How to: Install or uninstall of an apk file

By Jason champagne 13 August 2013

If you used the Android system use, are probably used, install downloaded applications on the reproduction of store, and uninstall it.

But sometimes it can be interesting to know that without going through a shop and dealing with an application from his file to install manually to make. Everything will be explained you in this tutorial.

Installing and uninstalling a file on Android apk

First of all it is to remember what an apk file. This is a file format (such as for thumbnail jpg or mp3 for music), which contains the entire application.

The advantage of a file, it's justit can be distributed, stored on servers and download available what does Google store (play) and can be installed on your Smartphone or tablet.

One questions, the benefits then there can be to manually install its applications. Here is a list (which you can do to your liking):

It is not necessary, go into the game shop download applications and games.Can use other alternatives in the shop by Google, as mentioned in this article.For developers, can they create a their program apk file and test it directly on their Gerät.Einige applications Fuitent on the canvas and the apk file will be updated frequently on the Internet already at the game store.

In total, some independence from Google services will again. But everyone is free to do what he wants.

To install an apk file, just upload the desired application and device onto his Android. Therefore, you need to install no Internet connection.

Warning: I warn in advance that each site may propose your own APK files and there is no guarantee their reliability. Make sure you download an APK on a trusted site or who pose a threat.

This should already allow the unknown sources on your Smartphone or tablet. Therefore, "Settings" go > "Security" :

And now "unknown sources" to check whether or not line already:

Then, you're big enough, go the apk file, either from the browser of your Smartphone or tablet, or download it directly on your computer. Then, you'll just transfer it to your device (in the folder "download" for example).

Have it now, navigate to the file for this, I recommend the EZ-File Explorer application, if you do not submit Explorer:

Go to the folder where the file is located (it is the "download"folder):

Press the application file. It describes the access, the application will have on your device. If it's good for you, please confirm with "install" :

After a few seconds of waiting, your application on your Smartphone or Tablet is installed :

To start date in the list of your applications:

Here, it was so easy, and some pictures of the tutorial were in appearance. Now, you see the other party about the disposal of your applications.

If it is assumed that space an application that you don't, or you want to win on their internal series or your MicroSD back, it is necessary to do the cleaning in your applications.

Quite simply, go to 'Settings' > 'Applications'. Then you will find the complete list of the installed applications:

Select the focal application in our example. For a good uninstall, do only the 3 following actions:

Force data in the Arreteffacer (and possibly a little below 'cache').Uninstall

This removes the application from your Android device. The more manic, you can delete an application of cleaning remaining files that, could stay on your phone or Tablet despite removal of the application (the application clean master is a good example).

I hope that you will be this mini tutorial, more and all leaves of the novices, the kind the APK, files and complete your collection of applications.

The comments are there, if you have comments or questions about this topic.

CyanogenMod: Install Android 4.3 on Galaxy S2, S3 Galaxy and Galaxy tab 2 [tutorial]

By Jason champagne 29 July 2013

There are almost 5 days Google society took place a Conference to present the new features of Android 4.3 update that was made available ahead of time for the next Samsung Galaxy S4.

The CyanogenMod team finished the most corrupt us because it provided the new Android update 4.3 on other devices of the brand of Samsung.

CyanogenMod opens the doors to Android 4.3 for Galaxy S2, S3, and Galaxy tab 2

Since yesterday it is possible to download CyanogenMod 6.3 includes all the features of Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S3. But today boosted by models such as the Galaxy S2 (i9100 and i9100G versions) as well as the Galaxy tab 2.

Please note that these Roma are still in the experimental stage and instability could result. It must wait before you the arrival of updates reliably and usable on a daily basis. The Roma fans can already now.

Warning: Before treatment, to remember all the data the Chatti save, because the installation a of Rome should be preceded by cleaning the space. You can save all using a program like titanium backup or do it manually via Airdroid:

Also this manipulation may not be without risk (but at least) and neither me nor Phonandroid shall be liable for damages, which raises the manipulations, the consequences. Device must you Roote finally perform manipulation.

Download CyanogenMod ROM for your Smartphone or Tablet: download archive applications, the Google.Copiez, your two zip on your Sdeteignez your device map Archiv.Schalten you in the in recovery mode (you remain pure at the same time the home, volume up and power keyspressed a).A date factory reset to wipe, then to do a wipe cache and finally make a wipe Dalvkik cachein the Advanced .

As soon as these cleaning operations is completed, again in the main list and then select ' install zip from SD card ' Choose zip from SD card 'Flash first CyanogenMod ROM, then GoogleRevenez applications in the main menu and do a reboot of the system.

Tell us in the comments if you have tested the update and share the failures, during the use of this unstable versions found.

