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Where Does Amazon Store the APK When Downloaded?

Sorry if this has been asked before, I couldn't find anything.
Where does amazon store the APK when it is downloaded to install?
I'd like to make a backup.
Thanks

Apps are installed to /data/app. You need a browser like root explorer to see them (ES File Explorer doesen't display them).

Or if you want to backup the ones you haven't installed but
have downloaded they will be in
sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia

The only file I have in here is a cache folder with a vnx26455.apk which I don't think is it?
I did find some in the data/app but not all and certainly not the amazon ones :S However most of the apps there seem to be the ones installed on the phone whereas all the other apps are on the SD Card.
I am using an HTC Desire running the stock rom (with root access).
EDIT: Managed to find them (I think) using root explorer: mnt/asec/ - although they are all called pkg.apk :S
Thanks

mine was in /sdcard/download folder

Here
anotherxdauser said:
Sorry if this has been asked before, I couldn't find anything.
Where does amazon store the APK when it is downloaded to install?
I'd like to make a backup.
Thanks
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You will find it
HERE:
/Android/Data/com.amazon.mShop.android/files
The obb/data is merged in the APK itself
Hope that helps ?
:good:
BTW: make sure to get it before installation.. Cuz i think it will delete itself once it installed

samsung allshare app

Could someone post the allshare app that comes with the galaxy s2 on here? I just flashed a miui rom but no longer have allshare.
Thanks in advance

Hope this helps

Thanx man...

rodeo_calling said:
Hope this helps
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I copied the file "Dina.apk" to my Epic 4g touch but it won't install. It goes through the motions then says, "Application not installed".

reekolu said:
I copied the file "Dina.apk" to my Epic 4g touch but it won't install. It goes through the motions then says, "Application not installed".
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you need to put it in your system/App folder using root explorer and set permissions, it can't be installed using a package installer

I've tried this method on my GS2 with the provided file and I just can't get it to work. It did work with the MicrobesGl live wallpaper though.

Hello,
You can generate a CWM script to install all share and other apps here:
http://chef-droid.cubocreation.net/?lang=en

Did you set the right permissions?
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I deleted the DigitalClock widget by accident. I know there's plenty in market, but I liked the stock one. Anyway, I have the .apk, moved the .apk to /system/app with Root Explorer and changed the permissions (now it's rw-r--r--). But still, when trying to install, the message "Application not installed" appears.

guimialfaro said:
I deleted the DigitalClock widget by accident. I know there's plenty in market, but I liked the stock one. Anyway, I have the .apk, moved the .apk to /system/app with Root Explorer and changed the permissions (now it's rw-r--r--). But still, when trying to install, the message "Application not installed" appears.
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when the app is moved into the system/app folder it is then installed, no need running the .apk through a package installer because youll just get the "Application not installed" error, this is because your trying to install a system app which is what the apk is and not a standard installable app.
once moved into the system/app folder and permissions set, check your widgets if not there do a reboot then check again, if its still not there then your doing something wrong or setting the wrong permissions.

If it's not installing, could it be because it's a Samsung app? For example the stock camera, phone and messaging apps just won't install when I'm on CM7. So I'm assuming the same is true for Allshare, though I may be wrong.

pepxl said:
when the app is moved into the system/app folder it is then installed, no need running the .apk through a package installer because youll just get the "Application not installed" error, this is because your trying to install a system app which is what the apk is and not a standard installable app.
once moved into the system/app folder and permissions set, check your widgets if not there do a reboot then check again, if its still not there then your doing something wrong or setting the wrong permissions.
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Thanks, tried all but the widget won't appear on the list. I guess something is wrong with the .apk then.

holgalee said:
If it's not installing, could it be because it's a Samsung app? For example the stock camera, phone and messaging apps just won't install when I'm on CM7. So I'm assuming the same is true for Allshare, though I may be wrong.
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Samsung apps will only work on Samsung ROMs unless modded to work on ALL Android devices just like any other app specific to any other ROM

The app in this thread is odexed and for thus wont work with most ROMs as these are deodexed.

pepxl said:
you need to put it in your system/App folder using root explorer and set permissions, it can't be installed using a package installer
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Keeps telling I can't copy to the folder because it is read only....

