for apps that don't show (like google earth?)
Use Astro file manager.. After you have downloaded/installed an app from the market you can make backup for it (or them all together). Once you have made a backup their apk files are saved and are hence available under your sdcard in a directory called "backups"
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Sorry, but there is no way you can download apk's directly from the market afaik, you will have to find them through other sources on the net...
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crap. ta though brumle.
ilhanroid - im referring to the problem of not seeing apps on the market
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There are apps on a certain website that can only be downloaded using the barcode scanner or by browsing to them on your phone.
If selected they download and install automatically and I can find where the install files is saved.
Every time I flash my phone with a new rom I have to re-download these apps. Does anyone know where they are saved?
Have you checked your downloads folder on your sd card? You should be able to see your download history via the browser - try selecting Menu > More > Downloads.
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Both empty.
All I want are the .apk files for some of my homescreen widgets!!
If you used barcode scanner, you can find the history of the scanned links in your menu.
Maybe you can find the other files if you search for apk files on your SD card when mounted on your pc.
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Just use one of the many backup programs available on the Market.
Regards,
Dave
After removing several applications with an uninstall app Im left with all the .odex files associated with each. Is there any way to remove these files also? I'm using system explorer as my current file explorer which let's me view these odex files but not delete them. Thanks in advance.
Bump. This is really triggering my OCD. Need these files gone please help
Root explorer.
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Use astro and search button to find it and delete..very useful.
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Hello, I want to install a new minecraft 14.0 b3 but it everytime shows me that my androd device (Alcatel OneTouch Idol) has out of space. I have deleted all previos app data of older version and the app but it still shows me that i have out of space. I tried install some free apps from google play and it was all right.
Please help me.
This version includes features such as Facebook chat, allows you to tag friends in statuses, and home screen in landscape.
Please read directions as I am not responsible for anything the happens to your A7
Requirements:
Uninstaller for Root(Found in Market)
Root Explorer(Found in Market) or a Alternate File Explore App
Facebook 1.6.3 (Found here: www.apktop.com/facebook-for-android-1-6-3.html )
Open Uninstaller for Root, scroll down to the Facebook App and then click backup App, after click Uninstall
Next open Root Explore and navigate to /sdcard, once in /sdcard navigate to download folder will you will find and copy the file: com.facebook.katana.apk
Once copied you will need to paste apk file in /system/app (may need to toggle MOUNT R/O), after apk has been pasted, click on apk to install and you are all finished
facebook should be installable as a normal application. while the root related instructions are necessary for removal, i would just suggest tapping on the new facebook apk in the file manager to install ( w unknown sources enabled in settings/apps).
your facebook will be updatable via market after install that way, w out need for system app removal in the future.
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Thanks,I just did it your way but the only thing i don't understand is how is it updatable if it doesn't appear in "My Apps" in the market?
mmm, manually installed apps might not show up in the old patched market, but i think they do in the new market (havent patched or ported that for a7 yet). i know i see manually added apps on my x10.
if you were to look up the facebook app in market, you may see it listed as updatable still, tho it may not show in your downloaded apps.
if youre not seeing facebook or the other apps youre posting in market at all (search), then youre not using my patched market.
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mmm, manually installed apps might not show up in the old patched market, but i think they do in the new market (havent patched or ported that for a7 yet). i know i see manually added apps on my x10.
if you were to look up the facebook app in market, you may see it listed as updatable still, tho it may not show in your downloaded apps.
if youre not seeing facebook or the other apps youre posting in market at all (search), then youre not using my patched market.
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Ok gotcha, I'm using Dexter 1.42 mod that might be why
Hi,
I have some applications I want to save, I mean the APK file.
But I find them only on the android market, and doesn't see how to save the .apk file on my disk (for future use for example).
Do you know if the apk file is stored somewhere in the phone ?
Thanks
Is your phone rooted? It makes a difference. If not rooted you can use mybackup from the market to backup the apps. Never tried it and I am guessing it won't backup paid apps and only free versions. But it might.
