link!
I use cm7.1-11
Thank you in advance
Try This....
how to install a froyo 2.2.2 .apk in CM7.1.0?
i want to install InPocketService.apk of Froyo in CM7.1.0
That didn't work!
It says "Application is not installed"
Please help
feh_pexto said:
That didn't work!
It says "Application is not installed"
Please help
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You have to copy apk file into system folder. You can`t install it like any other app. To do that you have to be root user.
I use ES file explorer. Install ES file explorer. Go to options and select "Root Explorer" (press "Allow" when asked from superuser app) and "Mount File System". Copy your apk and go to your phone memory. Go to system and then app folder and paste it. Reboot your phone and you`re done.
marko1103 said:
You have to copy apk file into system folder. You can`t install it like any other app. To do that you have to be root user.
I use ES file explorer. Install ES file explorer. Go to options and select "Root Explorer" (press "Allow" when asked from superuser app) and "Mount File System". Copy your apk and go to your phone memory. Go to system and then app folder and paste it. Reboot your phone and you`re done.
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Already done that! no deal :/
What do you suggest?
same problem... Application is not installed
Copy to SD Card.. go to file manger.. open apk file..ok
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feh_pexto said:
Already done that! no deal :/
What do you suggest?
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Maybe you are using the wrong browser.apk `cause I found that cyanogen mod browser.apk is <500kB in size
here is official from the latest stable cyanogen which should work fine
marko1103 said:
Maybe you are using the wrong browser.apk `cause I found that cyanogen mod browser.apk is <500kB in size
here is official from the latest stable cyanogen which should work fine
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Thank you man! I've copied the system/app/browser.apk from the latest zip. And paste it into the phone. Reboot, and it's done!
Hey I got the same problem here, but this solution didn't work on my mobile phone, Im usin samsung galaxy gt-I8160.
I tried with a lot of different browser.apk and none of them worked when I try to start them it says something like "sorry but the process stopped..."
Sorry misunderstand.delete
I downloaded an Android application (through torrent) and transferred it on my SD card (in the Nook tablet). How do I launch it to install?
Many thanks!
use a file explorer. navigate to sd card and install the app
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Using a file explorer like ES file explorer browse to where you copied the .apk on your sdcard tap on it > select package installed > select install button.
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I believe I did that
I did that by going to the file folder (through the mounted SD card notification) and clicking on that file (with .apk) extension. It says file is wrong format.
Is there any installer that I am overlooking?
try with astro file manager from Android market
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Royaltiger said:
I did that by going to the file folder (through the mounted SD card notification) and clicking on that file (with .apk) extension. It says file is wrong format.
Is there any installer that I am overlooking?
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hmmm hold on did you just buy this device? check the version of the firmaware , go to settings, device info, About your NOOK and let us know what software version do you have. If you're in 1.4.2 and even 1.4.1 you can't sideload. its better if you go back to 1.4.0 where all works well.
~ Veronica
Got it.
Many, many thanks!
No, I am in firmware 1.4.0.
Just installed the explorer software and everything is peach.
A family member has the Galaxy S3 and it is completely stock, non rooted and so on, and i know the phone does not need to be rooted to install apk files.
The problem is that i have copied over the apk file that i want onto his S3 but his phone, no matter what file explorer you use, just will not see the apk files at all, the fines worked fine on my Sensation and DHD and One X, but i just can not get the phone to see the apk files,
any idea's on what is causing the phone to not see the files?
cheers
Stiffy_Scotland said:
A family member has the Galaxy S3 and it is completely stock, non rooted and so on, and i know the phone does not need to be rooted to install apk files.
The problem is that i have copied over the apk file that i want onto his S3 but his phone, no matter what file explorer you use, just will not see the apk files at all, the fines worked fine on my Sensation and DHD and One X, but i just can not get the phone to see the apk files,
any idea's on what is causing the phone to not see the files?
cheers
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you sure they are named as .apk file and not .zip? you should be able to see the filename without the .apk in myfiles for example (myapp.apk will appear as myapp), you will also have to check allow install from unknown sources in the security menu in settings..
yes its named .apk
i have not changed anything about the apk files from installing them on my other phones as i said, the DHD and the Sensation are both rooted but my One X is not rooted and that was able to see the apk file and install it, i seriously have no idea on why the S3 is not seeing them at all and that is after searching online for info
also i have enabled the use on non-market applications to be installed, but that is no use if the phone cant see the .apk files to install it in the first place
How you transferred the file to GS3? Is the file visible when connected to PC?