imediashare from play store is much better than all share, has built in HD channels and can show your youtube and facebook vids/photo/music
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pepxl said:
Samsung apps will only work on Samsung ROMs unless modded to work on ALL Android devices just like any other app specific to any other ROM
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I just tried to copy the dlna.apk from a galaxy note (unrooted, stock ROM)...tried copying that in the app folder and changed permissions...still didnt work....

rodeo_calling said:
Hope this helps
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Thanks for this apk mate

Tab 2 7.0 no file copy
I took down the Dnla.zip, renamed it to Dnla.apk and moved it to my Tab 2 7.0. Then I used ES File and tried to move it to Root/System /App but it fails. I understand I need to change permissions for this. How do I accomplish this without rooting the device?

Kumabjorn said:
I took down the Dnla.zip, renamed it to Dnla.apk and moved it to my Tab 2 7.0. Then I used ES File and tried to move it to Root/System /App but it fails. I understand I need to change permissions for this. How do I accomplish this without rooting the device?
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Move anything to system need ROOT
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Toward working google apps

[Market downloads cause a market FC]
grab: //goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-gb-20110729-signed.zip
Install a file manager (or mail yourself the relevant APKs)
Install the Google Services Framework apk, as well as, say, the Books app.
Open books. Add your Google account. If you have apks for other Google apps, you can install them and they should behave.
GMail works fine. Maps works fine. Market falls over on download.

Which one is gmail and which one is google reader? What abotu voice?
blacked out gmail 2.3.5: http://www.mediafire.com/?26pujxmqvmaubjb

sound like device id issue which we did nookcolor before

obra said:
[Market downloads cause a market FC]
grab: //goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-gb-20110729-signed.zip
Install a file manager (or mail yourself the relevant APKs)
Install the Google Services Framework apk, as well as, say, the Books app.
Open books. Add your Google account. If you have apks for other Google apps, you can install them and they should behave.
GMail works fine. Maps works fine. Market falls over on download.
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nm - grabbed the wrong file

Hmmm...I downloaded the zipfile, copied the unzipped files over to the Kindle, and tried to install using ES File Explorer. I was able to install YouTube just fine, but when I tried to install the "GoogleServicesFramework.apk" file, the installation failed with an "Application Not Installed" error message. Any ideas?
Yes, I do have the "Unknown Applications" permission set correctly, as I've sideloaded and installed a bunch of other stuff.

doug2311 said:
Hmmm...I downloaded the zipfile, copied the unzipped files over to the Kindle, and tried to install using ES File Explorer. I was able to install YouTube just fine, but when I tried to install the "GoogleServicesFramework.apk" file, the installation failed with an "Application Not Installed" error message. Any ideas?
Yes, I do have the "Unknown Applications" permission set correctly, as I've sideloaded and installed a bunch of other stuff.
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I've already side-loaded dropbox to speed things up a bit over here.

doug2311 said:
Hmmm...I downloaded the zipfile, copied the unzipped files over to the Kindle, and tried to install using ES File Explorer. I was able to install YouTube just fine, but when I tried to install the "GoogleServicesFramework.apk" file, the installation failed with an "Application Not Installed" error message. Any ideas?
Yes, I do have the "Unknown Applications" permission set correctly, as I've sideloaded and installed a bunch of other stuff.
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I have the same issue

I'm at work and my kindle is supposed to arrive today... but now that there is root, has anyone tried to install gapps by restoring them via titanium backup?

"Can't establish a data connection to the server"
Update 3:
Working Google Apps:
Voice
Talk
Maps
YouTube
Reader
Google+
Books
Gmail
Partially Working:
Market (Force Closes when updates or downloads are attempted)
UPDATE 2: All of my gapps are working now with the exception of Market. Any ideas as to how to get market running?
UPDATE: I was able to sign into my account, but the only app that doesn't force close is books. Market and gmail both force close when I try to open them.
I am online and able to surf the internet right now on my fire just fine . . . but for some reason when I try to sign into my google account I get the error
"Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server.
His could be a temporary problem or your phone may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call Customer Care."
Any ideas?
I am rooted and have BusyBox installed​

Everything is working great for me except Talk, which won't install.
As far as the market, I have no problem installing it, but it doesn't create an icon. If I choose to open the market immediately after installing, however, it opens, and works flawlessly.
For those with the market issue, you may want to chmod the vending.apk to 6775 to correct permissions. Maybe that'll help? You'll have to do it locally with a terminal emulator though, I've had no luck getting ADB to give me root access.
The reason I mention chmod is, I had originally pushed the files out to the system/app folder manually, and set permissions, but I had no way to open the apps that way, since the fire is very picky on what it gives icon space to, unlike vanilla android.

