Develop Bugs

[A]Why can't I download zips?

I'm not sure why, I could never download zips or large files to this phone. My last phone, The HTC Hero, was able to do this with no problem. Any ideas ?

using opera mobile I can download any zips. although if you are in a place with crappy 3g it might fail and you would have to do it again. when I can I download mine over wifi

install androzip and then try

You need a app associated with the file type to download. There is a app called download all files or something that will associate with all file types in order to download.

Download astro file manager from the market. open astro, hit the file manager button then the menu button and click on Preferences then scroll down to enable browser download, just click enable and youre good to go

Thank you the Astro fix seems to work.

Install apk from sdcard using your internet browser

What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!

Hi I tried it but its say directory not found..!!
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hussy22 said:
Hi I tried it but its say directory not found..!!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S using XDA Premium App
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Did you follow exactly as instructed? What's the filename of the file? where did you put it? what did you type in the address bar? Sorry for the late resply

Nice to know new things, I made ES file xplorer to esfilex.apk then it says play online it works. Now I can install a filemanager if a rom doesn't have one.
Thanks

hey i need to know if there is any operation to start notification count on the alpha3 rom?

Thx i didnt tough about this simplifies my work

klacenas said:
Did you follow exactly as instructed? What's the filename of the file? where did you put it? what did you type in the address bar? Sorry for the late resply
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Thank u SOoo....much :thumbup: I have tried it its done
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S using Tapatalk 2

You could also do
adb install /sdcard/name.apk
If you were feeling like a pro.
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using xda premium

Or, instead of trying to remember browser commands or adb commands, just skip all of this madness and grab a flashable .zip that contains a file manager! ~
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills over here, kids.
If you don't have a flashable file manager, just grab the one I made on the WildChild ROM thread (Post #1). Copy the .zip to your SD Card. Done. Don't ever worry about flashing a ROM without a file manager ever again.

I will give this a try.Looks interesting

klacenas said:
what if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(i suppose you have one installed
here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, i will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto security settings and check "unknown sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "go".
That's it! Installation started!
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i have a better idea
if you need to know the directry of the app or rename it, u obviously need a pc , then why dont you use adb on ur pc to install the app ???
So simple, no mess with the silly browser

rishabho1 said:
i have a better idea
if you need to know the directry of the app or rename it, u obviously need a pc , then why dont you use adb on ur pc to install the app ???
So simple, no mess with the silly browser
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Some ppl dont have pc or/and why we need ur pc if we can do it without pc?
Sent from MARVEL

asdot said:
Some ppl dont have pc or/and why we need ur pc if we can do it without pc?
Sent from MARVEL
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what if u dont know the exact direcory of file
also , the guy mentioned to rename the file to something short eg:
fm.apk
tell me how can you rename without file browser and a pc....so obviously u need a pc for this, but if u remember the location of file in sd thats other case
naturally what i was saying is true...
u must recheck ur vague posts before posting it

rishabho1 said:
what if u dont know the exact direcory of file
also , the guy mentioned to rename the file to something short eg:
fm.apk
tell me how can you rename without file browser and a pc....so obviously u need a pc for this, but if u remember the location of file in sd thats other case
naturally what i was saying is true...
u must recheck ur vague posts before posting it
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I guess everyone who want to flash new rom must be prepare what they need.

Original instructions
klacenas said:
What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
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It definitely works over Dolphin Browser HD. Thanks for this guide.

Not oly dolphin even works in stock browser
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S using Tapatalk 2

Danceoff, this is for people who are trying to PREPARE for flashing ROMs on the fly. Ie. They have access to market, file explorer etc NOW but won't LATER when they actually do the flash.
I don't have service right now so my phone is basically a tiny tablet, and I'm a flash-a-holic. i flash ROMs on break at work, on the bus, etc. This is very handy for me. Thank you.

something new!
klacenas said:
What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
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nice ..very innovative..
but instead just keep a flashble file manager ..
can b easily found..lol

klacenas said:
What if you need to install an apk from sdcard but you don't have a file manager installed yet, and to make things worse you don't have internet access to download it from the market!
Well, there's a solution to that. Provided by every internet browser available.
(I suppose you have one installed
Here's what you need to do:
1. Put the apk file in the main directory your sdcard. Rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/<filename>.apk".
In our example above it should look like this: "file:///sdcard/fm.apk"
4. Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
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That's BEST Thread... i always have this problem and always (after factory reset) need one Computer+htc syns+cable to install file manager
TY:good:

What's a private app?

I recently installed an app from Google Play and when I go to Astro File Manager to back up my apps it's the only one I can't back-up.
There is no check box next to it like all the others, it just says (private).
I have over 120 apps and this is the ONLY one that says this.
Does anyone have any idea why?
Thank you in advance

Obagleyfreer said:
I recently installed an app from Google Play and when I go to Astro File Manager to back up my apps it's the only one I can't back-up.
There is no check box next to it like all the others, it just says (private).
I have over 120 apps and this is the ONLY one that says this.
Does anyone have any idea why?
Thank you in advance
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well then try this app (you need a PC )(windows) >>>>>>>>> [TOOL Windows]APK Batch Installer from PC(backup user+system apps to PC with wifi adb
or use es file manager to backup that file >>> es file manager

apk_xiz said:
well then try this app (you need a PC )(windows) >>>>>>>>> [TOOL Windows]APK Batch Installer from PC(backup user+system apps to PC with wifi adb
or use es file manager to backup that file >>> es file manager
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Thanks for your reply.
I know there is other ways to back up I just think it's weird that is app is 'private'
And wondered what it actually means?

