[Q] Phone won't let me download apk files?

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I tried to download apk files such as the Gingerbread KB on one of the threads, and I get the following ..."Cannot download. The content is not supported on this phone". It's not the first file I was not able to download. Is there a setting I'm missing somewhere?
Thanks in advance,
Brian

I have the same problem with the stock browser.. I started using opera browser and it works so far

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By default, installing non-market .apk's is not allowed.

However, if you use a tool called SuperOneClick, you can enable the use of non-market apps. Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960336

Also, this isn't the right section for a question like this, this forum is for developers working on the phone.

I use astro file manager to allow browser download

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Idid that when I rooted the phone. Thanks

Originally Posted by shawnbuck

By default, installing non-market .apk's is not allowed.

However, if you use a tool called SuperOneClick, you can enable the use of non-market apps. Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960336

Also, this isn't the right section for a question like this, this forum is for developers working on the phone.

I did that when I rooted the phone. Thanks

I got the comment and it was correct

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I was trying to download an unsigned .zip file. I'm rooted and can download .apk files.

I guess the browser blocks it by default. I'm sorry about the bad advice, I don't use the stock broswer.

I can confirm that you can download .apk files with mobile Firefox.

Originally Posted by yokozuna82

I use astro file manager to allow browser download

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This is what I use as well. Download astro file manager, go to preferences and choose allow browser downloads- this will allow you to download apk files and other file types from the stock browser.

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If you are trying to download from and XDA attached file, it wont work, xda doesnt pass the right mime type for apks for whatever reason.