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An .apk file extension denotes an Android Package (APK) file. This file format, a variant of the JAR format, is used for distributing and installing bundled components onto the Android operating system. For questions related to the Alpine Package Keeper, use the tag [alpine-package-keeper]

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An apk file extension denotes an Android Application Package (APK) file. This file format, a variant of the JAR format, is used for distributing and installing bundled components onto the Android operating system. For questions related to the Alpine Package Keeper, use .

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Is there a way to get the source code from an APK file?

The hard drive on my laptop just crashed and I lost all the source code for an app that I have been working on for the past two months. All I have is the APK file that is stored in my email from when I sent it to a friend. Is there any way to…
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How do you install an APK file in the Android emulator?

I finally managed to obfuscate my Android application, now I want to test it by installing the APK file and running it on the emulator. How can I install an APK file on the Android Emulator?
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Android error: Failed to install *.apk on device *: timeout

I'm getting this error from time to time and don't know what causing this: When trying to run/debug an Android app on a real device (Galaxy Samsung S in my case) I'm getting the following error in the Console: Failed to install *.apk on device *:…
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How to create a release signed apk file using Gradle?

I would like to have my Gradle build to create a release signed apk file using Gradle. I'm not sure if the code is correct or if I'm missing a parameter when doing gradle build? This is some of the code in my gradle file: android { ... …
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How do I get an apk file from an Android device?

How do I get the apk file from an android device? Or how do I transfer the apk file from device to system?
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Install an apk file from command prompt?

I want to install a file using the Windows command line. First I want to build after compiling all the .jar files to create an .apk file for an Android application without using Eclipse. Does anyone know how this can be done without the use of…
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INSTALL_FAILED_NO_MATCHING_ABIS when install apk

I tried to install my app into Android L Preview Intel Atom Virtual Device, it failed with error: INSTALL_FAILED_NO_MATCHING_ABIS What does it mean?
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How to build an APK file in Eclipse?

When I develop the project using Eclipse, the APK file goes on the emulator. But I want to upload my application to a real device. Is there a tool to build an APK file? What is the process? Or is it possible to pull the APK file from the emulator?
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How to view AndroidManifest.xml from APK file?

Is it possible to view Androidmanifest.xml file? I just changed the extension of the apk file to zip. This zip file contains the Androidmanifest.xml file. But I am unable view the contents of Androidmanifest.xml. It is fully encrypted. How can I…
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Build unsigned APK file with Android Studio

I'm developing an Android app with the Android Developer Tool. Now I tried the new Android Studio, everything works fine if connect my smartphone with the PC and directly run the program in the Android Studio. But now I want to test the program with…
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This version of the application is not configured for billing through Google Play

When I try to run my application with in-app billing I am getting the error: "This version of the application is not configured for billing through Google Play. Check the help center for more information". I have the billing permission already in…
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How to deal with INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_INCONSISTENT_CERTIFICATES without uninstall?

I tried to reinstall an apk $adb install -r new.apk And it shows the error: Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_INCONSISTENT_CERTIFICATES] One solution is to uninstall and install the new.apk, that works fine. But I'm wondering whether I could re-build…
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Reverse engineering from an APK file to a project

I accidently erased my project from Eclipse, and all I have left is the APK file which I transferred to my phone. Is there a way to reverse the process of exporting an application to the .apk file, so I can get my project back?
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Cause: buildOutput.apkData must not be null

My android application using Kotlin is throwing this exception when I try to Run 'app' in the emulator o in my cellphone. When I build my project it runs well, with no errors. I am using: SDK 28 (Android 9.0 (Pie)) Gradle 5.1.1 Gradle Plugin…
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How do I verify that an Android apk is signed with a release certificate?

How can I check that an Android apk is signed with a release and not debug cert?
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