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How to update an app that wasn't installed through the market

Discussion in 'Android Apps & Games' started by AaronH, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. AaronH

    AaronH Lurker
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    All,

    I installed Angry Birds from GetJar. Now there is an update. Naturally, the Market doesn't recognize my GetJar version. I checked GetJar and they appear to have the update version. However, there is nothing regarding "updating" that I can see. If I download the apk and install it will I lose my data?

    Thanks,
    Aaron
     


    #1 AaronH, Feb 7, 2011

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  2. sitlet

    sitlet Banned

    I would just get it from the Market, that way it updates as it should.
     
    #2 sitlet, Feb 7, 2011
  3. AaronH

    AaronH Lurker
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    Ok but, if I dowload from the market or getjar, will it update my installation and keep my data or will is overwrite and lose my progress?

    Thanks,
    aaron
     
    #3 AaronH, Feb 7, 2011
  4. Benjie

    Benjie Android Enthusiast

    It just updates the application, your data is not normally affected. Unless a data structure change is involved, you normally have no worries. I have 2 applications I purchased directly from the vendor that are not available from the market.
     
    #4 Benjie, Feb 7, 2011
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  5. AaronH

    AaronH Lurker
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    Benjie,

    The update from the market worked just fine.

    Thanks,
    aaron
     
    #5 AaronH, Feb 7, 2011
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