[Q] App installation, parsing error in Lollipop! Help please - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!!
I just upgraded to lollipop. Everything is fine and dandy, except for one thing, the error mentioned in the tittle. I have apk backups of most of my apps and when i try to install them, my phone shows parsing error. I flashed 2 roms, same thing in both. I tried them on different phones with lollipop installed, same thing there too. However, the apks install perfectly in kitkat and jellybean. I'm sure other lollipop devices are facing the same thing. Installing from google drive isn't helping either. I couldn't find a solution anywhere else. Anyone know of a fix for this? Or at least a reason? Anything, any bit of info at all would be helpful. Please and thankyou!

Mahraf said:
Hi!!
I just upgraded to lollipop. Everything is fine and dandy, except for one thing, the error mentioned in the tittle. I have apk backups of most of my apps and when i try to install them, my phone shows parsing error. I flashed 2 roms, same thing in both. I tried them on different phones with lollipop installed, same thing there too. However, the apks install perfectly in kitkat and jellybean. I'm sure other lollipop devices are facing the same thing. Installing from google drive isn't helping either. I couldn't find a solution anywhere else. Anyone know of a fix for this? Or at least a reason? Anything, any bit of info at all would be helpful. Please and thankyou!
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The apps are outdated most likely and not able to be run on 5.0+ you will have to contact the app developer.

zelendel said:
The apps are outdated most likely and not able to be run on 5.0+ you will have to contact the app developer.
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Thank you for your reply!! This was driving me crazy.
Btw, if you use lollipop, do you know how to hide the message/ mail preview that are auto expanded in the notification panel? Both these issues are major turnoffs and i'm thinking of reverting back to kitkat.

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[Q] Cannot change keyboard

Every time I try to change my software keyboard input, I get the error 'The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.' I have downloaded several different keyboards, but cannot use any of them. Does anyone have any suggestions?
lugosi84 said:
Every time I try to change my software keyboard input, I get the error 'The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.' I have downloaded several different keyboards, but cannot use any of them. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Are you on stock ROM, rooted stock, cm7 or cm10? If on cm10 what gapps version did you install?
I used this guide to install Swiftkey on my NT running CM10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360036
(And FWIW, I found that Through Google - great stuff Google! )
asawi said:
I used this guide to install Swiftkey on my NT running CM10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360036
(And FWIW, I found that Through Google - great stuff Google! )
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Thank you, Asawi. I did look on Google, I really did, but I think I was a little too specific in looking for the error that I received, rather than looking up keyboard problems.
I tried the steps in the link that you sent, but they dont seem to work. I am trying to install a keyboard called Swype, and I downloaded an APK that I am told is a beta.....I suppose that doesnt matter?
When it says alternate launcher, would Go Launcher be a good one to choose?
I rebooted several times, but the new keyboard does not show up when I run the Accessibility shortcut that I created.
Thank you so much for your help
I haven't tried Swype myself but it is discussed in the topic I linked to. Have you read the whole thing, and it's still not working?
I think I may have lied when I said I used that guide on my CM10 install. I'm not sure it was needed there. I did use it on rooted stock though. What are you running?
Sent from my NookTablet using Tapatalk 2
I have now installed Skype Beta 1.3 on my Tablet running CM10 without any problem. No special procedure needed in CM10, just install as any other app and activate through the regular settings, language and input.
Rooted stock needs a little bit more fiddling though.
asawi said:
I have now installed Skype Beta 1.3 on my Tablet running CM10 without any problem. No special procedure needed in CM10, just install as any other app and activate through the regular settings, language and input.
Rooted stock needs a little bit more fiddling though.
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I am pretty sure that I am running CM7....this is the link that I used to root my tablet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439630
Perhaps I should upgrade to CM10? Do you have a good link for doing that?
If you have followed that you're running rooted stock Not CM7.
You can test run CM10 by running it from sd. Very easy. All you need is here: http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/cm10-0-jellybean-sdcard-img-for-nook-tablet/
Thank you so much for your help, Asawi I followed the directions that you sent me, and after having a bit of difficulty with part of them (I had trouble understanding why I had to use drag and drop to modify the zip files, but I just followed the directions and all worked correctly) it worked like a charm.
I guess I WAS a little stupid thinking that I was running CM7 because one of the main topics with that OS that I was running was to block the OTA updates (which, of course, means that they are updating the Nook OS, not an Android OS)
This Jellybean OS looks REALLY nice and I am having a lot of fun working with it.....I also like the fact that it is all installed to my SD card so I still have access to the stock (unrooted!) Nook OS and reader as well......I just use the Nook for reading books, and boot to Android if I want to do anything else.
One thing that I would like to be able to do is access a couple of apps that I bought from B&N when running Android. Is that possible? If not, no biggie.
Again, thanks for your help!
Jim :good:
Isn't that sd card awsome?! :good:
I don't think you can access the BN apps while in Android mode, But most of the freebies I checked out there were freebies in Play Store as well, so I got them there instead,
And half the time I just follow the instructions without having a clue whyI do what I do except "it works".

