1. Applications that I have downloaded from the market are no longer available. Where did they go?
Most likely, authors may have taken their apps offline if they deem them unstable or not quite ready for a mass release. Google may have also removed the app for the same reason.
(thanks to Swizz)
2. What is the easiest way to install programs that I find on the internet (not the Market)?
You can download the .apk file to your desktop PC. After this, mount the SD card to desktop and drop the .apk file in the root folder on the card. Download and install 'Apps installer' from the market. Then run 'Apps Installer' and select the .apk from the list of files.
Also, you might need to check the box next to 'unknown sources' in Settings > Applications.
(thanks to Swizz and andonnguyen)
3. Can I install applications to the SD card?
Currently, this cannot be done. An app cannot fix this as it requires root access. Therefore, this is something that needs to be changed by Google itself.
(thanks to punkzanyj)
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3. Can I install applications to the SD card?
[hide]Currently, this cannot be done. An app cannot fix this as it requires root access. Therefore, this is something that needs to be changed by Google itself.
should this one perhaps be updated to note that for some phones it is possible to obtain root, and this would not strictly speaking require Google to change anything?
should this one perhaps be updated to note that for some phones it is possible to obtain root, and this would not strictly speaking require Google to change anything?
thanks much.
No change required ... The Question is can apps be installed to the SDcard ...
and the answer was NO >>> root is required ... and that remains the case.
The Question isn't worded as you suggest ..... "is it possible to obtain root"
the answer to that would be... Yes root can be obtained on many phones.
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No change required ... The Question is can apps be installed to the SDcard ...
and the answer was NO >>> root is required ... and that remains the case.
The Question isn't worded as you suggest ..... "is it possible to obtain root"
the answer to that would be... Yes root can be obtained on many phones.
But your FAQ answer contradicts this response. Your FAQ response says "this is something that needs to be changed by Google," but you now imply that someone who has rooted their phone can do it without Google's intervention. Please correct your FAQ response.
How to partition your Androids SD card to install apps on it
This tutorial will take you step by step through the process of partitioning the SD card in your Android phone so that you can save (and run) applications on/from it.
The process of installing programs on your SD card – knows as Apps2SD, App2SD and A2SD – not only allows you to install many more programs on your Android phone, but it keeps internal memory free so your device runs faster.
This tutorial will show you how to partition your SD card so that you can run programs from it.
Last edited by tpriddy; December 23rd, 2009 at 11:27 PM.
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Last edited by cemore; February 4th, 2011 at 07:34 PM.
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Originally Posted by cemore
Hi - anyone know how to remove factory apps? I never use Midnight Bowling 2 or Uno... I go to the following:
Settings - applications - manage applications – menu - filter - all - com.gameloft.android.mbo2..... It only allows me to (clear data, clear cache, clear defaults or force stop - no uninstall. I want to get them off the operating system.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance…
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. I used the same stinking password (shouldn't admit.) I always use.
It asked for a confirm. Now I need a backdoor to get into the phone and maybe remove the app. Or get a new password.
Or something. Tried to contact Superoids but they don't list a phone number, Address or whatever. Google/goog411 just points back at their site which doesn't list a Phone number, address...can anyone help?
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