DarkSi08 said:
Everything is working great for me except Talk, which won't install.
As far as the market, I have no problem installing it, but it doesn't create an icon. If I choose to open the market immediately after installing, however, it opens, and works flawlessly.
For those with the market issue, you may want to chmod the vending.apk to 6775 to correct permissions. Maybe that'll help? You'll have to do it locally with a terminal emulator though, I've had no luck getting ADB to give me root access.
The reason I mention chmod is, I had originally pushed the files out to the system/app folder manually, and set permissions, but I had no way to open the apps that way, since the fire is very picky on what it gives icon space to, unlike vanilla android.
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This worked PERFECT. market works now - installed the apk by opening it from file manage on the kindle, then navigated to /data/app and fixed permissions - as to your google talk issue, I just copied talk.apk directly into /system/app, fixed permissions, and rebooted, and it showed up in ADW Launcher as installed and worked perfectly - doesnt show up in the kindle launcher tho.

abremel said:
This worked PERFECT. market works now - installed the apk by opening it from file manage on the kindle, then navigated to /data/app and fixed permissions - as to your google talk issue, I just copied talk.apk directly into /system/app, fixed permissions, and rebooted, and it showed up as installed and worked perfectly.
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What are the correct permissions?

ckong1 said:
What are the correct permissions?
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rw-r--r--
644? i think is the number?

I wasn't able to launch google talk from kindle launcher, but once I installed Go Launcher talk came up right away and works.

ckong1 said:
I wasn't able to launch google talk from kindle launcher, but once I installed Go Launcher talk came up right away and works.
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mybad. I'm an idiot. Yeah, I have adw launcher installed - it showed up on there, not the kindle launcher.

abremel said:
mybad. I'm an idiot. Yeah, I have adw launcher installed - it showed up on there, not the kindle launcher.
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Ah, makes sense. I haven't considered installing any other launchers yet.
I wonder what it is about the stock launcher that suppresses installed apps from showing up. It makes no sense to me that gmail and maps would show up as they should, but not the marketplace and talk.

Ok got Talk working perfectly. What's the correct permissions for the market?

ckong1 said:
Ok got Talk working perfectly. What's the correct permissions for the market?
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rwx for owner, just r for the other 2. I'm unrooted now so i can no longer see the numbers...

Still getting FC's for the Market app...

ckong1 said:
Still getting FC's for the Market app...
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did you install it by copying over the apk to the device and selecting it, or copy it directly to /system/app - it force closed on me if i copied it to /system/app, but if i just copied it over to the internal sd, selected it and installed, and then fixed the permissions of the installed vending.apk in /data/app, it worked.
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I'm curious, does anyone have calendar working and properly syncing yet? That's one I haven't been able to figure out.

Strange behaviour (Non)/Working Settings.apk for AFTV2 -> Link inside

UPDATE:
Also after updated to latest rbox prerooted rom i could install settings.apk.
/system/priv-app/Settings/Settings.apk chmod 644
Other things installed were busybox / xposed / daydream/Deskclock for changing picture screensaver to normal clock.
Due to the fact it is not in recent apps u might start it via firestarter or es file explorer.
please reply to this post if someone else has managed to get this also working.
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For all that want to use the native Settings.apk.
just install this one:
put settings.apk somewhere on your sdcard. use any desired filemanager (i prefer es file manager) just klick on it and then on the button install.
it should work and visible in my apps and firestarter.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3ZgrYnbvHpSRzhiRmNNVHE0ck0/view?usp=sharing
Screenshots in post #5
I'm also working in getting the old Wallpaper back like on old ftv.
Stay tuned.
Greetings
schybiorz

