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Hello,

I succeeded in uploading a.apk file to my website and downloading to my Gallexy S Android phone.
But when I install it, it won't be installed saying "Application not installed".
What did I do wrong?
I tried many times, but still not working...
Is there anyone has the solution for this case?

Thank you for all.

Tommy

Did you make sure that "Unknown Applications" setting is checked on your phone?

Thank you for your comment.
Yes, I did allow that.

Hi Tommy,
Were you able to run your app on your Android device while it is tethered to the computer? As in use it as your simulator?
How did you sign the app?
Did you generate a .keystore file?

Simon

Hello Simon,
Yes, I preinstalled and tested the app with my Android phone with test mode.
And then I generated a.kestore and signed it manually.

I downloaded the file from my website.
I searched internet and did what people suggest with my phone and my wife phone.
None of them are working with that apk file.

Thak you for your comment.

Tommy

Not sure it will make a difference but try emailing the apk to your device.
Simon

Hello, Simon
Thank you for your help.
I tried it, but the result is same...

Is this only me who suffered this case?
I don't know what to do..

Tommy

It's not just you as I had a problem once when I sent an apk to a friend. Later he found it using a file explorer and was able to install the app so I did not chase it down.
I guess you should try working backwards through the process.
Sign for development
Build a "hello world" stack
That sort of thing. Many people have been able to post apps from LC.

Simon

Hello Simon,

Thank you very much for your help.
With your suggestion I installed it.
What is the difference between "sign for development only" and "sign with my key"?
Can I distribute this app which is signed for development only?

Thanks again..

Tommy

OK so it's the .keystore, you probably already have but read very carefully this:
http://lessons.runrev.com/s/lessons/m/4 ... stribution
and this
http://lessons.runrev.com/s/lessons/m/4 ... ndroid-app

I have been told in this forum that signing for development can be distributed to friends and the like. But once you get up to speed on Self-Signed Certificate's then you're golden.
Tip: I understand that versioning in your .keystore file is important as you debug your app on the phone.

Simon

Hello Simon,

Thank you.

So, you mean that only "signing for development only" can be distributed to other people?

Again, thanks for your kindness.

Tommy

That is what I read.
just try with friends.

You won't get the app into the Play Store signed for development only.

Simon

Hello Simon,

This is a new topic.
I have another problem with this app.

I want to make this app poped up with message when I touched back key on my phone saying "Are you sure?".
I searched lessons, forums and dictionary, but none of them is working with android phone.
If you know, can you help me?

Thank you.

Tommy

on backKey
answer "Are you sure?" with "Okay" or "Cancel"
if it = "Cancel" then exit to top
end backKey

That one was easy.

Simon

Hello Simon,

Thanks for your help...
I finally all done thanks to your help.

Tommy