Can't get apk's to install?

[Novarider]

I got my NC rooted (I think LOL) I went through the root process and everything looks fine but now i'm trying to install some apk's and I cant get it to work. I want to install root explorer so I pulled the apk from my Htc Evo and put it in a folder on my desktop. Then in cmd I type
cd\
cd android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
adb kill-server
adb devices


I get my device listed so then I type (before the cursor it says C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>)


adb install C:\documents and settings\owner\desktop\apks\root explorer 2.12.4.apk"

and I get a message that says "can't find 'explorer 2.12.4.apk' to install

I am stuck I don't know what to do. Please help me!!

I have tried the name root explorer 2.12.4.apk with and without spaces

 

[pstein2]

adb install C:\documents and settings\owner\desktop\apks\root explorer 2.12.4.apk"

If cmd is like Linux you have to put \ before spaces like root\ explorer\ 2.12.4.apk

 

[rob04]

its definitely related to where the apk is located or the file name.

Try putting quotes around the path such as....

adb install "c:\docume...."

If that doesn't work then create a folder on your c:\ called apk then move the file over to that folder and rename the .apk file to something without spaces.

Good luck!

 

[Novarider]

So I am at the correct path? What EXACTLY do you type after you open the cmd? Can you just open the cmd and start installing apps or do you have to navigate to android-sdk-windows...

What do I need to type from the time I open cmd?

 

[Novarider]

its definitely related to where the apk is located or the file name.

Try putting quotes around the path such as....

adb install "c:\docume...."

If that doesn't work then create a folder on your c:\ called apk then move the file over to that folder and rename the .apk file to something without spaces.

Good luck!

The " around the path worked. Thanks!

Now that I have root explorer installed how do I use it? Can I put it on my home screen?