Problem installing Google play services

First of all, yes, I know there are other threads with this issue, but they didn't solve my case.
I have the famous problem with the shared user id. Whenever I try to install it, it says "Incompatible with other application(s) using the same shared user ID". I have tried putting it directly to /system/app, and I also have followed this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219029&highlight=services), but with no result. It seems to rebuild this file in the reboot, so it's useless. I have a chinese phone without CWM recovery, so I can't flash anything, but I do have root.
Please, help me install Google play services in any way! Thank you so much!
requeiperrechon said:
First of all, yes, I know there are other threads with this issue, but they didn't solve my case.
I have the famous problem with the shared user id. Whenever I try to install it, it says "Incompatible with other application(s) using the same shared user ID". I have tried putting it directly to /system/app, and I also have followed this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219029&highlight=services), but with no result. It seems to rebuild this file in the reboot, so it's useless. I have a chinese phone without CWM recovery, so I can't flash anything, but I do have root.
Please, help me install Google play services in any way! Thank you so much!
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Your issue is that China devices dont have the rights to run Google apps. That is why they are not included.
zelendel said:
Your issue is that China devices dont have the rights to run Google apps. That is why they are not included.
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But I have installed gmail, g maps, and all of that, but not play services. I can install hangouts now, but without play services it won't work
Please, anyone could help me? I can't use hangouts without play services...!
requeiperrechon said:
Please, anyone could help me? I can't use hangouts without play services...!
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Its because play services are not autherized on China based devices. You are gonna have to make it think it is another device. I did some searching and found that this is due to Google not allowing the play store on China based devices due to their lack of respecting copyrights.
zelendel said:
Its because play services are not autherized on China based devices. You are gonna have to make it think it is another device. I did some searching and found that this is due to Google not allowing the play store on China based devices due to their lack of respecting copyrights.
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Then, how you explain that my phone has installed google play store, gmail, hangouts, google maps, and more? It is JUST play services what I can't install! I doubt the error related to "shared user ID" is caused by a country restriction
Ok, now it is happening also on my HTC Desire HD... Obviously it's not caused by the region, since this one was bought in my country (Spain). Still, I wasn't able to fix it on either device... please, this is so annoying! I need help!
up, please!
I have this problem too!!!
I hope someone would help us, I don't know what else to do!
I have the same problem and have tried different solutions but none of them works. There was one solution, which works in this way that you delete some text passages from the packages.xml file. But i didn´t it in the file. I guess there must be written com.google.android.gms or something.
Maybe another one found it?
frageniemals said:
I have the same problem and have tried different solutions but none of them works. There was one solution, which works in this way that you delete some text passages from the packages.xml file. But i didn´t it in the file. I guess there must be written com.google.android.gms or something.
Maybe another one found it?
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If you mean this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219029&highlight=services
I've already tried that, and didn't work for me... Maybe I'm doing it wrong, someone get this fixed following that tutorial?
requeiperrechon said:
If you mean this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219029&highlight=services
I've already tried that, and didn't work for me... Maybe I'm doing it wrong, someone get this fixed following that tutorial?
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I bought another China Mobile. After rooting i got the same problem. I asked a question in another forum (german), if flashing another ROM helps. Maybe i got a positive answer.
I have the same problem,
i tried to resolve the problem buat its not work ><
I've found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174013
It has an apk that can be installed in any device, BUT it's an old version, and doesn't support hangouts, and other things... I don't know if one day we could manage to install play service, I found it the most difficult task I've come accross in android...! :crying:
requeiperrechon said:
I've found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174013
It has an apk that can be installed in any device, BUT it's an old version, and doesn't support hangouts, and other things... I don't know if one day we could manage to install play service, I found it the most difficult task I've come accross in android...! :crying:
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Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2177139
cinzacm said:
Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2177139
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Those are for jellybean, and I have ics. Besides, I can't flash anything, my phone doesn't have a custom recovery, and I don't want to install one since this model is very delicate...
requeiperrechon said:
Those are for jellybean, and I have ics. Besides, I can't flash anything, my phone doesn't have a custom recovery, and I don't want to install one since this model is very delicate...
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I can't figure how you can add a system app without rooting your device and flashing them.
cinzacm said:
I can't figure how you can add a system app without rooting your device and flashing them.
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my device is rooted, but it doesn't have a custom recovery
I can't believe anyone knows how to install play services in all custom roms... Seriously nobody can use hangouts? I must be some way to get rid of the shared user id error...