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I connected the S3 to the PC via the USB cable and transferred the apk that way to the SD Card, when the phone is connected to the PC i can see the apk
Stiffy_Scotland said:
I connected the S3 to the PC via the USB cable and transferred the apk that way to the SD Card, when the phone is connected to the PC i can see the apk
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Have you tried Supermanager and gone into the filemanager bit and enabled show hidden files incase its properties are hidden?
bunglebp said:
Have you tried Supermanager and gone into the filemanager bit and enabled show hidden files incase its properties are hidden?
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I have not tried that, will have to wait until I get back home later.
Cheers for the replies so far
Try through adb
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snowman77 said:
Try through adb
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never thought of that either, its actually my grampa's phone and he away for the week so will be a week before i can try anythin.
Stiffy_Scotland said:
never thought of that either, its actually my grampa's phone and he away for the week so will be a week before i can try anythin.
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Are you using the builtin file manager?
If yes open it, press menu softkey, press settings, show hidden files.
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mariosraptor said:
Are you using the builtin file manager?
If yes open it, press menu softkey, press settings, show hidden files.
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was using both ES and astro, and nothing, what is the builtin explorer? never seen anythin like that installed on the phone
It is called my files.
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getting my files to show hidden files did not work.
what it is that i'm trying to install a game, there is a data folder that has to be transferred onto the phone as well, it goes into the Android\obb folder on the sdcard, i created the folder and copied over the files into the folder, the phone.... using my files, astro or es explorer still will not see that folder i created for the files or the apk file itself that has to be installed for these files to be used.
also i tried it on a friends stock, non-rooted Galaxy S2 and it could see the files and it installed first time with no problems so right now i have no idea on what is going on with the Galaxy S3
Sorted, i know what it was, me being a tit....
when you open astro, it starts off in the SDcard folder... the samsung see's the built in memory as the SDcard.. to see the actual SDcard (the removable one lol) i have to select extSCcard..
Am i a tit or what lol
Cheers for the help anyway guys
much appreciated
I have a rooted Verizon GS4 and am trying to install an apk as a system app using ES File Explorer. I have root enabled in ES but when I copy the apk from my sd card so system/app I get "permission denied". What am I missing?
TMack1962 said:
I have a rooted Verizon GS4 and am trying to install an apk as a system app using ES File Explorer. I have root enabled in ES but when I copy the apk from my sd card so system/app I get "permission denied". What am I missing?
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Did you grant read write privileges?
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Nevermind they changed up the layout and settings I do see what youre talking about tho. Its gotta be something witb ESFM because I can paste something to system with root explorer no problem..
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hexitnow said:
Did you grant read write privileges?
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I believe so. Root Explorer is "on" and Mount R/W permission is set as Path/ =RO, /persdata/absolute=RW, /system=RW, /firmware-mdm=RO.
Does that sound right?
OK, I went ahead and bought "Root Explorer" and was able to copy the Calendar apk into the system/app folder. But I still can't get it to install. system/app is mounted as R/W but when I tap on the apk and run "install" it says "application not installed" every time. Any ideas why? FWIW, the apk is "SecCalendar_NAmerica_SPen.apk" and should be the apk for the stock Calendar app.
TMack1962 said:
OK, I went ahead and bought "Root Explorer" and was able to copy the Calendar apk into the system/app folder. But I still can't get it to install. system/app is mounted as R/W but when I tap on the apk and run "install" it says "application not installed" every time. Any ideas why? FWIW, the apk is "SecCalendar_NAmerica_SPen.apk" and should be the apk for the stock Calendar app.
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The not installing is normal, see what permissions another system app has, apply the same.to the one youre copying. Reboot and it should work.
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hexitnow said:
The not installing is normal, see what permissions another system app has, apply the same.to the one youre copying. Reboot and it should work.
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OK, I'm now stumped. I've changed permissions and "owner" so it's identical to all other .apk's in the system/app folder. But after rebooting it still isn't installed. It looks right in the system/app folder, but the application is not in my app drawer. (No icon, widget, etc.) Any other ideas?
I know this is old but I'm having the same problem. The file is Read Only and I can't figure out how to change the path so that I can copy it to system/app.
Thank you
TMack1962 said:
I believe so. Root Explorer is "on" and Mount R/W permission is set as Path/ =RO, /persdata/absolute=RW, /system=RW, /firmware-mdm=RO.
Does that sound right?
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