[guide]Package Installer will not install apk's - Cancel works but not Install button

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lsauer

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Oct 10, 2008
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I practically ran into the same problem as outlined above. Since googling for this issue was not straightforward, I thought it wise to make the answer to this issue into a micro-guide.

I can no longer install apps (apk's) from the Amazon App Store, or from downloaded apk files, but the market works fine.
I am not rooted, and I am still running 3.2 (US). This started in the last few days, but I can't think of anything that I have done.
I cold booted, but I still get the same results; The install dialog box comes up with the options at the bottom "Install" or "Cancel", however, install does nothing, the window is active because you can press "Show All", or "Cancel" and those do work, but not "Install". I can't think of anything that I have overlooked.
Any Ideas?

http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...-package-installer-will-not-install-apks.html

The most a) likely solution comes in the form of b) security applications interfering with the installation, c) package incompatibility with the device or screen filter applications used to lower the device's brightness below the minimal limit of the Brightness settings.

In my case it was the application "Lux" which was to blame. Thus make sure to untick "stay alive in the "generals" option menu. And kill the Lux app. Now installation proceeds unhindered. Avast was not at fault. So don't freak,- often the solutions are trivial - finding the answers isn't.


Thanks to anyone who contributed in the original thread and to xda.
 

billyhoyle13

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Oct 5, 2011
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Oh man, thanks for this! For me, it was the app 'Screen Adjuster' that was blocking apps from being installed. I turned that off, and I finally have an ad blocker again!

Droid Razr xt910 for the record.
 
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guravravi

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Re: Install apk problem - install button not working

Oh man, thanks for this! For me, it was the app 'Screen Adjuster' that was blocking apps from being installed. I turned that off, and I finally have an ad blocker again!

Droid Razr xt910 for the record.


Re: Install apk problem - install button not working
If not already done:

Settings -> Apps -> All -> Package Installer Clear Cache & Data, Force Stop, reboot. If this doesn't work repeat, but reboot into recovery and wipe the cache partition.

Still having issues try AppInstaller. Still having issues, there must be a bad system app (frameworks?) that needs clearing and force closed.

100% work
 

invidian1

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Nov 7, 2012
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I had this inssue too. It's problem with apps which work in background and creating some overlay elements. Disable all this apps and than you can install normally. I had this problem on P.A.C. Rom, after addition of HALO :)

Sorry for my bad english ;)
 

kill_dano

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Oct 25, 2007
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Was having trouble installing APKs. The 'install' button was not working. Turning off halo fixed problem.
 
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Zarlof

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Mar 27, 2007
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Another app causing the issue

Velis Auto brightness.

Too bad, because I liked this app. If anyone knows of an app like that that does not cause the issue, I would appreciate the name.

Zarlof
 

Shriac

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Oct 25, 2010
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thanks. this happened to me as well. stopped using one of the brightness apps and its back to normal.
 
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Ch@rly

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Feb 7, 2007
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I have the same problem, but I have no programs listed.
I tried to disable the automatic brightness control Sony, the Sony Bravia mode, the interactive lockscreen (DashWidget) LightFlow, ....
But it's the same
I can not find what apply blocks installation
 

papapaparazzi

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May 30, 2010
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softbuttons light did it

I have the same problem, but I have no programs listed.
I tried to disable the automatic brightness control Sony, the Sony Bravia mode, the interactive lockscreen (DashWidget) LightFlow, ....
But it's the same
I can not find what apply blocks installation


Removing softbuttons light from domenico Messina resolved my problem.
It's Obvious that you have to look for a installed app that does something with youre screen.

succes
 

pekomane

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Aug 22, 2011
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For me it was JuiceDefender Ultimate. I turned off its brightness control function and I could install apk's. That's odd. After installation I turned it on again, because this function is doing a good job and I love JuiceDefender.

However, thank you for your guide! :good:
 

xamtra

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Jan 4, 2014
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unable click install button solved.

