Root How to install non-Market apps via ADB (solved)

[james27007]

Yes, they only go away if you uninstall them (menu --> settings --> applications --> manage applications) or you do a factory reset of the phone.

If you switch motoblur accounts and/or gmail accounts, as long as you do not factory reset the phone, you are ok. However from what I understand, you can swicth gmail accounts without resetting the phone, however you cannot swap motoblur accounts witout resetting the phone.

 

[ewingr]

JFYI...I read somewhere that you could take out your SIM card, and just use a file manager and install. I tried that, and it did not work.

 

[handson]

FWIW,
copying cmd.exe is bad practice cuz you don't want versions littering your hdd,
and copying apk to tools is bad practice cuz you don't want "personal data" mingled with installs. I got mine working with the following steps:

1. install all the stuffs per stock instructions (SDK, USB driver, etc...)
2. add tools dir to path:
set path=%path%;c:\android-sdk-windows\tools
3. go to path where apk lives (hopefully under your docs or downloads).
4. C:\users\[myusername]\eclipse\HelloWorld\bin>adb install Your.apk

 

[HeatherVela]

I can't seem to find the app after all this.

 

[james27007]

I can't seem to find the app after all this.

Find what app; the app must be in the same folder as adb. This works if you have apps (the file type is apk) that you want to install.

 

[Beach_Head]

If you're on the 2.1 update and you want to install non-market apps straight from your microSD, here's how to do it: Install Non-Market Apps

 

[LightFighter]

I'm doing something wrong. After I make sure my device is connected, I start ./abd shell, run ls to make sure I'm connected to the phone. When I run abd install xxyy.apk I get this error - abd: permission denied.

Any suggestions?


***** Edit
I may have a permission issue with my Linux box, but,

Android Centrals Sideload Wonder worked to get a 3rd party app installed...

 

[james27007]

I'm doing something wrong. After I make sure my device is connected, I start ./abd shell, run ls to make sure I'm connected to the phone. When I run abd install xxyy.apk I get this error - abd: permission denied.

Any suggestions?


***** Edit
I may have a permission issue with my Linux box, but,

Android Centrals Sideload Wonder worked to get a 3rd party app installed...

Welcome to the forums, we are glad to have you

Are you running under linux or windows? HAve you tried other apk files to make sure it is not a android version issue?

 

[BudyIam]

I have 2.1 on my backflip. I used this method to install google earth 1.0 apk. It installed. It shows up as an app. But will not run.
Any suggestions?

Google earth runs fine on my Motorola Charm 2.1

 

[sixtythree]

1. Create a folder called adb on your C drive

2. Extract all files to your adb folder

3. Copy the cmd.exe file (copy the file don't make a shortcut to it or move it) from your "C:\Windows\System32" folder to the adb folder

4. Install the downloaded USB driver

4. Once you have the driver installed, on your phone enable debugging mode (Menu --> Settings --> Applications --> Development --> Check USB Debugging)

5. Copy the apk files you want installed to your "C:\adb\tools" folder. The adb.exe and cmd.exe should be in that tools folder.

5. Open the cmd.exe file

6.Type the following command:
Code:

Code:
adb install application.apk
Where application.apk is the name of the apk to install

Your app should now be installed

Please note that you cannot install apps used on 1.6, 2.x builds
You can also use Droid Explorer listed below

with this same proceedure i can install aps downloaded to my pc and install them to my phone? is that what i am understanding and is it correct?

 

[james27007]

with this same proceedure i can install aps downloaded to my pc and install them to my phone? is that what i am understanding and is it correct?

Correct. All android phones except the ones offered by AT&T allow you to install apk files (application install files) from your memory card. There is normally an option called Unkown Sources, AT&T removed this option, so unless you hack your phone, this is one way to do it.

