how to get APK files to my desktop

jakec0687 · May 31st, 2010, 09:52 PM

I would like to know where I can find APK files that I can download to my desktop. This is so I can download the apps on my backflilp

Winters37 · June 1st, 2010, 05:19 AM

just do a google search with the app name followed by apk.
so for example i wanted to download barcode scanner, i would google search "barcode scanner apk"

james27007 · June 1st, 2010, 09:01 AM

One site that you can get apk files from is www.slideme.org it is a different market from Google and has plenty of apps that you can download to your desktop. If you have an installed app that you want the apk from; install Estrong, then use Estrong's backup feature to backup the app (a button that looks like a set of gears). The app will be copied to your storage card's download folder. Then just copy the apk file to your computer

IOWA · June 1st, 2010, 09:03 AM

Your going to have to root your backflip before you can install outside of market.

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marvin02 · June 1st, 2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IOWA

Your going to have to root your backflip before you can install outside of market.

Actually, you do not need root on the backflip to install non-market apps.

http://androidforums.com/motorola-backflip/51790-how-install-non-market-apps-via-adb-solved.html

I personally use Droid Explorer.

tbutterw · June 10th, 2010, 11:31 AM

I'm so glad I don't have AT&T with my Backflip 'cause all I have to do to install non-market apps was check the Unknown Sources option in the Applications settings and it allows me to install non-market apps straight from my sdcard!

maerlim · June 10th, 2010, 11:40 AM

Yep, I installed PDAnet on my Wife's backflip last night using ADB. No root required.

marvin02 · June 10th, 2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by maerlim

Yep, I installed PDAnet on my Wife's backflip last night using ADB. No root required.

PDANet and EasyTether will show up in the market if you remove the SIM from an AT&T Backflip and connect via WiFi. Some other apps that usually don't show up also.

maerlim · June 10th, 2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by marvin02

PDANet and EasyTether will show up in the market if you remove the SIM from an AT&T Backflip and connect via WiFi. Some other apps that usually don't show up also.

Nice, thanks for that tip.

moosefist · June 10th, 2010, 09:47 PM

adb pull system/app/programname.apk

IOWA · June 10th, 2010, 11:16 PM

Wouldn't it be /data/app unless your looking for stock apps?

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croid · May 27th, 2011, 02:54 PM

Hey James! I just wanted to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You frickin' ROCK dude! The Estrong backup method works awesomely! I have a Chinese Superpad and a lot of the apps I want don't show up in the market. I was getting really frustrated not being able to run my favorite apps. I'm listening to Pandora right now on the Superpad thanks to you bro! I also installed ShipCombat Multiplayer with this method. I can attach my phone to the Superpad via USB and it sees the phone as an external drive so I can just install apps right off the phone! You are a life saver bro! Thanks again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by james27007

One site that you can get apk files from is www.slideme.org it is a different market from Google and has plenty of apps that you can download to your desktop. If you have an installed app that you want the apk from; install Estrong, then use Estrong's backup feature to backup the app (a button that looks like a set of gears). The app will be copied to your storage card's download folder. Then just copy the apk file to your computer

hotmale · November 21st, 2011, 12:27 PM

Well.... You can't download .apk files from market, You have to use alternative sites to download .apk files such as.... AppsApk.com or Cell11.com i hope you will get some good apps from here.
Best of luck.