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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 ...
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6answers
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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 ...
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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?
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4answers
368 views
How can I download Android apps by scanning the barcode?
I see all these apps that can be downloaded by scanning a barcode. The question is, how do I actually do this? What app do I use to scan the barcode and install an app?
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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?
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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
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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 ...
10
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2answers
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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 ...
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2answers
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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 ...
9
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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.
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3answers
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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 ...
7
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2answers
5k views
Install Whatsapp on Android running under Virtualbox
I've just installed Android using Virtualbox on Ubuntu, and now I want to install WhatsApp on it.
When I visit Google Play and try to install WhatsApp, it tells me that I have to associate a device ...
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2answers
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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 ...
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3answers
3k views
How can I bulk install apps with Play Store or App-Brain?
I'm trying to restore a new device with apps from my old device, but neither Android Market nor AppBrain seems to automatically bulk install them? When I use the Execute method in AppBrain it seems to ...
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2answers
1k views
Android - how to install apk from SD card
Is it possible to install an app to an Android phone from an SD card? To install it without a data connection, the marketplace, or using ADB?
I've tried searching for this but no luck so far.
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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?
5
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1answer
539 views
How can I install Firefox on an Android with no service or Google account?
This is for a very narrow use case with a phone that is used as a mobile GUI environment only. The phone has no service and is not associated with a Google account, so it can't access Google Play. Is ...
5
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3answers
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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 ...
5
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1answer
1k views
Disable all software installation
Is there a way to block (by a password/PIN code or what else) all kinds of software installation on an Android tablet/smart phone?
I understand it is possible to block by a PIN code Market app ...
5
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1answer
4k views
How do I install an apk as a system application?
I'm trying to install an application in the system/app folder of a device. It needs to be done since I'm writing a QAT program and the tests need to run with a few privileges not available to third ...
5
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1answer
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no adb devices detected after failed revert to Android
Just a few days ago I tried to revert my Asus Nexus 7 wifi back to Android from Ubuntu Touch Preview and made a mistake somewhere. To sum up, now my device has no OS on it so it will only show the ...
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0answers
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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" ...
5
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1answer
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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 ...
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3answers
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Is CyanogenMod rooting the phone?
If I install CyanogenMod, will I have 'rooted' my phone? Is CyanogenMod a rooting program, or is the procedure of installing CyanogenMod rooting, and CyanogenMod is something needing root?
Is ...
4
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2answers
583 views
Install APK from external_sd
I'm tearing my hair out trying to figure this out. I've read that you can copy an APK file to the SD card and use the browser to activate the installer to install it with this:
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2answers
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Cannot install from market applications I used to have
I changed my ROM to cyangenmod 7, and I cannot install some of the applications I used to have (like skype for instance).
Here's what I got so far:
When I'm downloading it from the market it starts ...
4
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2answers
386 views
How can you determine what programs you installed last?
Following my question about logs I wonder if there is a way to determine the last updates and applications which have been installed.
Does Android keep a chronological list of installed programs and ...
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 ...
4
votes
1answer
4k views
How to find out my Galaxy Nexus' version? (maguro, toro or toroplus)
I have a Galaxy Nexus phone.
I want to install JellyBean manually, but I don't know which one of these I should download. How do I know if my phone is maguro, toro or toroplus?
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1answer
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“Application cannot be installed in the default install location” error while updating
I have a Galaxy note which was recently updated to ICS (about a month ago)
Today I noticed that some of the applications, that are on auto update, keeping failing to update with this message:
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4
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1answer
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Who can see how many people have uninstalled an app?
A few months ago I installed a free comic viewer app from a local publisher because I always have bought the comics on paper anyway so it seemed a logical way to do.
This publisher is boasting about ...
4
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2answers
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Why is there such a difference in the amount of internal memory?
So first, when I go to Settings -> Apps this is what is shown:
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After some time ~20 seconds, the amount of space left is this:
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Why does this ...
4
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3answers
7k views
Apps won't install (silently fail after 100% downloaded)
I have a problem with installing apps from Google Play onto my Samsung Galaxy S Plus phone.
It has Android 2.3.6. Yesterday I tried to download some apps. When I clicked 'Install', the app began to ...
4
votes
1answer
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Can't install new apps, all incompatible with Android phone (ZTE Blade)
After spending a few moments moving some apps from my phone's internal storage to my SD card, I'm no longer able to download/install apps.
Every time I try to get one (like the Wikipedia app) I get ...
4
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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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1answer
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Error 504 when downloading apps from Play Store?
My device is Motorola Xoom MZ604. The internet connectivity is 4G WiMax via my laptop as hotspot.
The problem is when I'm trying to download any app from Google Play Store, it gives me an Error 504 ...
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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 ...
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2answers
1k views
Can applications be downloaded without a Google Account and without disabling security features?
If I wish to install applications such as Skype, DropBox, etc however without registering for a Google account, is that possible? If so, how do I install them without a Google account?
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2answers
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Suddenly unable to install application from SD card
I have an HTC wildfire. I am currently developing an application which I am consistently testing on my phone. Since yesterday for some reason I am not able to install any apk of that particular app ...
3
votes
1answer
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Install system.img on Android Phone
I have made some modification in the android source codes recompile sources and now I have system.img, but I don't know how I can install that image on Android Phone. Have anybody do something similar ...
3
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1answer
547 views
Is it possible to perform a complete reinstall on an Android smartphone?
I occasionally perform such a reinstall on my Windows PC. I repartition my hard drive, format the partitions, and then install Windows on a blank partition. Can this be done on an Android smartphone? ...
3
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1answer
617 views
Cyanogenmod 7.2 Install Method
I have a quick question about installing the new Cyanogenmod rom. Would installing it over the current 7.1 rom without wiping data and cache work? Or would I have to do it every time I install a new ...
3
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3answers
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If I flash my ROM or wipe my device after buying an app, will I have to buy it again? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How many times an Android Market's application can be installed?
If I buy an app and after a few days I decide to wipe out the data on my phone and install a new ...
3
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1answer
8k views
How to install kernel module for android?
I currently have a custom kernel and ROM installed on my android device. The kernel I'm using comes with a separate download with kernel modules that you are to install yourself if you want. However ...
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2answers
1k views
Install an app on android without SD card
How can one install an app on an android with no SD card? I tried doing so with dropbox but I was unable to download the file. I'm thinking astro file manager might let me but I've been unable to ...
3
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2answers
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Internal storage, phone storage and SD card
I am new to Android (v4.0.4) and trying to understand it.
By looking at the storage setting, I found the followings are listed:
Internal storage: total space 807MB
Phone storage: total space ...
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1answer
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Can't install apps through Android Market website?
When I try to install an app from the Android Market website, I get this error:
"There are no android phones associated with this account. Please sign in with a different account."
I tried ...
3
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1answer
666 views
custom rom for galaxy 5
I am new to this Android stuff. I would like to know the easy way to install a custom ROM on my phone. I have already rooted my phone.
3
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1answer
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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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3
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2answers
879 views
Install application without Google Play
I made an application, and I want my friend to install it from a link, but the apk file cannnot be installed on the Android phone. He has to use some file explorer to install it. But I see many apps ...
