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Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
Many people want to try/use Android without buying a new Android phone. How can I install Android on my current phone or device running Nokia Symbian, Maemo, or MeeGo; Microsoft Windows Mobile or ...
46
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6answers
1k views
Is it possible to install an app and exclude some of its requested permissions?
Occasionally I want to install an application which requires certain permissions that I feel it really shouldn't need. Can I install the app without giving it these permissions? For example, GPS ...
38
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6answers
1k views
Is it possible to install Android on a PC?
Is it possible to install Android on a PC? If so, how would this be accomplished?
2
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2answers
192 views
Is there a minimal installation of ADB?
When it comes to troubleshooting, I often read recommendations like "Use adb logcat to find some more details". Looking for a good way to backup all my apps including their data, Full Backup of ...
5
votes
6answers
18k views
Google play fails to install application with RPC:S-5:AEC-0
Someone has reported me that he cannot install or upgrade applications on Google Play. It fails with error RPC:S-5:AEC-0
What does that mean? How to fix this?
0
votes
1answer
778 views
“Insufficient storage” when trying to install new app
Every time I go to install a new app, I get the message "Insufficient storage", and an unable to install anything!
I have spent quite a long time moving every possible app to the SD card, and still ...
10
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2answers
5k views
Why is “insufficient storage” wrongly reported when installing an .apk via adb?
I have an HTC Desire running Froyo. It is not rooted, nor have I installed any custom ROM.
I get an "Insufficient Storage" error when I'm trying to install an app via adb/eclipse. The .apk is only ...
2
votes
1answer
5k views
Can I install Skype on my xperia?
I want to install Skype on my xperia x10 but I cannot find it in the market
when I go to Skype.com/m and try to download it, I get the following message:
item not found
A friend of mine who has ...
5
votes
3answers
9k views
How to recover apps from a factory reset?
I have some apps installed on my device and I want to perform a factory reset. Is there a simpler way to re-install my applications after the reset (with the least possible number of user ...
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2answers
11k views
How to install new Recovery image from .img file
I recently found that I could upgrade to the new CWM touch recovery version for my EVO 4g! However, to do this through the ROM manager app or get it directly onto the phone at all, it required a ...
10
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2answers
15k views
Why can't I install apps when I have enough storage?
In "Settings" > "SD card & phone storage settings" under "Internal Phone Storage" it lists "Available Space" as 13.78MB. I'm trying to install an app that is 2.38MB. Why do I get the ...
4
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2answers
3k views
(how) can I install android on an iphone 4? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
I know it is possible to install Android on an iPhone 3G.
How about the iPhone 4? Is it possible to run Android on ...
5
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0answers
1k views
App installs result in “Process System Not Responding” message [closed]
After installing or updating an app in the newest version of the android market I receive the warning "Process System is not responding" with the option to either force close or wait. I choose "wait" ...
4
votes
1answer
2k views
How do I fix “Unknown reason -110”?
Whenever I try to install/upgrade an application, I get an "Installation Error: Unknown reason -110" message. What does this error mean, and how do I fix it?
HTC Incredible 2 [Verizon Wireless]
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3
votes
2answers
2k views
How does Android Market WebStore's Silent Install work?
I have been thinking a lot about this, and came to a point that since the silent install requires the user to give his google id, it might fix a notification against that google id, to let the device ...
2
votes
1answer
314 views
Install button greyed out on play.google.com
I tried installing an app on my phone from the Play Store website, but the install button is greyed out. What could be the problem?
The phone is a Samsung Epic 4G running 4.0
2
votes
1answer
1k views
How can I tell the Android Market that I'm running an updated version of Android? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why are some apps on the market incompatible with my device?
My phone (Orange San Francisco) came with Android 2.1 and has not been officially updated in the UK so I'm ...
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3answers
2k views
Can I install an app directly to my SD card?
I'm trying to install a large application (EA games' Scrabble free), but I have insufficient space on my phone, so I can't complete the installation. I have plenty of space on my SD card though, but I ...
0
votes
1answer
100 views
How is installing an app from web-based PlayStore implemented?
As you are probably aware, when browsing the web-based PlayStore, it is actually possible to install an app right-away. Upon pressing the "Install" button (like the one in the image - taken from the ...
0
votes
2answers
16k views
How to change country?
I want to install this application
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scoompa.callrecorder.open
but I can't, because I'm in a wrong country. I would like to change country. Do I need ...
9
votes
2answers
4k views
How do I create a ClockworkMod installation package?
I'm a seasoned Linux veteran and recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from T-Mobile. I've been feeling the tinkering bug, so I opted to download the source code from Samsung's site and start fiddling.
...
2
votes
3answers
1k views
How can I restrict a user's ability to modify settings or install apps?
Our team is planning to buy around 10 Android phones for the team members. We don't want them to install any applications other than the ones provided. Is there a method or an application which would ...
12
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2answers
188 views
Are there any side effects of uninstalling Apps
Are there any side effects of Installing and uninstalling lots of apps on an Android smart phone?
Specifically are there any things that do not get cleaned up that I need to be aware off?
11
votes
3answers
329 views
Installing Android on iPhone 3G [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
I read somewhere that someone managed to get Android running on an iPhone 3G. Is there an easy tutorial on how to do ...
10
votes
4answers
7k views
Is there any way to install android app without having internet?
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Mini S, but I don't have 3g or wi-fi internet - I have internet only on my computer. Is there any way to install android apps without internet, via bluetooth or using ...
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3answers
6k views
Angry Birds Seasons “Installation Unsuccessful” — Help?
I have tried several times to install Angry Birds Seasons from the marketplace. Every time, I get a notification saying "Installation unsuccessful" without anything more descriptive. Has anyone else ...
5
votes
1answer
4k views
What's the cause of “Application not installed” error?
So I just downloaded the nightly version of Firefox (ARMv6) apk and when I install, I get the following error message:-
This, isn't a very friendly message.. what could be the cause? How do I find ...
3
votes
1answer
370 views
Is there a way to workaround the phone memory limit for installed apps?
..without rooting my phone.
Does this mean I really can't keep all the apps I want, and I have to clear data or uninstall apps when I want to install a new app that doesn't fit the phone memory?
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2
votes
3answers
2k views
Application doesn't get installed : insufficient storage available
I have around 50MB of internal storage left and some 1.7 GB of external storage left in my phone. But when I try to download and install any application from google android store,I get a message ...
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vote
1answer
84 views
How to Install ClockworkMod on Innos A35
I tried to install ClockworkMod via ROM manager. My device(Innos A35) wasn't listed, but I chose one that was on the list thinking that it would somehow get installed. There was a download, but when I ...
0
votes
0answers
189 views
Adb Push doesn't push MyROM.zip /sdcard/ though it says it copied the file (Samsung Galaxy Mini)
I want to install latest stable CyanogenMod to Galaxy Mini aka. tass: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_tass
I installed the Google USB drivers as per ...
0
votes
1answer
325 views
Installation of BusyBox on panda board on Android ICS kernel
I am trying to install BusyBox on panda board which has an ICS Android kernel.
I used the steps below:
Download binary file which supports the panda board
Push it into /system/busybox folder
...
0
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0answers
95 views
How to install same app more than once on same device [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it possible to have multiple instances of the same app (logged in to different accounts)?
I want to install same app more than once on same device. For example: I ...