[Q] Unfortunately Settings has stopped

Hi folks, I can use a little help.
Each time I try to move an app or a link on my rooted Nook Tablet to the sdcard I get this: Unfortunately, Settings has stopped.
Currently I am running cm-11-20140425-NIGHTLY-acclaim.zip , but I have tried a number of ROMs. I have tried just about everything on Google about this issue without success. I am unsure what to try next. Can anyone suggest how to troubleshoot this?
Carl
Unfortuately, Settings has stopped
cafalstrom said:
Hi folks, I can use a little help.
Each time I try to move an app or a link on my rooted Nook Tablet to the sdcard I get this: Unfortunately, Settings has stopped.
Currently I am running cm-11-20140425-NIGHTLY-acclaim.zip , but I have tried a number of ROMs. I have tried just about everything on Google about this issue without success. I am unsure what to try next. Can anyone suggest how to troubleshoot this?
Carl
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[Q] 'SOLVED' Problem with updating Apps

Hello there!
I am having problems with updating applications on my phone. I have a Sony Xperia S running on a custom ROM. Details of my phone are below. I can download or install an application from the market or from my internal storage, but afterwards I can not update. It only works sometimes on the market, but it never works when trying to update from my internal storage. I keep getting an "App not installed" error. I have 'Unknown source' checked. My phone is rooted with latest binary. I have the latest BusyBox. I have space in System, Data, Cache and Internal. I have tried multiple methods, such as Xposed' "Xinstaller" app, clearing cache and even data. I have also tried swapping android installation location just in case, because, well, you never know! I tried updating an app through multiple apps. But I had no luck there.
The thing is, I had this ROM before, and never had such problems. The ROM hasn't been updated since I last had it, so I know I am running on the same version. According to the developer, it's a stable ROM. I decided to move to Lollipop, only to find some incompatibility issues with a few apps, and eventually loosing my internal storage. So I had to reflash and all to get it even working. I have a backup of the ROM I ran with before going to 5.1.1, but that has some sort of boot problems, which I have caused. So I am sure its not the ROM itself.
I have not tried to replace an app file in my phones system-data folder manually, so I don't know if it works like that. I would like a more permanent solution, if possible. I don't want to uninstall and reinstall just to update. I would like to keep my data and not go through so much trouble. > Even if I had to I couldn't, because it wont let me. I have tried to uninstall an app and reinstall it with a newer version, but it simply won't let me, through my internal storage that is. Play has a mind of its own. Sometimes it would let me, sometimes it won't. Sometimes its just a specific app.
I have never met with such an issue ever. It's mind-blowing!
I have also tried searching this problem, but about 99% are about updating errors through Play. I have not contacted the ROM developer about this, as I think this problem is more universal.
Specs:
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: Xperia S
Android version: 4.4.4
ROM: Carbon-KK Unofficial (2014-11-03 1244)
Kernel: 3.4.0-Evolve-v1.25+ [email protected] #1
CPU: ARMv7 Processor rev 4 (v7l)
Memory: 732 MB
Build Number: carbon_nozomi-userdebug 4.4.4 KTU84Q e6e5d96b44 test-keys
SELinux Status: Enforcing
I would appreciate anyone's help and suggestions!
#Edit:
After experimenting, I came to a conclusion.
I CANNOT give you an exact solution to this problem I've been having. It could be due to a faulty Xposed install or some sort. Maybe because I wasn't on the latest Xposed version. Or maybe because of Xposed' "XInstaller".
Try experimenting with basically what you have. Maybe I was lucky because I just had to remove an app. But you might not be. You could try to re-flash your ROM just in case it might be a system error, although that may be unlikely. Try removing or disabling (freezing) your app(s) that may cause you to have a signature error or any other app that may conflict an app install IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. (Signature check, forward-locking, backward install, etc. (Just like XInstaller from Xposed))​Hopefully many who might have came across this error will be able to get out of it with the above-mentioned.
Dominekkas said:
Hello there!
I am having problems with updating applications on my phone. I have a Sony Xperia S running on a custom ROM. Details of my phone are below. I can download or install an application from the market or from my internal storage, but afterwards I can not update. It only works sometimes on the market, but it never works when trying to update from my internal storage. I keep getting an "App not installed" error. I have 'Unknown source' checked. My phone is rooted with latest binary. I have the latest BusyBox. I have space in System, Data, Cache and Internal. I have tried multiple methods, such as Xposed' "Xinstaller" app, clearing cache and even data. I have also tried swapping android installation location just in case, because, well, you never know! I tried updating an app through multiple apps. But I had no luck there.
