Unable to download APKs from the browser? - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Whenever I try to download an APK from the browser it says my phone doesn't support that file type. I think I remember it being able to before. Any ideas?
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There's an app called "download all files" it's like a browser plugin
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Download crutch also works. Found it on 4shared.
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Can also change browsers. I like Dolphin Browser

gmap516 said:
Whenever I try to download an APK from the browser it says my phone doesn't support that file type. I think I remember it being able to before. Any ideas?
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Use opera MOBILE browser
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I use Xscope. It isn't free I don't think. Honestly, don't get it. haha

I use dolphin browser hd. Also have your unknown sources checked in the application settings.

Make sure you have some type of file browser installed, otherwise you will get this error. I think, one comes installed but not sure.
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+1 for download all files app. It's free and works great

or astro or esfile explorer ...they both have settings to allow browser, to download anything,
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gmap516 said:
Whenever I try to download an APK from the browser it says my phone doesn't support that file type. I think I remember it being able to before. Any ideas?
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The stock browser has this problem. When download some files, it will have some kind of check. Once it found something incompatible, it will notify user and prevent them from downloading. Maybe you could try other browser. Recommend Boat Browser. It supports pause/resume/retry when downloading. You can find it in Android market.

I enabled astro's download anything for stock browser but I told me I have to dissable the setting anytime I want to download a attachment in gmail. Kinda lame :-(

bluefire808 said:
I enabled astro's download anything for stock browser but I told me I have to dissable the setting anytime I want to download a attachment in gmail. Kinda lame :-(
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Yes but how often do you download something from gmail ..... Me never so no biggie but if you do I guess find another or use es file explorer
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[Q] Unable to download files from xda

Hello I'm sorry if this has already been brought up but I was unable to find it and the search button is not functioning on my old computer.
Everytime I attempt to download from XDA (of course I am signed in) I immediately get a download unsuccessful message. I have tried Opera Mini, Dolphin HD browser and also have cleaned all cache, history, and data from browsers.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks Jeremy
Get the app "Download all files"
It'll let you download the files
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What I do is hit menu then more and then hit browser and select opera. It will open what u are looking at into the browser then u should be able to download what u need. I have the same problem.
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s049031 said:
Get the app "Download all files"
It'll let you download the files
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That's only needed for the stock browser. He is using opera and dolphin.
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Well I have this issue from all 3 browsers. I will try both suggestions anyhow. Just can't believe I need an app to download files that my evo did without blinking. Kinda BS.
Thanks guys
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+1 for download all files. fixes the issue no matter what the browser is

Downloading a zip...

Is there a way to download a zip file from the internet on the phone?
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phatryan69 said:
Is there a way to download a zip file from the internet on the phone?
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Just click on it and it starts the download.
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I don't know if the stock android browser supports it, but in Dolphin Browser or Opera you can download any type of file. You can use something like file expert to open the zip file.
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SirLeto said:
I don't know if the stock android browser supports it, but in Dolphin Browser or Opera you can download any type of file. You can use something like file expert to open the zip file.
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OP just stated downloading. Stock browser on EI22 works fine for that. Miren stopped working for some reason though.
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i'm with the OP.. i've never had good luck consistently getting .zip files to download. Most the time they'll go to start, hang for a min, then fail. tried stock browser, and a couple others. doesn't seem to matter what rom I'm using either.
pvtjoker42 said:
i'm with the OP.. i've never had good luck consistently getting .zip files to download. Most the time they'll go to start, hang for a min, then fail. tried stock browser, and a couple others. doesn't seem to matter what rom I'm using either.
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This has been working fine for me since EH17 when it got fixed. I download full ROMs with no problem.
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I've never experienced any issues downloading any files, let alone zip files, using multiple browsers. I'm currently using a blacked out version of Dolphin mini (ty Starsky's rom) and have yet to have an issue still. I usually use Root Explorer to move the file to the folder of my choice, and I guess roms take a bit longer than most files (size) but never any issues. Good luck!
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kennyglass123 said:
OP just stated downloading. Stock browser on EI22 works fine for that. Miren stopped working for some reason though.
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I'm not having any probs with miren. Download a rom and two themes today.
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I use "download all files" from the Android market.
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havnt tried using a diff. browser guess ill have to do that just kind of annoying when u wanna download something and it wont download to my phone so i have to be around a cpu everytime i wanna flash something new... but thanks for the inputs everyone
phatryan69 said:
havnt tried using a diff. browser guess ill have to do that just kind of annoying when u wanna download something and it wont download to my phone so i have to be around a cpu everytime i wanna flash something new... but thanks for the inputs everyone
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What ROM are you on?
I think it's the file host some of the rom devs use, or possibly his router. For certain roms, downloading over wifi fails no matter what I do, and I end up using 3G.(unlimited plan, 150mb is nothing)
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[Q] How to enable download through 4G?