[APP] Samsung Apps for any Custom Roms

Notice:
Actually, I don't know this application is necessary for you or not
After moved from stock GB to Custom Rom (CM9), sometime we felt some applications are missing
One of them that I felt missing from stock ROM is Samsung Apps
So I will share apk files from this apps
How to install?
The zip file is not flashable, extract it, and install 2 files as normally (tap & install)
And it easy to Uninstall from Apps Manager
Note:
This apps is not latest version, but the apps will updates automatically
I hope you like it

i can't install it as normal app because it say "application not installed "

Laurentyu1995 said:
i can't install it as normal app because it say "application not installed "
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This can happen if you have your activity declared twice in your AndroidManifest.xml file. And by twice, I mean one: as a normal activity and two: as the launcher.
Make sure every activity in the manifest file is declared only once.
1. try another explorer to install it, eg Astro or Root Explorer.
2. If method 1 doesn't help, delete file .android_secure/smdl2tmpl.asec from SD Card. If the folder .android_secure is empty on your file manager, delete it from PC
I hope it will help you

temenalie said:
This can happen if you have your activity declared twice in your AndroidManifest.xml file. And by twice, I mean one: as a normal activity and two: as the launcher.
Make sure every activity in the manifest file is declared only once.
1. try another explorer to install it, eg Astro or Root Explorer.
2. If method 1 doesn't help, delete file .android_secure/smdl2tmpl.asec from SD Card. If the folder .android_secure is empty on your file manager, delete it from PC
I hope it will help you
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samsung apps cant install as common apk files. its require touchwiz framework.
try this instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773983

It worked perfectly for me. Some apps downloaded by the application fail to install, but not all. I managed to install Samsung Apps moving both files to system/app via Root Explorer. After I changed the permissions to RW-R-R.
I would like to add my Samsung account on the phone, but I need the apk files. Do you know where can I find?

Change built-in file manager?

I would like to change default file manager but it seems that some links to it are hardcoded in LOS so for example if i uninstall it and replace it with fx file manager some
apps can't access it because they are calling to that default one which is not there anymore.
Any tips on how can i replace it, or where can i change those links to default app?

The default file manager that you were using has the package name "com.android.documentsui", and you generally see it when you have to choose a file for an app. Only here has it been turned into a full-fledged file manager. That was a system app that you weren't supposed to remove, so your only option is to install another file manager app alongside the default one.

Hi i'm with the same problem, i need a default file manger that can accese root so other app can get accese to root folder. Is there a way to resolve?

Here is how to replace the stock file explore with the root accessable one.
I'm gonna priovide the best filemanager fully featured, called mixplore, which i highly recommend. this file manager can access root directory.
watch Mixplore review from HERE
NB: make sure you have a root access
1. download Mixplore
2. install it on your device then open it
3. on the left then click on "root" then grant root permission when prompted
4. go into system/apps/documentUi OR system/apps/cmfilemanager
OR system/apps/files. If your on other roms apart from cynogenmod, lineageOs or RR-Os.. go into system/apps/filemanger
in case not found in app forlder try priv-app, i.e system/apps/..
NB: not "document" its "documentUi"
5. open the that last folder on the directory i.e file manager, swipe right and go into downloads copy the Mixplore.apk, then swipe left back into root/system/app/___ and paste the mixplore and delete the stock filemager from that folder
6. restart the phone.. now you have replaced the stock file explore from your android.

ppllzz help meee mi a1
i uninstalled the system file manager and now can't reinstall it and com.andeoid.documentsui keeps stopping and after installing app getting the problem files keeps stopping

Adwolf01 said:
i uninstalled the system file manager and now can't reinstall it and com.andeoid.documentsui keeps stopping and after installing app getting the problem files keeps stopping
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Dirty flash your ROM

yohannacastle said:
I'm gonna priovide the best filemanager fully featured, called mixplore, which i highly recommend. this file manager can access root directory.
watch Mixplore review from HERE
NB: make sure you have a root access
1. download Mixplore
2. install it on your device then open it
3. on the left then click on "root" then grant root permission when prompted
4. go into system/apps/documentUi OR system/apps/cmfilemanager
OR system/apps/files. If your on other roms apart from cynogenmod, lineageOs or RR-Os.. go into system/apps/filemanger
in case not found in app forlder try priv-app, i.e system/apps/..
NB: not "document" its "documentUi"
5. open the that last folder on the directory i.e file manager, swipe right and go into downloads copy the Mixplore.apk, then swipe left back into root/system/app/___ and paste the mixplore and delete the stock filemager from that folder
6. restart the phone.. now you have replaced the stock file explore from your android.
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will this work if an app ask to write on external storage ???

loopypalm said:
will this work if an app ask to write on external storage ???
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This method creates problem when trying to access sd card or otg,mixplorer ,though fully featured,will also need permission from documentsui to access externals,it will show error "doesn't exist x

Best way is disable documents ui from showing icon in launcher

HarmitR said:
This method creates problem when trying to access sd card or otg,mixplorer ,though fully featured,will also need permission from documentsui to access externals,it will show error "doesn't exist x
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yes, i already tried, it didn't work
best thing to do is give access to all apps that require SD write then freez DocumentsUI