Android package installer download app app not installed

Active 3 months ago. Viewed k times. I'd like to publicate my app to GooglePlay but first i would like to do a last testing with the signed apk to ensure that all of the used API keys are working correctly with the release version GMaps, Facebook, etc So i just made a signed version of my app with our release key and when i try to install the app to the device i got an error: I have tried to copy the apk to the device and install it with an apk installer app.

Here are the steps of the procedure: I select the release key , type password. I do select release build type instead of debugging Just in case i also defined in the gradle file the signing keys but I must admit i dont know is it necessary.

Please help if you can. Tara 2, 19 19 silver badges 30 30 bronze badges. Adam Varhegyi Adam Varhegyi What was the real reason? Did you find it out? Adam Varhegyi — Rohit Singh.

RohitSingh The answer below, lol. I mean the app was not uninstalled completely even u uninstalled? Or its a thing only Android 5. RohitSingh My problem was exactly as the answer desribes. The app was installed for another user on the phone, and I did not see it with a different user.

So I had to uninstall it for "All users" — Adam Varhegyi. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. You may be using the android 5. May be your development version is not uninstalled properly. Refer the screenshot attached. Swaminathan V Swaminathan V 4, 1 1 gold badge 22 22 silver badges 30 30 bronze badges.

How the hell could they do this in that way. Working btw thanks. While this link may answer the question, it is better to include the essential parts of the answer here and provide the link for reference. Link-only answers can become invalid if the linked page changes. Glad, helped you!! So, Follow this way to create your Signed apk file. Create Keystore path. Put Password, alias, key password. Build type select accordingly eg to release in playstore use release.

Signature Version select both V1 and V2 checkboxes. Go to from explorer where you selected for the apk to store and you will see your. Selecting signature V1 did it — Meanman. Work for me. Save time. Thanks — YeeKhin. Checking V1 resolved the issue for me. Previously, only V2 was checked. Shubhamhackz Shubhamhackz 5, 4 4 gold badges 38 38 silver badges 62 62 bronze badges. This was my issue exactly. It is not mandatory.

You should check BOTH of those checkboxes if possible, but if the new V2 signing mechanism gives you problems,you can just check both if you encounter problems. Sagar Zala 4, 9 9 gold badges 27 27 silver badges 56 56 bronze badges. Gerrard Gerrard 8 8 silver badges 7 7 bronze badges. This solution works for me. You saved my life! Could you please tell us why this happens?

What am I doing wrong that causes this to be the fix? Tara Tara 2, 19 19 silver badges 30 30 bronze badges. Yea I know but it is not installed previously. How can I install apk with higher version, without deleting current app? Select both Signature Version v1 and v2 will resolve the issue v1 scheme A JAR file can be signed by using the command line jarsigner tool or directly through the java.

For every file entry signed in the signed JAR file, an individual manifest entry is created for it as long as it does not already exist in the manifest V2 scheme v1 signatures do not protect some parts of the APK, such as ZIP metadata.

In Android Studio 3. Ketan Ramani Ketan Ramani 3, 27 27 silver badges 37 37 bronze badges. Shubhamhackz 5, 4 4 gold badges 38 38 silver badges 62 62 bronze badges. Note: Before going through the fix, make sure to uninstall any already installed app of the same nature. And try installing the app to see if the issue is fixed.

You can make some changes in the version code or SDK to do so. This method also works on Firestick and Fire TV. Step 1. Download the APK Editor app. Step 2. Now search for the app which you wish to install. Step 6: Here change the Install Location to any other option whichever applicable for your device. Step 8. If it is a bundle then you need to install it using a Split Installer.

Google introduced a new way to distribute Android apps called app bundles. The app bundles only include the components that your specific device needs, organized into split APKs. While app bundles help save storage space and data usage, they are not one-size-fits APK files. You can use any of the following methods to install the App Bundles on Android. APK, Config-Archi. APK and other Files which can only be installed using a 3rd party split installer.

Step 4. Locate the Files and Select All the Files. It scans the installed apps or apps to be installed for any virus and if it finds any harmful code or nature, blocks the installation.

The play protects not only works or apps installed from the play store but also for 3rd party apps. If the APK is downloaded or if you are trying to install it from an external mount than in many cases it would be not possible due to contamination of the file. The installer may not completely parse the package from mounted storage. The best solution, in this case, is to download the APK onto your internal storage and try installing the App.

Your mobiles package installer will accept the files without any errors. Any latest version of the App may not support your device due to system limitations. Just download any older version of the App. If this works then your device is not capable to read the latest APK. Enable Unknown Sources. The IP address may change.

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