android install failed invalid apk version code inconsistent android O

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INSTALL_FAILED_INVALID_APK

This error occurs when switching flavors & building a debug version after making a release version on my Pixel2 XL. The dialog asks to uninstall the existing application but the app is already gone on the device. It seems that there is a temp file triggering this flow again and again. Restarting Android studio / cleaning doesn't seem to help so my guess is it has something to do with Android O / my Pixel2 XL.

Any clues as to how to resolve this?

try to add screenshot or log !! – Nawrez Dec 21 '17 at 11:30 — Nawrez, Dec 21 '17 at 11:30

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 04 '18 at 12:05

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You can goto AndroidStudio Setting ，and Search "Instant Run" , and close it.

answered Jun 04 '18 at 12:05

GreatJohn

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score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 21 '17 at 11:37

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I have experienced the same issue before. You can simply restart android device and try again. It will work.

answered Dec 21 '17 at 11:37

Yuichi Akiyoshi

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This actually did the trick for me, I did increase the version number so that was not the issue in this case. What exactly caused this is still unclear to me. – Jordy Jan 03 '18 at 17:38

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 21 '17 at 11:44

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You cannot install older version over newer version (i.e. 5 over 7), only newer over older. So, you either need to increase your version code or uninstall the app before installing (what Android Studio suggests).

answered Dec 21 '17 at 11:44

Anton Malyshev

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score 0 · Answer 4 · edited Dec 21 '17 at 12:54

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You may not have that android version of your Pixel 2 in your Android Studio.

According to the screenshot, you have to add that android version to your Android Studio.

See this link: Changing API level Android Studio

edited Dec 21 '17 at 12:54

Ronnie Oosting

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answered Dec 21 '17 at 11:52

Chek Choi

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Can you provide a solution for OP? – Ronnie Oosting Dec 21 '17 at 11:55
if you don't have the corresponding API Level already: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19465049/changing-api-level-android-studio If you only have Problem with the Version Name or Version code, then probably: https://developer.android.com/studio/publish/versioning.html#minsdkversion – Chek Choi Dec 21 '17 at 12:07

score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Dec 21 '17 at 12:30

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you can try to use adb install xxx.apk

if not working , try adb uninstall your-package-name

answered Dec 21 '17 at 12:30

nick zhou

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android install failed invalid apk version code inconsistent android O

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