 

[sixtythree]

1. Create a folder called adb on your C drive

2. Extract all files to your adb folder

3. Copy the cmd.exe file (copy the file don't make a shortcut to it or move it) from your "C:\Windows\System32" folder to the adb folder

4. Install the downloaded USB driver

4. Once you have the driver installed, on your phone enable debugging mode (Menu --> Settings --> Applications --> Development --> Check USB Debugging)

5. Copy the apk files you want installed to your "C:\adb\tools" folder. The adb.exe and cmd.exe should be in that tools folder.

5. Open the cmd.exe file

6.Type the following command:
Code:

Code:
adb install application.apk
Where application.apk is the name of the apk to install

Your app should now be installed

Please note that you cannot install apps used on 1.6, 2.x builds
You can also use Droid Explorer listed below

I am kinda slow. if you will go thru step by step on installing z4root that is in a file on my computer to the phone.

#1 is done

question- i assume #2 unzip the file to this adb folder

#3 done

4. Install the downloaded z4root file {need more details on the step}

Do not understand #5 where did this tools folder come from?C:\adb\tools" folder

no 4- install the downloaded driver what is this driver you speak of

android galaxy s t959

 

[sixtythree]

android galaxy s t959 vibrant

it will not work as z4root.zip after extrction is not apk file. also not sure where this usb driver for my phone is located.
Unless there is a way to get the z4root.apk into my phone i quess i will not beable to reinstall it. since it was rooted with that file will i be able to unroot it needed with another file?

 

[Beach_Head]

I posted an easier way of installing apps from Unknown Sources. Post #31 of this thread. I guess nobody bothered to read it.

All you have to do is download the zip file and replace two (2) files and you will have the "Unknown Sources" option in Settings->Applications.

Instructions:

Note: This is only for the official Motorola 2.1 Update. If you're using j_r0dd's Preclair ROM, you already have this.

Allow Non-Market Apps for Backflip users with the 2.1 Update: Enable Non-Market Apps 2.1

Just replace the files on your phone with the ones in the zip file and set the permissions of the files as stated below.

1. Location: data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/
- Permissions: settings.db: rw-rw----

2. Location: data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/
- Permissions: settings.db: rw-rw----

 

[xdunlapx]

I posted an easier way of installing apps from Unknown Sources. Post #31 of this thread. I guess nobody bothered to read it.

All you have to do is download the zip file and replace two (2) files and you will have the "Unknown Sources" option in Settings->Applications.

Instructions:

Note: This is only for the official Motorola 2.1 Update. If you're using j_r0dd's Preclair ROM, you already have this.

Allow Non-Market Apps for Backflip users with the 2.1 Update: Enable Non-Market Apps 2.1

Just replace the files on your phone with the ones in the zip file and set the permissions of the files as stated below.

1. Location: data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/
- Permissions: settings.db: rw-rw----

2. Location: data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/
- Permissions: settings.db: rw-rw----

Ok did that. Still can't sideload z4root. I used to be able to sideload... I bet AT&T or Motorola updated the Backflip devices to disallow it and rooting. I've been at this for 6 hours now. Nothing I've tried is working.

I checked. Unless I'm not in the right area, there is no option to enable non-market apps. I checked in settings/applications/debugging. it's not there.

 

[james27007]

Ok did that. Still can't sideload z4root. I used to be able to sideload... I bet AT&T or Motorola updated the Backflip devices to disallow it and rooting. I've been at this for 6 hours now. Nothing I've tried is working.

I checked. Unless I'm not in the right area, there is no option to enable non-market apps. I checked in settings/applications/debugging. it's not there.

To use those steps you need to be rooted. I updated the 1st post on how to do that the semi-easy way. So check it out...

 

[LocalPCGuy]

I followed these instructions, and while it worked like a charm to get non-market apps, now I have a different problem that seems related.

The Wifi radio turns off after about 30s, regardless of Wifi-Settings. Any ideas?

Can I reverse this process so I can make sure that is the cause of the problem?

 

[james27007]

I followed these instructions, and while it worked like a charm to get non-market apps, now I have a different problem that seems related.

