Package file is invalid error

ZOOLAHiSHKOBOB · April 7th, 2012, 05:31 PM

Every time I download an application from Market I get an error saying " Package file is invalid." Then I can't download the app. Anyone know how to fix this?

t3084 · April 7th, 2012, 06:50 PM

This sometimes happens, and it doesn't matter what rom you are using.

you can first try to Go into Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Market/Play store > delete the cache and data.

If this does not work, redo the steps above but right after reboot into recovery. Format/clear the cache partition, and in Advance options menu, Clear the Dalvik cache. Reboot, and try the market again.

If this doesn't work... you're just gonna have to reflash the system. Don't worry, you SHOULD be able to get away with this by Going into recovery, WITHOUT WIPING, reflash the same rom, and again format/clear the Cache partition, and in the Advance menu options, delete the Dalvik Cache. reboot again.

If this doesn't work.... wipe everything.

ZOOLAHiSHKOBOB · April 7th, 2012, 07:28 PM

not working =/

t3084 · April 7th, 2012, 07:50 PM

If you followed all the steps, even to a complete reflash of everything... that means factory reset+reflash of the rom, there should be no reason it doesn't :/

Can you tell us specifically which rom(build) you are using?

ZOOLAHiSHKOBOB · April 7th, 2012, 08:41 PM

[ROM][WIP]CM7.2.0 RC1-BobZ

t3084 · April 7th, 2012, 09:52 PM

the latest build? 3-24-12?

Did you already try the full reset and re-flash?

mario0318 · April 11th, 2012, 12:22 PM

Have you tried downloading an app called MarketFix?

Zokula · April 11th, 2012, 03:04 PM

I had this happen a few times, the only fix that worked for me was re flashing whatever ROM I was using.

sammyz · April 11th, 2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zokula

I had this happen a few times, the only fix that worked for me was re flashing whatever ROM I was using.

Go look at my post in bobz cm7 rom

Renton23 · April 11th, 2012, 03:31 PM

If your on bobz RC0 build, then this happened to me too. deleting the caches didn't work either. It wasn't until RC1 was released that it worked.

sammyz · April 11th, 2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renton23

If your on bobz RC0 build, then this happened to me too. deleting the caches didn't work either. It wasn't until RC1 was released that it worked.

U have to delete the file Bob said to delete as well, not just cache....

sammyz · April 11th, 2012, 04:38 PM

This is what I accidentally posted in bobz cm7 thread instead of this one:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobZhome

Try moving and/or deleting the 01mvdalvik file out of init.d, located here: /system/etc/init.d/01mvdalvik, clear market cache and data, reboot recovery, wipe cache/dalvik_cache, reboot.

This is to fix market^ use "es file explorer" or "root explorer" this goes for ALL roms

Thank BobZhome, not me.....

Renton23 · April 11th, 2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyz

U have to delete the file Bob said to delete as well, not just cache....

I hadn't seen that.... but like I said RC1 fixed it for me.

DBNissan · April 15th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyz

This is what I accidentally posted in bobz cm7 thread instead of this one:

This is to fix market^ use "es file explorer" or "root explorer" this goes for ALL roms

Thank BobZhome, not me.....

I tried deleting and moving 01mvdalvik but it wouldn't let me. Any other way to remove it?

sammyz · April 15th, 2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBNissan

I tried deleting and moving 01mvdalvik but it wouldn't let me. Any other way to remove it?

Did you reboot into recovery and erase cache and dalvik cache??

DBNissan · April 15th, 2012, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyz

Did you reboot into recovery and erase cache and dalvik cache??

not yet. I got stuck at the first step so I didn't want to move any further until I backed-up my files/apps. I'll try that after backup completes

sammyz · April 15th, 2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBNissan

not yet. I got stuck at the first step so I didn't want to move any further until I backed-up my files/apps. I'll try that after backup completes

after backup completes,

boot into phone
remove the same file again
then go to settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Market or Google Play Store
hit clear data.
now wipe /cache and dalvik cache in recovery
reboot

DBNissan · April 15th, 2012, 03:51 PM

Thanks sammyz! I had already deleted google play data and then wiped cache and dalvik cache in recover after backup completed. I did not go back to remove the file but downloading apps is working again! I will go back to delete the 01mvdalviknow.

sammyz · April 15th, 2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBNissan

Thanks sammyz! I had already deleted google play data and then wiped cache and dalvik cache in recover after backup completed. I did not go back to remove the file but downloading apps is working again! I will go back to delete the 01mvdalviknow.

Yea the fix to this particular error applies to all roms, any other error is usually fixed by just force closing it or rebooting it.