I'm new to the galaxy section so give me a little break. My previous 2 devices never had this issue.
How to you enable the phone to download files(any files) through your 4g network or even wiring?
I cannot seem to be able to download ANYTHING to my phone regardless of wifi or 4g.
I can download from the market which works fine. Its only downloads.from like multi upload and stuff.
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Sighx said:
I'm new to the galaxy section so give me a little break. My previous 2 devices never had this issue.
How to you enable the phone to download files(any files) through your 4g network or even wiring?
I cannot seem to be able to download ANYTHING to my phone regardless of wifi or 4g.
I can download from the market which works fine. Its only downloads.from like multi upload and stuff.
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I've had the issue as well. I tried many different sites. Typically megaupload worked for me but not on this device. I have no workaround that I have found yet and can suggest.
Download Astro file manager from the market its free, then open it, go under file manager/ then scroll the top tabs right to "preferences" and put a check mark next to enable browser downloads. Works for me.
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Thanks! I'll try this out!
I use "Download all files" from the market because astro didn't work for me. Give it a try if you find yourself in my situation.
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Opera Mobile is also better about downloading files.
I noticed this issue with the browser too. I installed FireFox mobile and it works great for downloading from Multiupload!
yea i had the same problem. it has something to do with the browser, now i am using dolphin Browser HD and no problems i can download from any website i want. so just download another browser from market.
try dolphin HD. works amazing
Dolphin HD is much slower than Opera Mobile and has trouble with sites like fileserve.
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Stock Browser Doesn't Let Me Download...

Has anyone been experiencing this issue? I can pretty much download anything in a 'third party' browser like Dolphin HD, but my question is with the stock browser. I'm not a Dolphin fan since that whole "capture you information" issues with them, so I been getting myself use to use the stock browser that came with our SGS2..
I only had my AWESOME phone for only a week.. I came from a HTC G2, which I never had this problem.
How come I can't download anything? It would say download unsuccessful. If I go into downloads and press on the it, it would say "Download Failed. Can not download. The content is not supported on this phone.". I'm trying to download simple MP3s from the Coast to Coast AM site..
I never experienced this issue with my G2 on any browser. On my new SGS2, it can only be downloaded from third party browsers...
Any guesses?
It seems (as I type this post) someone in the G2X forums has also been experiencing this issue HERE.
Download astro file manager and I. Settings enable browser download. It'll let you use stock browser for dl. Its not a bug it happens with most stock browsers.
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Go to market, download app "download all files" simple as that
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kraziedomo760 said:
Go to market, download app "download all files" simple as that
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Yup.. thats what i did.. works great
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Or you can use Opera Mobile Browser. That lets you download straight from the server link.

Downloading rars

I'm having a huge problem downloading rars or zips whether it be on 4g or WIFI or with dolphin browser, stock, or skyfire. I get errors as ssoon as the download starts every time. I can't figure out if this is some sort of block attempt from sprint / Samsung on filesharing/hosting sites or if its just my phone. Anyone have any insight on this? Driving me crazy
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carnivalrejectq said:
I'm having a huge problem downloading rars or zips whether it be on 4g or WIFI or with dolphin browser, stock, or skyfire. I get errors as ssoon as the download starts every time. I can't figure out if this is some sort of block attempt from sprint / Samsung on filesharing/hosting sites or if its just my phone. Anyone have any insight on this? Driving me crazy
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Try the app "Download all files" - know that works for me. Usually it's a lack of file association.
Opera mobile works for me.
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I have no.idea.why but download.all.files.refuses to assosiate its self with files.until after I download them which is rare and I get the same results on opera.mobile
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check the download directory. Dolphin>Settings>More>Settings>Privacy & Personal Data and see if there is something in there. Check you 'download' directory too (sdcard/download).
carnivalrejectq said:
I have no.idea.why but download.all.files.refuses to assosiate its self with files.until after I download them which is rare and I get the same results on opera.mobile
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But it is dowloading now, right? That solves your first problem.
Opening a rar will require an app and there are free ones out there on Play.
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No they do not download what so ever on wifi 3g or 4g all browsers will just pop up and say error. I'm really thinking its just sprint blocking filesharing sites or something internally wrong with my phone. Its the same thing for downloading roms, tools for roms, or even music that's contained in rars. It just refuses to downlaod things off of browsers.
Edit: it appears to be a memory problem with the internal storage switched it to external dl location and it started working.I was unaware cuz this was previously my girls phone. Thanks for the responses and help.
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