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Install APK from SD card no file browser Android phone

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I need to install an APK on a phone with no built in file browser, and no connection (wifi/mobile). The LG Optimus M has no built in file browser... Not sure why, but it is making things very difficult. I was thinking if I could put an app in a special place on an SD card, or auto-run an APK install.

ADB is also not an option due to usb driver issues. I know this is pretty limited...

EDIT: I got down voted because you didn't read? There is no wifi/mobile connection available. Downloading a file manager etc. from market not an option.

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jhnclvr Avatar asked Sep 14 '11 23:09

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1 Answers

  1. Enable usb debugging

  2. Install the drivers and android sdk

  3. Connect the phone through usb to your computer

  4. Call the following program from the command prompt: adb install application.apk

  5. Adb will now install your application

According to the about of just running adb, you can use the following command line arguments:

adb install [-l] [-r] [-s] [--algo <algorithm name> --key <hex-encoded key> --iv <hex-encoded iv>] <file>
    - push this package file to the device and install it
                ('-l' means forward-lock the app)
                ('-r' means reinstall the app, keeping its data)
                ('-s' means install on SD card instead of internal storage)
                ('--algo', '--key', and '--iv' mean the file is encrypted already)
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Ferrybig Avatar answered Oct 27 '22 19:10

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