The thing is, I had this ROM before, and never had such problems. The ROM hasn't been updated since I last had it, so I know I am running on the same version. According to the developer, it's a stable ROM. I decided to move to Lollipop, only to find some incompatibility issues with a few apps, and eventually loosing my internal storage. So I had to reflash and all to get it even working. I have a backup of the ROM I ran with before going to 5.1.1, but that has some sort of boot problems, which I have caused. So I am sure its not the ROM itself.
I have not tried to replace an app file in my phones system-data folder manually, so I don't know if it works like that. I would like a more permanent solution, if possible. I don't want to uninstall and reinstall just to update. I would like to keep my data and not go through so much trouble. > Even if I had to I couldn't, because it wont let me. I have tried to uninstall an app and reinstall it with a newer version, but it simply won't let me, through my internal storage that is. Play has a mind of its own. Sometimes it would let me, sometimes it won't. Sometimes its just a specific app.
I have never met with such an issue ever. It's mind-blowing!
I have also tried searching this problem, but about 99% are about updating errors through Play. I have not contacted the ROM developer about this, as I think this problem is more universal.
Specs:
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: Xperia S
Android version: 4.4.4
ROM: Carbon-KK Unofficial (2014-11-03 1244)
Kernel: 3.4.0-Evolve-v1.25+ [email protected] #1
CPU: ARMv7 Processor rev 4 (v7l)
Memory: 732 MB
Build Number: carbon_nozomi-userdebug 4.4.4 KTU84Q e6e5d96b44 test-keys
SELinux Status: Enforcing
I would appreciate anyones help and suggestions!
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You could try removing xposed. Many apps are now checking for it and if found it won't install. Also it could be that the apps that you download have different signatures then the official and in that case it will not install on top of it. Also apps installed are installed in the data/app partition. Never in system. It could also be a rom issue. Carbon has been known to have issues mainly with their gapps
Hmm I had Xposed before when I still had this ROM. Everything went fine! But I will give that a shot later.
I have also tried reinstalling the exact same apps I had before since I kept the apps. I know I don't have some signature issue. Checked them all out. But if I even uninstall a given app, I won't be able to reinstall it, whether its the exact same version or an updated version. I have not tried a previous older version though. But still, I'll give a shot at removing Xposed and see what will happen.
I never had an issue with Carbons Gapps. Hell, it even fixed my "Insufficient space error" Play usually gives to a lot of users. So I am a bit dumbfounded at this point.
Should give my results tomorrow.
What I meant by system-data is by moving an app to either ROOT>Data>App folder or ROOT>System>App folder.
That way I can either have an app installed as a User app or as a System app.
I swear, this whole thing is so bizarre!
Dominekkas said:
Hmm I had Xposed before when I still had this ROM. Everything went fine! But I will give that a shot later.
I have also tried reinstalling the exact same apps I had before since I kept the apps. I know I don't have some signature issue. Checked them all out. But if I even uninstall a given app, I won't be able to reinstall it, whether its the exact same version or an updated version. I have not tried a previous older version though. But still, I'll give a shot at removing Xposed and see what will happen.
I never had an issue with Carbons Gapps. Hell, it even fixed my "Insufficient space error" Play usually gives to a lot of users. So I am a bit dumbfounded at this point.
Should give my results tomorrow.
What I meant by system-data is by moving an app to either ROOT>Data>App folder or ROOT>System>App folder.
That way I can either have an app installed as a User app or as a System app.
I swear, this whole thing is so bizarre!
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See if it happens on other roms as well
Alright, I temporarily removed Xposed, and everything went fine. I updated the Xposed to 2.7.1 Experimental. Everything went fine until I updated 2 apps. Got the "App Not Installed" error again. After that I removed "XInstaller" and now everything is going fine as we speak.
I don't understand though. I had been suffering with that error BEFORE I got "XInstaller", but now I removed it, everything is going fine. I don't know if it's because I was running on Xposed 2.6, which is theoretically stable, and not on 2.7.1 Experimental, which is deemed as an experiment, or because of some other god-knows-what reason. I can now also update any app through Play as well, including the ones that I was never able to update before.
So, sit-rep:
I CANNOT give you an exact solution to this problem I've been having. It could be due to a faulty Xposed install or some sort. maybe because I wasn't on the latest Xposed version. Or maybe because of Xposed' "XInstaller". Even though those all worked for me in the past and had this trouble after re-flashing Carbon ROM before any of the just mentioned, but never mind that..
I have not tried with another ROM, because quite frankly, I simply don't have the time to experiment. Especially hair. I lost a lot during the few weeks from all this mess with my phone.
Thank you zelendel for taking your time with helping me out.
Hopefully this error wont come back again.