Thanks, it worked for me. I was using NIGHT MODE application. After i'm closing that app i'm able to install apk. Thanks a lot.
 

akshaydubey

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Jan 24, 2014
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same here

same her but my problem is different I brought Micromax canvas HD in June 2013 and after November in this phone first the android launcher was removed automatically but it was showing in installed apps list I tried all thinks in manage applications I saw that it has been updated and I clicked on uninstall updates but nothing I even cleared data of launcher but nothing same with file manager ,camera,equaliser and now even settings and package installer has been removed I tried to root but it was taking too long for selecting an option and bcoz the system apps removed some apps are crashing like system UI ,instagram and whatsapp
what should I do??

---------- Post added at 07:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:13 AM ----------

same her but my problem is different I brought Micromax canvas HD in June 2013 and after November in this phone first the android launcher was removed automatically but it was showing in installed apps list I tried all thinks in manage applications I saw that it has been updated and I clicked on uninstall updates but nothing I even cleared data of launcher but nothing same with file manager ,camera,equaliser and now even settings and package installer has been removed I tried to root but it was taking too long for selecting an option and bcoz the system apps removed some apps are crashing like system UI ,instagram and whatsapp and when I click on an apk file it say 'no suitable app found'
what should I do??
 

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    I practically ran into the same problem as outlined above. Since googling for this issue was not straightforward, I thought it wise to make the answer to this issue into a micro-guide.

    I can no longer install apps (apk's) from the Amazon App Store, or from downloaded apk files, but the market works fine.
    I am not rooted, and I am still running 3.2 (US). This started in the last few days, but I can't think of anything that I have done.
    I cold booted, but I still get the same results; The install dialog box comes up with the options at the bottom "Install" or "Cancel", however, install does nothing, the window is active because you can press "Show All", or "Cancel" and those do work, but not "Install". I can't think of anything that I have overlooked.
    Any Ideas?

    http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...-package-installer-will-not-install-apks.html

    The most a) likely solution comes in the form of b) security applications interfering with the installation, c) package incompatibility with the device or screen filter applications used to lower the device's brightness below the minimal limit of the Brightness settings.

    In my case it was the application "Lux" which was to blame. Thus make sure to untick "stay alive in the "generals" option menu. And kill the Lux app. Now installation proceeds unhindered. Avast was not at fault. So don't freak,- often the solutions are trivial - finding the answers isn't.


    Thanks to anyone who contributed in the original thread and to xda.
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    Re: Install apk problem - install button not working

    Oh man, thanks for this! For me, it was the app 'Screen Adjuster' that was blocking apps from being installed. I turned that off, and I finally have an ad blocker again!

    Droid Razr xt910 for the record.


    Re: Install apk problem - install button not working
    If not already done:

    Settings -> Apps -> All -> Package Installer Clear Cache & Data, Force Stop, reboot. If this doesn't work repeat, but reboot into recovery and wipe the cache partition.

    Still having issues try AppInstaller. Still having issues, there must be a bad system app (frameworks?) that needs clearing and force closed.

    100% work
    3
    I had this inssue too. It's problem with apps which work in background and creating some overlay elements. Disable all this apps and than you can install normally. I had this problem on P.A.C. Rom, after addition of HALO :)

    Sorry for my bad english ;)
    2
    softbuttons light did it

    I have the same problem, but I have no programs listed.
    I tried to disable the automatic brightness control Sony, the Sony Bravia mode, the interactive lockscreen (DashWidget) LightFlow, ....
    But it's the same
    I can not find what apply blocks installation


    Removing softbuttons light from domenico Messina resolved my problem.
    It's Obvious that you have to look for a installed app that does something with youre screen.

    succes
    2
    Another app causing the issue

    Velis Auto brightness.

    Too bad, because I liked this app. If anyone knows of an app like that that does not cause the issue, I would appreciate the name.

    Zarlof