I have rooted my Nook Tablet 8gb, dont know what cmod version i have, but my main prob is that i get the error parsing package, or invalid package, whenever i try to open a apk, going off from that i tried to download the market helper apk, to help with uncompatible apps, but i cantdo anything until my tablet allows me to open/ install apks, any tips?
Thanks
An-Droid-Boss said:
I have rooted my Nook Tablet 8gb, dont know what cmod version i have, but my main prob is that i get the error parsing package, or invalid package, whenever i try to open a apk, going off from that i tried to download the market helper apk, to help with uncompatible apps, but i cantdo anything until my tablet allows me to open/ install apks, any tips?
Thanks
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In the Settings you need to enable installing apps from "unknown sources" if you are sideloading, as opposed to installing from the Market.
thanks for the help, i just tooled around a bit more and just downloaded apks from google drive, and then the tablet has no problem opening them, thanks anyways
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I've tried installing TigerArcade (mame emulator) for my phone, but it's not available with my carrier/country.
So I downloaded it from an off-market site and tried installing with Root Explorer, only to get a parsing error. I had a similar error when manually installing apps with another installer in the past...
I don't like the annoying SDK/command prompt method of installing apps and I was hoping that someone could help me?
Are there any reputable installer apps that actually work? Can I somehow get the app I want to install somehow "signed" in order to install it?
Got a nook tablet and i have been trying to sideload apps.. asks to use appinstaller or package installer neither one works. What am i doing wrong.
madsavage1 said:
Got a nook tablet and i have been trying to sideload apps.. asks to use appinstaller or package installer neither one works. What am i doing wrong.
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You have to install from the browser to get the option to install from unknown sources ... are you doing that?
ckevinwelch said:
You have to install from the browser to get the option to install from unknown sources ... are you doing that?
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I'm getting the error
Unable to install
This application was not able to install onto your device. Please "Archive" and then "Unarchive" the application to try again.
whenever I try to install. I have been looking for a solution for a long time..if anyone could help me it would be much appreciated.
ACL3 said:
I'm getting the error
Unable to install
This application was not able to install onto your device. Please "Archive" and then "Unarchive" the application to try again.
whenever I try to install. I have been looking for a solution for a long time..if anyone could help me it would be much appreciated.
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Are you installing from the browser (as opposed to installing from the file explorer)? I have seen some state that if you don't do it right the first time, you won't have a second opportunity, you'll have to do a factory reset, though that was not my experience.
Hello!
I rooted my NT (1.4.2 8gb) about one-two weeks ago, but I'm still having problems trying to get apps from the browser. I downloaded the NT Hidden Settings apps and when I finally managed to make the "Unknown Sources" box stay checked by immediately turning off my nt right after clicking on the "Unknown Sources Hack", it didn't make any difference.
This is what happens: I download an .apk off my browser, go to Downloads, then click the download. It'll pop up with a message asking to complete the action using the App Installer or the Package Installer. If I click the App, it'll will say, "Unable to intall. This application was not able to unstall onto your device. Please try "Archive" and then "Unarchive" the application to start again." If I click Package, it'll say, "Parse error. There is a problem parsing the package."
And it will do this with every .apk except for the one at http:comptonsoft.com/test/ called "AppMenu" which does basically the same thing as NT Hidden Settings. I've tried using ES File Manager, but when I go to the App Manager, the downloaded file isn't there for me to move/backup/fiddle with.
Also, I'm not sure if his is related to the issue at hand, but when I try downloading other apps I know for sure have an android version, it tells me it's incompatible with my device.
Can somebody please let me know how to fix my problem???
Thanks in advance.
You should be using the package installer, not the app installer, based on my experience. The package installer gave me the same results you see.
In 1.4.2 you can't sideload that way but by installing/pushing apps with adb might work. That is why many 16GB NT users prefer going back to 1.4.0 where sideloading is not an issue but the thing is 8GB NT users can only have installed 1.4.2 internally otherwise you will brick your device.
~ Veronica
Sent from my Nook Tablet using xda premium
I have a nook tablet 1.4.2 and it is NOT rooted.
Before the upgrade at 1.4.0, I had downloaded the app menu, es file explorer, go launcher, and the amazon app store. I successfully downloaded and installed many amazon apps on my nook.
Now that my nook is at 1.4.2, I can still access the amazon app store and download files. I cannot install the files though. I receive the error: Install blocked: For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK shop can be installed.
I have unknown sources in the app menu settings checked. Although it seems to keep unchecking and I can’t get it to stay checked.
I was also told another work around was to download the .apk file and then using es file explorer to find the file and try to install from there. I can’t seem to find any files I am downloading.
I went to media/my files/my downloads. The apk files I downloaded manually through a website are there, but none of my amazon app store apps are in there (and I have downloaded and installed tons of them). I can’t seem to find where they download them to. I don’t think that would work anyway, because clicking on one of those apk files gives me the same error.
How can I get these downloaded apps installed??
Thanks in advance.
I have tried searching this forum for the answer but cannot find it. Please do not reply asking me to just search this forum for the answer. Either direct me to the link or answer my question. THANKS!!
Starting with update 1.4.1 the NT no longer allowed installation of 3rd party apps. If you want to regain the ability you'll need to revert to 1.4.0, though I think it will eventually update you to the newest software automatically. If you really care about being able to do what you want with your NT, rooting is just about the only option. It doesn't look like B&N will be reversing this decision. If you do decide to root, I suggest the highly functional CM9 build located in the development section. chrmhoffmann is the original builder. There is also a nice new nightly being built by eyeballer, if you are feeling adventurous.
Hi Everyone,
So apparently after updating my XA2 Ultra to android 9.0 I am unable to install the themes I used
via APK. I read on the internet that this is something Sony is disabling for some reason.
Does anyone know a way to install a theme using the APK file and not from the Google Pay store?
Every time I try to Install them It just tells me that it couldn't be install and that's it.
Any help will be appreciate it.
Thanks everyone.
Oswaldo212 said:
Hi Everyone,
So apparently after updating my XA2 Ultra to android 9.0 I am unable to install the themes I used
via APK. I read on the internet that this is something Sony is disabling for some reason.
Does anyone know a way to install a theme using the APK file and not from the Google Pay store?
Every time I try to Install them It just tells me that it couldn't be install and that's it.
Any help will be appreciate it.
Thanks everyone.
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Hi,
I used to have the same problem, for *some* APKs even on 8.0. What i did (not sure what caused the problem, actually) was:
1) Enable unknown sources via dev. menu
2) Disable the Play Protect and built-in antivirus(es), e.g. AVG
3) Disable app checking from Google options (this might be tricky, because the app itself didn't show me this option, bit it came up eventually, don't remember how, i think when you try to install the .apk via ES or some other file explorer.)
Now it gives me the "App not installed" or "Unable to install" only when i try to update an app that was not originally installed from the Play Store, but (for example Aptoide or other Black Market store) it can be remedied by simply uninstalling the old app and install the new one.
Hope this helps. Good luck!