Upgrading problems on Samsung P7510 tablet to Marshmallow

I'm trying to upgrade my Samsung p7510 10.1 tablet from Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 to either Marshmallow or Nougat, or better. I've installed TWRP 3.1.1 and rooted with SuperSu. I've had to assume root has worked as can't download root checker onto my tablet.
So, far I've managed to find a version of Marshmallow "ROM-STOCK_MMB29K-seed.zip" on androidfilehost.com. But when I try installing I keep getting error message "Updater process ended with signal: 4". I've wiped the Data, cleared the Cache and Dalvik Cache. Also searched the internet for info on the signal 4 problem but not found much other than to remove the "assert" line from the updater-script file in the OS zip.; that did nothing.
So, a few questions:
- Anyone know where I can get OS zips from for a Samsung P7510?
- And any ideas on resolving the signal 4 issue?
- Any other ideas?
P.S. The only reason I'm updating is I want to use it for Kindle but can only reach HTTP sites, not HTTPS. Assumed that is because it's so old that everything is out of date. And that stops me from downloading anything from just about anywhere, including Google Play.
P.P.S I have searched the forums but couldn't find anything helpful or with links that worked.
Thanks in anticipation
Might I suggest the stabelest ROM I've ever run on my P7510. I've had this installed on mine for over a year now. There are of course some minor bugs.
The signal 4 issue is most likely a Binary issue and should no longer be relevant since you should reset the device to factory and start over. Another thing is once you Root it you can't download from Google play because you now have an unverified device, it has something to do with Google Pay. You'll want to look for APKs. Although SuperSu is usable, you're going to want Majisk insted. I hear of some problems using SuperSu.
I have these files here in my PC if any of the links no longer work but you'll want to know how to flash it so you'll need the video. I'll check back soon and drop a link to my files. if you need them. I'd need to upload them to my Google Drive first.
If you have any other difficulties I'm usually here about once every week.
P.S. Your tab is better than a Kindle and I would not suggest using it as such, it runs pretty crappy that way . Amazon does have an app you can use. And I see that you have been having difficulties finding Operating Systems for your tab and yes it's because the P7510 first hit the market in March of 2011 there aren't many people doing much with it anymore. There's about 3 or 4 of us left.
Firstly, thanks for your help @Casper Young .
In particular the video was brilliant. I did have a few runs at the update, however, the process was very straightforward. The key issue was the TWRP version I was using. It was supposed to be for the P7510, but realised it was actually for the P7500, consequently the aosp files weren't loading. I think that was also the cause of the errors I was getting. And although none of the links were working I managed to get the file names from the video and sourced them from androidfilehost.com:
twrp2870-20150814-p4wifi.tar.md5
aosp-7.1-p4wifi-20170506.zip
Once I had those it was simple and the update worked smoothly.
I've also added the app from apkpure.com as Google play was a complete pain trying to get the tablet recognised. Now very pleased with the build and apps, all running very smooth.
thanks again
Glad you had no problems. There are some minor bugs. Flash doesn't work for the camera. And check your memory capacity. I use Apex Launcher for my home screen which organizes better for me.

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