Tutorial install Android 4.3 on your nexus-4

By Jean-Louis Petrod on July 25, 2013

Although the Android nexus 4 4.3 update and other devices of the area since it now yesterday theoretically available, the Conference on the American continent and could even several days see some weeks prior to arrival in Europe. Fortunately, there is an official update by 100%, so that the file is already available on Google's servers to download.

Good news for those who want to not wait and who can install Android 4.3 on their nexus-4 now and minutes only through our tutorial.

While the new graphics OpenGL is the improvements that this new version of the operating system by Google are "transparent" enough, they are still numerous and play some like Google it 3.0 specification or the Bluetooth smart ready function quickly indispensable.

Install Android on your nexus 4 4.3.

Download the installation file to the servers of GoogleRenommez - the update.zip and copy the root directory of the SmartphoneEteignez / sdcard your Smartphone then restart, recovery by pressing at the same time force and volume Hautselectionnez start Recovery mode by using the VolumeLorsqu control buttons a question mark starts to appear on the screen of your Smartphone, press the / out switch and the Band Hautselectionnez of apply SDCard update update.zipLaissez and then to reboot the unit

Note: If you another device of the relationship than the nexus 7 area and that you are an experienced user, can you update your device under the latest version of Android with system restore, just from Google images put online. However, since the procedure is dangerous and requires some specific knowledge. Phonandroid can not be held liable for damages

The update of the S4 Galaxy, to install applications on the SD card is available

By Gabriel Manceau 14 June 2013

Galaxy S4 GT-9505-update is now available download. This fixes some problems such as the installation of applications on the SD card, which you were talking about a few days ago. But that's not the only change, took the opportunity a few adjustments by Samsung, made.

Android version 4.2.2 is not moved, this update of the S4 Galaxy is first and foremost an update of stability, some problems of youth of the high-end Smartphone of Korean contractor's settlement. This upgrade, which carries the I9505XXUBMEA reference updated the firmware on the device with welcome changes such as the shift from applications to the SD card by the improvements in camera enforcement or mitigation of transparency of the notification bar, if it is not open.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Gets an update

Galaxy S4 receives also this update released a little space. In fact, the operating system takes more than 9 GB to 16 GB. Samsung has it no wonder on this side by reducing the size of the system by a few dozen MB only. Add a few options in the settings, and in some applications such as smart pause added this "update"

Galaxy S4 update

If you have the S4 and that you will receive no notification, go to settings > about the device > software update > update. If you have already done, and you have seen that substantial changes we have don't get use to please share in the comments.

For this I9505XXUBMEA firmware without having to wait the official ROM can download and install via the Odin software:

At the same time you switch your phone into download mode your Galaxy s4demarrez the buttons volume down + home + power then band Haut.Connectez your phone via the USB cable to your PC.Start-odin3_v3.04.exeselectionnez files in the rom unzip it as follows:
Code in PDA
-SCC SCC
Modem in the phone
In the case of a single .tar file or. . md5, select the Pdaverifize plate check box is not enabled.To do this, click the button ' start ' to begin the installation.You just have to wait, until your phone will restart!

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How to install Facebook Home on your current Android smartphone

Facebook has released its "Facebook Home" application for current Android devices, helping to bring your friends and family even closer to you. It's a separate app, so you'll have it alongside the traditional Facebook and or Facebook Messenger applications.

Installing it couldn't be simpler, but you'll need to see if Facebook Home supports your phone.

Then, hit the link at the top of this post, if you haven't downloaded Facebook Home yet. Once it installs, you're just a couple clicks away from using Facebook Home.

Facebook Home actually is what's known as a "Launcher." That's the umbrella term for your home screens and app drawer. It runs atop Android, so that means you don't actually have a "Facebook phone," or that Facebook has "taken over your phone." You're still in complete control here. One of the cool features of Android is that you can install a new Launcher on top of whatever came with your phone, and that's what we're doing with Facebook Home.

So. A couple options for starting up Facebook Home, and they're both super simple:

Go into your app drawer and tap the new "Home" application.Open the Facebook application, and you'll see the "Finish setup" image that's atop this post. 

After that, you'll see a slightly confusing dialog box asking you to "Complete action using ..." and you'll see a couple icons. What you're doing here is telling your phone whether which launcher you want to use, and whether you want to use it from now on. (Don't worry, you can easily uninstall Facebook Home if you decide you don't want to use it.)

Tap the "Home" icon, and then tap "Always." If you choose "Just once" instead, you'll get a little reminder that you'll be asked all this again the next time you hit your Home button.

So do that, wait 10 seconds or so, and Facebook Home will be up and running.