Questions tagged [installation]
For questions regarding installing apps, Android firmware or certificates
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A problem with finding apps in the market on the Phone
I want to install the app Where. But when I did the same search in the Android Market app on my phone, I couldn't find this app. Since my phone does not have service, I cannot install this app through ...
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Is copying an .apk into /{system, data}/app sufficient to install an Android application?
If not, what else is done under the covers?
Also, what are the differences when installing applications
From the android market
sideloaded from web download
sideloaded using adb install
sideloaded ...
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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 now ...
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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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Install .apk on android phone [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I install an app given only its APK file?
First, as I understand, if I do not have the SD card slot on Android phone (e.g. Samsung Nexus S), the only way that I can ...
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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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Installing Android on an Ipaq [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
Is it possible to install Android on an Ipaq rx1950?
And in general, what is the process of installing android
on different ...
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How to install an APK on an Android Tablet PC?
I had one normal Android apk. It is working fine on my Android mobile. Now I want to install the same .apk on an Android tablet PC; is it possible? If possible, how can I install it?
sailaja
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Can I install non-market apps on my AT&T phone directly (without a PC)?
I've installed non-Market apps on my AT&T Captivate using adb, but it'd be nice if I could download an APK directly and install it locally. I've heard of "App(s) Installer" and about a hundred ...
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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 fixing ...
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Installing Android OS on SD card
I am not using Android smartphone till now. I want to install the Android OS on SD card and use this SD card to boot Android on same line of smartphones.
Is it possible to do that?
user2669
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How can I install an app given only its APK file?
I downloaded the APK file for an app to my PC. How can I install it on my phone?
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The installation steps of android package
I just want to know the full steps.
Does Android just copy the application package to another location?
when to run the application, the android unzip app package every times?
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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.
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Can I boot Android on the LG Arena KM 900? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
I have searched (hopefully well enough!) on the internet to see if we can load Android on the LG Arena KM 900.
Though there ...
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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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Firefox mobile install problem on HTC wildfire
I tried to install firefox mobile edition on HTC wildfire (Indian edition) but it fails
anyone faced the same problem or any workaround available to install
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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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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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Can I install apps on phone without using the Android Market?
I have this Huawei Device that does not come with the Android Market installed.
Is there any work-around for this? As in how can I install Android Apps without the Android Market?
Is there a way to ...
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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 ...
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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.
cbursk
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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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App Installation Fails Every Time [duplicate]
My wife uses a Droid (first gen) running v2.2, and in the past month or so she can no longer download or update apps from the Market. We've tried rebooting the phone without any luck. The phone has ...
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(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 it? If ...
Larry Wang
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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 that?
It'...
Pablo Santa Cruz
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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?
John