Help how to get APK files to my desktop

[jakec0687]

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]

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]

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]

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

Tapatalk. Samsung Moment. Yep.

 

[marvin02]

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]

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]

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

 

[marvin02]

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]

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]

adb pull system/app/programname.apk

 

[IOWA]

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

Tapatalk. Samsung Moment. Yep.

 

[croid]

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!

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