Getting protocol failure error while installing apk using adb command in android

Question

I am trying to install an apk on api level 17 emulator using adb command.

adb install Test apk

I am getting following error in response

protocol failure
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/Test.apk, No such file or directory

Anyone know how to handle this error?

Answer 1

I found out that in my workplace the people who were facing this problem have only read permission on their computer USB port has and not write permission. After getting USB write permission from admin the problem is no longer occurring.

Answer 2

Try this. Navigate to Settings -> Application settings (location may depend on your device). Here, check Install from unknown sources. Hope it will help.