Apk Files For Android
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A considerable amount of space is used up by .apk files on my phone with apps which cannot be moved to the sdcard (Adobe Flash and Google Maps). In those directories, there are .apk files. Can I delete these to save space and have the application work as it did before?
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Consider the APK file as a JAR file, and the act of installing an app to the phone as you adding that jar to your resources library in Eclipse.
The installation is the 'link'.. reading the manifest, building intents, adding your widgets to the widget list, your app to the app list etc. You still need the APK file, as this contains your executable binaries. If you delete the APK file, your app disappears!
I hope this helps explain the concept :)
Sam
The line he has mentioned, 'deleting would delete an app ' is obviously wrong.
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Can I delete these to save space and have the application work as it did before?
The APK file is the application. Even if you could delete the file -- which you probably can -- deleting it won't delete an app.
I deleted an apk before and the app worked just like it did before. So no, it does not need to be on there.
I think you can delete the apk file after installing it to the phone.Ask a simple question. after installing an application do you need to keep the installer?
Generally, the pkg.apk files are the installed apps and can't be deleted even if you try. I tend to find a number of apk files from Amazon that can be safely deleted, but I always delete one at a time, and make sure I have a backup!
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I always delete .APK files after installing to save space.. apps always work just fine. To me, the 'do you need to keep an installer after installing a program' analogy is the correct one.
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A: One of the differences between the Android operating system and Apple's iOS is that Android allows you to freely install third party apps. While apps downloaded from the Google Play store are installed automatically, app installers downloaded outside Google Play are saved as .APK files and must be installed manually.
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When you download an APK file, it is automatically recognized by the Android operating system. This means you can open an APK file by simply tapping the file icon on your Android device. However, in order to install an unverified app, you may need to change the default security settings on your Android device to allow the installation of third party apps.
This feature is helpful if you want to install apps that are not available from Google Play (formerly Android Market). It is also useful if you own an Android device that doesn't meet Google’s Compatibility Requirements or if you want to install your own custom app.
IMPORTANT: You should only install apps only from sources you trust.
Allowing Installation of APK Files
In order to install an APK file, you must first allow your Android device to install applications from unknown sources. You can do this by following the steps below:
- Open the Settings screen (tap the wrench/screwdriver icon on the Home screen).
- Tap and you'll be taken to the Android Security Settings screen.
- Tap the checkbox next to 'Unknown sources,' where it says 'Allow installation of apps from unknown sources.' A dialog box will pop up informing you of the risks associated with installing unknown apps. Tap to confirm you want to allow this feature.
- Once you've checked this box, you can install apps from APK files without needing to visit the Google Play store.
Installing an APK File
APK files may be downloaded from the web or saved as an email attachment. If you receive an APK file in an email and you want to install it, just click the attachment and tap to install the app on your tablet or smartphone. If you've downloaded an APK file from the web, you can find it in your Downloads folder (Apps & Widgets → Downloads). In the example below, the Downloads folder contains an app called Fact.apk.
Simply tap the APK file to begin the installation process. You may be prompted to allow certain permissions in order for the installation process to complete. Once the APK file has successfully been unpacked and installed, you should see a confirmation message similar to the one below.
You can now access the newly installed app from your Home screen.
Updated: August 14, 2013