So how do you get this working then? Or have you just put this up randomly without testing or explaining the process? Cause I've tried pushing to all sorts of places & even resigned the apk but still as per usual nothing happening or even showing in the appsame section?

just copied it with es filemanager from sd card to System/priv-app changed permission and open it via firestarter.
also i tried about 8 different ones till i got the working one from custom nvidia shield 5.1 rom working.
only audio/language and developer menue wont open.
but i installed basic dreams and got rid off the wallpaper screensaver and replaced by clock.

schybiorz said:
just copied it with es filemanager from sd card to System/priv-app changed permission and open it via firestarter.
also i tried about 8 different ones till i got the working one from custom nvidia shield 5.1 rom working.
only audio/language and developer menue wont open.
but i installed basic dreams and got rid off the wallpaper screensaver and replaced by clock.
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Ok.... What permissions you using?
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I can't even see the settings app In firestarter? I've tried signing the apk, not signing it? Putting it in various different locations, & even putting it in a folder? Can you not give us more info?
I'm rooted on rboxs prerooted 5.0.5 r4 & have xposed & have googleplay running too if any of that makes any difference?
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u can also just go onto your sdcard and install as normal app. should work.
it should be visible in firestarter as settings. even visible in app library.
See screenshots
Also i'm on latest rbox prerooted 5.0.5 r4 & have xposed & have googleplay running too.

If you don't mind could you tell me if its in a folder & the name of the folder & what's the name of the settings app & what are the permissions set at? Cause this is bugging me now?
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hi,
just download my settings.apk from google drive (unzip it) put it on your sd card.
use es file explorer navigate to your sdcard and just klick on it and then install.
it should work and install. sry that i can't u help more, couse u might know how to install any apk. nothing more did i.
version number of my settings.apk is visible on screenshot in post 5

schybiorz said:
hi,
just download my settings.apk from google drive (unzip it) put it on your sd card.
use es file explorer navigate to your sdcard and just klick on it and then install.
it should work and install. sry that i can't u help more, couse u might know how to install any apk. nothing more did i.
version number of my settings.apk is visible on screenshot in post 5
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mine won't install at all just says - app not installed? No one else has said they got it working yet ether? Very strange
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that's really strange.
i also installed some other standard rom stuff, but i can't imagine that someof them might be needed before installing settings.apk
but these things from stock i also installed:
Basic dream
deskclock
livewallpaper
livewallpaperpicker
launcher2
i'm also trying to get normal systemui.apk working, cause amazon has build their own AFTVSystemUI.apk as i see.
deanr1977 said:
mine won't install at all just says - app not installed? No one else has said they got it working yet ether? Very strange
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schybiorz said:
that's really strange.
i also installed some other standard rom stuff, but i can't imagine that someof them might be needed before installing settings.apk
but these things from stock i also installed:
Basic dream
deskclock
livewallpaper
livewallpaperpicker
launcher2
i'm also trying to get normal systemui.apk working, cause amazon has build their own AFTVSystemUI.apk as i see.
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If you wouldn't mind if you have time could you pull the apk from your system & pm me a link just incase It got messed up via downloading? With the permissions & file location it was installed to? I think it was put in system/priv-app location.
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u have busybox installed?
updated today to latest rbox pre rooted.
reinstalled xposed and busybox.
put settings filder in system/priv-app
changed to rw-r-r permission.
rebooted and installed settings apk (once again) via click on it then install.
due to the fact i havent install firestarter till now. settings apk can also be opened via es file explorer -> local-> apps
it should work.
pleasy reply

schybiorz said:
u have busybox installed?
updated today to latest rbox pre rooted.
reinstalled xposed and busybox.
put settings filder in system/priv-app
changed to rw-r-r permission.
rebooted and installed settings apk (once again) via click on it then install.
due to the fact i havent install firestarter till now. settings apk can also be opened via es file explorer -> local-> apps
it should work.
pleasy reply
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Still no go, I also made the jump to 5.0.5.1 this morning, reinstalled xposed too, & busybox, I made a folder called Settings in /system/priv-app/ then changed The permissions of the folder to rw-r-r & put the settings apk in there & made that rw-r-r too & rebooted, settings does not show up in firestarter? & even looked in hidden via firestarter but not in there? When I click on the apk it says install failed
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Then i have no Clue. Maybe i Reset my ftv to stock and try to reproduce your problem.
Sry that i cant help you directly

