[Q] Installing Non-Market .apk files?

GiggleGut · Jan 15, 2011

I have an AT&T SGT. I've been using the beta version of VPlayer from the market. VPlayer is a great app but when I purchased it for $.99 through paypal for the unlocker, the download failed. I emailed Vplayer and they sent me an .apk file for the unlocker but I can't install it.

I've "googled" and got this.

"Download apps for Samsung Galaxy Tab from outside the Android Market

Android apps come in the form of APK files. You can use Google to find free APK files for your Galaxy Tab, then install them using the steps below.

Note: This method should probably only be used by techies or people who really know what they are doing. Installing APK files from some sites can compromise the security of your device.

1. Open Settings.

2. Select Applications.

3. Check Unknown sources to enable app installs from outside of the Android Market.

4. Open Android Market and download and install Astro File Manager.

5. If you used your computer to download the APK file, mount the Galaxy Tab to your computer and copy the APK file to the device. If you used the Browser on the Galaxy Tab, the file should be saved to the device.

6. Open Astro File Manager.

7. Navigate to the APK file location. Tap it and select Open App Manager.

8. Tap Install.

9. Tap Install again"

But my problem is that I cannot comply with step 3. It doesn't give me that option.

I've copied the apk file to my sdcard and installed Easy Installer App from the market to help install it. The Easy Installer App sees the apk file but when I click to install it, it shows:

" FOR SECURITY, YOUR PHONE IS SET TO BLOCK INSTALLATION OF APPLICATIONS NOT OBTAINED FROM ANDROID MARKET."

It give me the option to click the setting button but I can't find the menu to allow installation of non-market apk files.

Thanks for the help.

rush_exmachina · Jan 15, 2011

I don't have the link handy but search SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse either in here or Google. Once you've downloaded the file and extract it, click the SuperOneClick.exe file and finally click allow non market apps. I highly suggest rooting your phone first to make it work. I'm sure there's an easier way but since no one has replied to you yet, I'm hoping this could get you started.

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The above was written as part of an attempt to waste time using a Galaxy Tab,

Rush exMachina

GiggleGut · Jan 16, 2011

I've installed superoneclick on my windows 7 laptop. THe program runs but when I click allow non-market apps it freezes when it's "waiting for device".

My galaxy tab is already rooted via z4root. I've also unrooted it and trying to root it through superoneclick but it still has the same freezing problem and I have to force to close.

rush_exmachina · Jan 16, 2011

make sure your usb connection is set to debugging then run it again. see if that works.

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The above was written as part of an attempt to waste time using a Galaxy Tab,

Rush exMachina

GiggleGut · Jan 16, 2011

Thanks for the quick reply rush_exmachina. I've tried the debugging mode already. I also tried: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682

"If you're having issues with "wait for device" or if RATC is looping, try this
Unplug your USB Cable
Go to Settings > Applications > Development
Uncheck USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable
Unplug your USB Cable
Check USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable"

Still no success. I've searched the forums a bit, some SGT owners were successfull with superoneclick and some were not.

rush_exmachina · Jan 16, 2011

no prob. I'm fairly new to the android world myself. I've exhausted everything I know on top of my head but I'll search the forums with you and post whatever I could find here.

cbb77 · Jan 16, 2011

Sounds like you may not have the correct USB drivers installed. To test this open a command prompt on your windows computer. Navigate to the same directory you have SuperOneclick installed. In that directory you will see an executable named adb.exe In the command prompt, type adb devices. It should return with a serial number. If not, it can not communicate with your tab. In this case you will need to install the correct Samsung drivers for it to work. Also, as already mentioned, make sure USB Debugging is turned on.

denpad2010 · Jan 16, 2011

First my english no too good, sorry if don't understand me,i well try,i had this same problem really I could not even root using z4 root since it's not on market no more, well I rooted using superonclick,i did successfully, still my problem about installing apps out of the market....well I did click the install non market apps, and have ther same errors like you then I realized I need give superuser permission so my advice is make sure you give SU permission(this is on your tab, I'm assuming us rooted with su installed) I hope you understood (i said for my english) if not I'm sure somebody here can explain better

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GiggleGut · Jan 17, 2011

Thanks for the reply guys. I will try the command promp method when I get home from work. See if I can get somewhere with that.

As far as permissions I have my SGT rooted via z4root. I went to the superuser app to give permissions...but I don't know enough to do anything with it. I tried adding apps to set permissions but I could not choose anything.

I installed ASTRO app... It looked promising but at the and my SGT still says it's setup to blocking non-market apps. To me that means there should be a setup menu to unblock it.

Thanks again for the help.

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cbb77 · Jan 17, 2011

GiggleGut said:
To me that means there should be a setup menu to unblock it.

Thanks again for the help.

Sent from my SGH-I987 using XDA App

Not on the AT&T version as they specifically block that out. The only method to add it is either via SuperOneClick or modifying the settings file directly. SuperOneClick is the easiest method though as editing the file requires Root Explorer and potential for messing something else up in the file.

GiggleGut · Jan 17, 2011

FINALLY SUCCESSFULL!! I downloaded and installed my SGT drivers from here.http://samsung-phones-apps.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-usb-driver.html

I also found http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine

I downloaded from both links and followed the directions and it worked like a champ.

Also make sure your SGT is rooted and USB Debugging is enabled like the guys above are saying.

Thanks Rush_exMachina, cbb77 and denpad2010 for your help.

kdiggz · May 18, 2011

so is this the only way to accomplish this? i'm trying to install non market apps on my att tab. this way works but it is such a hassle

vlad4099 · Sep 19, 2018

Setting - Security

1. Open Settings.

2. Select Applications. Select Security instead of Application

3. Check Unknown sources to enable app installs from outside of the Android Market.

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