DBNissan · April 15th, 2012, 03:56 PM

Still won't let me delete or move 01mvdalvik but I am still able to download apps. I guess I'll just wipe cache and dalvik cache if it happens again.

Thanks again sammyz

sammyz · April 15th, 2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBNissan

Still won't let me delete or move 01mvdalvik but I am still able to download apps. I guess I'll just wipe cache and dalvik cache if it happens again.

Thanks again sammyz

Make sure you have root privileges....use a root explorer, go through the settings (of the app) and make sure everything that needs to be checked is checked

DBNissan · April 15th, 2012, 04:10 PM

I was using file manager. Which root explorer do you recommend?

sammyz · April 15th, 2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBNissan

I was using file manager. Which root explorer do you recommend?

The free one, ES File Manager i think it's called, just search "root explorer" and you'll see it.

t3084 · April 16th, 2012, 12:21 AM

I think ES file explorer should be included in the roms by default... thats just my opinion

Izu · June 30th, 2012, 07:43 AM

Hi, Im new to this forum. About file invalid error on playstore... I faced the same problem before. So I jzt experiment something new and it worked. Just go to the access point names and see if there is an option to edit data access point settings. Then see if your connection is proxy enabled. If enabled, write down the proxy address for future referance. Then erace the proxy address and save settings. Now go to play store and see if it works! Worked for me... Itz easy and give it a try if you are going to do more advanced thing like FLASHING THE ROM... Blessings... AND OMG THIS IS MY FIRST REPLY IN FORUM.... ;-)

chefdube · July 22nd, 2012, 03:52 PM

I just got a galaxy tab 7 took it out of the box and cant download anything keeps saying invalid package

jon11 · August 9th, 2012, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBNissan

not yet. I got stuck at the first step so I didn't want to move any further until I backed-up my files/apps. I'll try that after backup completes

i cant remove the playstore in my phone,even i already reset my phone and then i cant install applications anymore

jon11 · August 9th, 2012, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyz

Make sure you have root privileges....use a root explorer, go through the settings (of the app) and make sure everything that needs to be checked is checked

i cant download and install applications from the playstore,
can i ask some help ? its important,please help >>>

sammyz · August 9th, 2012, 08:31 AM

You don't get root privileges from the play store, you have to root your tablet/phone

jon11 · August 10th, 2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyz

You don't get root privileges from the play store, you have to root your tablet/phone

how to root my phone ? the GT-s5300? please give some tips,

zsw128 · August 20th, 2012, 06:40 PM

Thanks.
Finally download MarketFix in Market and it works for me. did clear date stuff in recovery mode not working for me also and can't move/delete 01mvdalvik file either.

zsw128 · August 20th, 2012, 07:18 PM

sorry, i spoke too soon. MarketFix don't work. grant superuser, move 01mvdalvik to sd. (it said moved to sd, but it's not doing it.) download an app and it said install successfully the first time, but the app is no where to found in phone, try reboot, app not there either. redo and now said package invalid again.

AndroidHogs · August 23rd, 2012, 12:18 AM

Delete 01dalvikvm with root explorer. Don't move it to sdcard. Clear data and cache from Google play. And delete cache and dalvik in recovery this worked for me.

BrandonOptimus · August 23rd, 2012, 09:00 AM

You would have to go to /etc/init.d to find the 01dalvik, once found delete it. then go to manage applications and Erase the cache/data from the Google Play/Android Market app. Then reboot into recovery and wipe dalvik cacheTHEN wipe cache. It will take a while for the phone to boot up again. So be Patient.

Also. I've noticed roms like backside don't have that file... So there shouldnt be a invalid error

if you are using that rom.

TranceWarp · September 3rd, 2012, 04:55 PM

The 01mvdalvik or 01dalvik also may not be in /system/etc/init.d if you're running darktremor / Link2SD / s2e for a sd-ext partition on your SD card. On s2e, there's an option to either place it on the sd-ext or internal memory. Link2SD lets you choose where to put the dalvik files for each app individually. I'm not sure about darktremor since I havn't used it. Either way, when running a sd-ext script, don't even try looking for the dalvik file. Just wipe cache and dalvik and it should be ok.

zsw128 · September 10th, 2012, 06:09 PM

O.k, finally deleted 01mvdalvik. Now new problem, getting the same "Package file is invalid." for any app that's larger than 6 mb I think. any fix to this?? thx

sammyz · September 10th, 2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zsw128

O.k, finally deleted 01mvdalvik. Now new problem, getting the same "Package file is invalid." for any app that's larger than 6 mb I think. any fix to this?? thx

clean caches of play store, clear data, reboot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik-cache

zsw128 · September 12th, 2012, 11:43 AM

wipe cache partition and in advanced wipe Dalvik Cache, but still the same "package file is invalid". I try 4 mb app this time, it's not working. I am using CM 7.2.0 RC1 dated March 24, 2012.