schybiorz said:
Then i have no Clue. Maybe i Reset my ftv to stock and try to reproduce your problem.
Sry that i cant help you directly
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like I said if you could pull the folder with the settings apk in it via adb & zip & send me the link that would be great, I maybe doing something wrong somewhere? or the download may have been corrupted somehow? You can pm me the link if you want?
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path of file is still
/system/priv-app/Settings/Settings.apk
chmod 644. filesize is the same like in my link in first post.

anyone have any luck enabling the location settings in this settings.apk? I have the well-known problem of it backing out every time i try to enable any of the 3 options.

d3adpool said:
anyone have any luck enabling the location settings in this settings.apk? I have the well-known problem of it backing out every time i try to enable any of the 3 options.
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nvm I got it figured out, can't use the settings.apk anymore to do it.

d3adpool said:
nvm I got it figured out, can't use the settings.apk anymore to do it.
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Ha ha I couldn't even get it to install on my AFTV2 for some reason? Tried all the steps loads & loads of times on my rbox prerooted/with busy box & on the latest firmware with all different versions of the settings all from various download sources for Android 5+, but no go at all?
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deanr1977 said:
Ha ha I couldn't even get it to install on my AFTV2 for some reason? Tried all the steps loads & loads of times on my rbox prerooted/with busy box & on the latest firmware with all different versions of the settings all from various download sources for Android 5+, but no go at all?
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i went thru the same thing of trying all different versions of settings.apk with no luck. I needed to enable location settings so watchtnt could work on my firetv. I ended up installing AnyLocation on both my ftv1 and ftv2 and it works great. Ftv1 unrooted had to enable mock location settings thru adb, and the ftv2 rooted I could enable Advanced version in the app and it would enable mock settings for me.

Has anyone version for aftv 1? Thx!

Extract apk from Sony Android tv

Hi folks! How I can extract featured apps from Android TV Sony?
I can not see these apps in Es File Manager in User Apps or System Apps or Installed in sdcard.
Any suggestion? Thanks
PS : I want Premium Online, Italian app.

Totonno90 said:
Hi folks! How I can extract featured apps from Android TV Sony?
I can not see these apps in Es File Manager in User Apps or System Apps or Installed in sdcard.
Any suggestion? Thanks
PS : I want Premium Online, Italian app.
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Try solid explorer ( need keyboard to navigate properly)

Check if you can get the clarovideo apk pls ??

The Collector said:
Check if you can get the clarovideo apk pls ?
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Please, we need the claravideo apk, urgent, please ??

gabrielomana said:
Please, we need the claravideo apk, urgent, please ??
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Apkpure dot com has it.

I have the same problem but the app I'm looking for is 9Now which comes installed on my Sony TV and doesn't need a mouse to control. I want to copy the apk so I can install it on my shield.
I tried Solid explorer but 9Now doesn't show up on it even tho it is on my Home screen and works.
Any suggestions?

heywheelie said:
I have the same problem but the app I'm looking for is 9Now which comes installed on my Sony TV and doesn't need a mouse to control. I want to copy the apk so I can install it on my shield.
I tried Solid explorer but 9Now doesn't show up on it even tho it is on my Home screen and works.
Any suggestions?
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It's probably a system app and by default the file manager you're using is not showing system apps. See if there's an option to enable it.
I use X-Plore file manager and it has an "app manager" that lists all installed apps. By default though system apps are turned off, so I have to bring up the context menu and click on "show system apps".
After which I can find any app installed and back up the APK by creating a copy of it.

Solid Explorer shows system apps but it isn't listed amongst them. Will give X-Plore a try.
cheers
UPDATE: Tried X-Plore, Same thing neither 9Now nor ABC iView appear yet both are displayed on the Recommended apps list and work when clicked on. Odd thing is they never work first time, only second time. It's as if both are just shortcuts for a temporary app that it downloads and installs but no sign of either on the TV.

Try installing Shareit