If your phone is rooted you can find your apps in the data/app/ folder.
Once you have installed the App, look in /cache/download. Most apks will be in there.
You don't need rooted phone to save (backup) apk's. Just use MyPhoneExplorer which has the function to backup all installed programs (apk's) to computer (also backups SMSes, contacts, etc)
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yes, the phone is rooted.
I checked with Estrong explorer in the folders data and cache and there's nothing ...
The idea is to keep the apk files somewhere when they are not directly available on the net, only using the android market.
Back them up on titanium backup then when you want them again just restore them using titanium again, you can restore them fresh or with your old settings, hasn't failed me yet
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Back them up on titanium backup then when you want them again just restore them using titanium again, you can restore them fresh or with your old settings, hasn't failed me yet
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Works for me too.
jean019 said:
yes, the phone is rooted.
I checked with Estrong explorer in the folders data and cache and there's nothing ...
The idea is to keep the apk files somewhere when they are not directly available on the net, only using the android market.
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Look in data/app as I said. This is the location of all user installed apks. Unless you are using a ROM that uses a different location. Only familiar with sense builds myself. Or use a program that can backup apps. There were 3 mentioned in this thread.
apk with a manager go to system / app. they should be, and extract and save hello
Data/app or system/app?
Confused.
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Data/app or system/app?
Confused.
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Either or, depending on what you're after. Apps you've installed (e.g. from the market) will be in /data/app, system apps (e.g Sense and the apps bundled with it) will be in /system/app.
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If the directories/files are not there then check that ES file explorer is configured to show hidden files.
Jon
For unrooted devices, using ES File Explorer:
1. Open ES File Explorer
2. Press Menu >> Manager >> App Manager
3. Long press the application and then press Backup
4. .apk file will be saved to /sdcard/backups/app/
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I instaled some apps from the market place,
How can i get that app on my phone to rip/copy to my desktop?
Soo i instaled a app from a market , but i wanna get that apk file, how do you get it rip from you phone?
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Best xda members,
I instaled some apps from the market place,
How can i get that app on my phone to rip/copy to my desktop?
Soo i instaled a app from a market , but i wanna get that apk file, how do you get it rip from you phone?
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If the the apps are on ur sdcard, plug in ur phone to computer and mount as disk drive and get it that way.
Or download "MyBackUp" or "Titanium Backup" from the market, backup ur apps and then plug in ur phone to computer, mount as disk drive and copy the backup file to ur computer. I think the MyBackUp file is called "reware" on ur sdcard.
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Well my English is not so advanced so if i misunderstood the question, Sorry..
But i think u are asking that when i installed an app how can i extract it from my phone, in which directory the apks are?
So my answer is if you are rooted then use titanium backup app to send any email your apk files;
and if you are on a unrooted device then you should check this out..
mobiletechpundit.blogspot.com/2012/03/android-for-all-backups-on-unrooted(dot)html
i hope this helps you.
regards:angel:
AndroZip for backing up APK Files
aygul12345 said:
Best xda members,
I instaled some apps from the market place,
How can i get that app on my phone to rip/copy to my desktop?
Soo i instaled a app from a market , but i wanna get that apk file, how do you get it rip from you phone?
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You can use 'AndroZip' app from the Play Store (free).
Once you open the app, on the top toolbar you have option called 'Apps'
Clicking on it opens an AppManager. Now you can select to Backup multiple or all apps.
Once you are done go back to the main interface.
You can find the .apk files for selected apps in folder /mnt/sdcard/app_backup
Edit: You don't need to be rooted to do this.
You can also use Astro File Manager. Available for free from. The Google Play.
From the main screen go to Applications and backup.
Then select backup. Now you have apks of your applications on the SD card in the backup folder
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Adb pull........
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The easiest way:
Android assistant app from Play store, in tools section there's tool for backing up. The .apk files are stored on sd card in Androidassistant_backup folder.
Thanks
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