zsw128 · September 12th, 2012, 11:46 AM

Yes, I clean the caches of the Play too before I boot to recover to wipe cache and wipe Dalvik. phone memory is fine, I have 303 mb free.

no toes2000 · September 13th, 2012, 12:59 AM

Just fixed the same problem 'package file is invalid'. I couldnt download an app over 9mb in size. Called samsung and they hadnt a clue how to fix it they just told me to restore device to factory settings. I stupidly done this but it didnt fix it

Called my network provider, they helped me change a couple of network settings, delete play store data and cache n restored default settings and now its working fine.

tecvoid · October 1st, 2012, 02:42 AM

deleted play store data. rebooted to recovery and deleted 2 cache files and now i got iheartradio working

mbk1994 · October 22nd, 2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyz

This is what I accidentally posted in bobz cm7 thread instead of this one:

Quote:

Try moving and/or deleting the 01mvdalvik file out of init.d, located here: /system/etc/init.d/01mvdalvik, clear market cache and data, reboot recovery, wipe cache/dalvik_cache, reboot.

This is to fix market^ use "es file explorer" or "root explorer" this goes for ALL roms

Thank BobZhome, not me.....

Hi there,

I'm having the same problem too, and I tried the thing sammyz said, but there is no such file in my phone. I used Root Explorer, go into the /system/etc folder, but there was no such folder as init.d. There were just init.goldfish.sh and init.qcom.bt.sh and such.

I'm using a LG-E405 phone with Android 2.3.5, if that helps.

Anyone giving me a hand? I'm exhausted finding compatible .apk files on websites and plug my phone in and put those files in the sd card and setting them up. It just takes too much time. I want to use Google Play T______T

Edit: I aslo tried clearing the cache, data,... even rebooting my phone many times, but nothing worked. I've just bought my phone, and I still couldn't download anything from Google Play yet.

rhino889a · October 24th, 2012, 04:29 PM

i have never had this problem. but i might try uninstalling market updates then connecting. it will update and maybe fix.just an idea i just got an optimus but dont use it much yet. but have the forum inmy favorites. connect through browser. i dont know just adifferent angle maybe manually remove market , data a n .dex renstllall playstore then let it update?

arjunaanuradha · October 31st, 2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izu

Hi, Im new to this forum. About file invalid error on playstore... I faced the same problem before. So I jzt experiment something new and it worked. Just go to the access point names and see if there is an option to edit data access point settings. Then see if your connection is proxy enabled. If enabled, write down the proxy address for future referance. Then erace the proxy address and save settings. Now go to play store and see if it works! Worked for me... Itz easy and give it a try if you are going to do more advanced thing like FLASHING THE ROM... Blessings... AND OMG THIS IS MY FIRST REPLY IN FORUM.... ;-)

You are the MAN, it worked for me

... Thanks a lot Bro...... I had been suffering a lot because of this damn error message.... Thanks again..............

rugbypro · November 11th, 2012, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbk1994

Hi there,

I'm having the same problem too, and I tried the thing sammyz said, but there is no such file in my phone. I used Root Explorer, go into the /system/etc folder, but there was no such folder as init.d. There were just init.goldfish.sh and init.qcom.bt.sh and such.

I'm using a LG-E405 phone with Android 2.3.5, if that helps.

Anyone giving me a hand? I'm exhausted finding compatible .apk files on websites and plug my phone in and put those files in the sd card and setting them up. It just takes too much time. I want to use Google Play T______T

Edit: I aslo tried clearing the cache, data,... even rebooting my phone many times, but nothing worked. I've just bought my phone, and I still couldn't download anything from Google Play yet.

i used the search method on my rugby pro found /system/bin/dalvikvm so is this the file i need to delete? Also im really new at all this never rooted anything but for me to root my phone it says i need to use ODIN v3.04. I do not know anything about ODIN but i assume i would rather have 4.0.4 that came on my phone. After rooting is it possible to go back to the 4.0.4? Also is it necessary to do all of this? I haven't even seen another rugby pro have this problem in the forums. Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated

jabbawest · May 3rd, 2013, 11:17 AM

Okay, I've had this issue off and on for several weeks. This past week, it's been ON and nothing, and I mean none of the prescriptions I found worked.
FINALLY I tried one more self prescribed pill.
In Titanium Backup I first thought I could freeze the app and try installing as if it were new. That didn't work because the Play Store still sees that app but as disabled.
Still in TiBu, I did a Backup>Verify>Uninstall, went to Play and VOILA!! I was able to download again without the error.