The Wifi radio turns off after about 30s, regardless of Wifi-Settings. Any ideas?

Can I reverse this process so I can make sure that is the cause of the problem?

There is nothing that these files do that messes with Wifi. Try the app FXR WiFi Fix and rescue; that works for my captivate.

To go back you need the original files. My backflip is at home; and I am out of the state. IIf you can wait, I will flash it back to stock next week and upload the files. In the mean time I will work on a quick backup of the originals for others. Sorry I forgot to include that part.

 

[LocalPCGuy]

There is nothing that these files do that messes with Wifi. Try the app FXR WiFi Fix and rescue; that works for my captivate.

To go back you need the original files. My backflip is at home; and I am out of the state. IIf you can wait, I will flash it back to stock next week and upload the files. In the mean time I will work on a quick backup of the originals for others. Sorry I forgot to include that part.

I tried FXR WiFi - It said it fixed it, but it continues to do the same thing. I would appreciate the stock files, at the least I can get it back to stock without a hard reset.

 

[skate6566]

OP confirmed working on Motorola Flipside following exact instructions.

Upon reboot I was told my sim was locked and I had to reenter my MOTOBLUR info, but other than that this worked perfectly. Now am fully able to use apps like applanet (i know, shame on me).

Thx j101399j

 

[james27007]

I tried FXR WiFi - It said it fixed it, but it continues to do the same thing. I would appreciate the stock files, at the least I can get it back to stock without a hard reset.

I am now havingthe same issue AND GPS will not tuen off. This is very weird. I will have the stock files up in the next day or so. In the mean time, I am taking the OP down,

 

[james27007]

I tried FXR WiFi - It said it fixed it, but it continues to do the same thing. I would appreciate the stock files, at the least I can get it back to stock without a hard reset.

Ok here are the 5 original files to undo the bad mod (I have no idea what happened, sorry). Just follow the same steps but use these files. Let me know how it works.

Step 1: Download and extract the five files from the zip at the bottom of this post into your folder with adb

Step 2: Open the command prompt and navigate to the folder with adb

Step 3: Type the following:

adb push settings1.db /data/local/tmp/settings1.db
adb push settings2.db /data/local/tmp/settings2.db
adb push secure.mkitso3 /data/local/tmp/secure.mkitso3
adb push system.mkitso4 /data/local/tmp/system.mkitso4
adb push settings.mkitso5 /data/local/tmp/settings.mkitso5
 
adb shell
su
 
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock1 /system
 
cp /data/local/tmp/settings1.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
cp /data/local/tmp/settings2.db /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
cp /data/local/tmp/secure.mkitso3 /system/etc/motorola/com.android.providers.settings/secure.mkitso
cp /data/local/tmp/system.mkitso4 /system/etc/motorola/com.android.providers.settings/system.mkitso
cp /data/local/tmp/settings.mkitso5 /system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/settings.mkitso
 
chmod 644 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
chmod 644 /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
chmod 644 /system/etc/motorola/com.android.providers.settings/secure.mkitso
chmod 644 /system/etc/motorola/com.android.providers.settings/system.mkitso
chmod 644 /system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/settings.mkitso
 
reboot

 

[LocalPCGuy]

never mind, cross posted. Thanks for posting these!

 

[LocalPCGuy]

I ended up having to do the factory reset anyways. After restoring the 5 files, the phone wouldn't come out of Airplane mode, and the phone would not work. Wifi actually seemed to be working fine, despite it not coming out of Airplane mode.

If I tried to actually make a call, it just say at a screen saying it was enabling radio.

Booting up from the factory reset now, just will need to reinstall everything. It worked as far as allowing non-market apps, was able to install the Amazon app store and then install apps from it. But obviously the other issues prevent me from leaving it that way.

 

[thenishland]

hi guys,
i m new android user, and i have HTC Magic with Android 1.5,
anybody can tell me how to install vending apk and how to upgrade to Android 2.3...
thanks in advance.