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Can't install apps anymore!!!!

Hi there, after trying to install one app today my phone froze on "installing" and i had to remove battery to start again. After that i'm unable to install any app by any means. I tried to install different apps with htc sync, directly from the phone, with adb and from market but none of this ways worked. It always gives me "Application not installed" or Failure when trying with adb . Pls help

once the memory is full on the phone it will not install any other apps until you remove another. It doesnt take much to fill it up either. Try uninstalling something and then you will be able to add another app after that
this problem should be sorted with the 2.2 update

Have you run out of Space on your phone?
Go to Settings,
Phone and SD and what is the Available space left
If you have plenty i would guess you have Corrupted the OS.
A fill wipe might be a good idea.....

Just wondering if it is SD card related... have you tried unmounting the SD card, retry installing the app, then re-mounting the SD card?

I'm not that stupid .... i didn't run out of space, i'm rooted with 2.2 and apps2sd. Mounting- unmounting, restarting... nothing helps. I thought there might be a way to fix it, apart from re-flashing (i hope at least that will fix it ). I'll wait a couple of days if someone suggest something else otherwise i'll have to wipe or flash again .

"Installation unsuccessful" Market error messages

Hi there,
For the past couple of days, I've been getting "installation unsuccessful" error messages whenever I download anything from the Market. The apps are downloaded, and Android tries to install them but fails every time. I've gotten successful installations on one or two occasions, though, seemingly at random.
I have 22MB of internal storage left, and I used to be able to install apps with only 10MB, so that's not the cause. And I have around 2GB on my SD card. Funny thing is, I can't even install some .APKs of beta apps that I know should work, because I've installed them before. I thought the issue was solely related to the Market, but the Market isn't involved when installing apps from "unknown sources", or is it?
Does anyone have any suggestions besides doing a hardreset? Anyone experiencing similar issues?
Cheers

I had the same issue with my Desire. After i searched on the internet, i found a lot irellevant sollutions to this issue.
What i did? I did a backup of my SD card, format SD, restore settings to default and that it.
It was a hard decision but i couldn't find any other solution. After that, everything goes normaly, even today!

Thanks for the reply! I still hope I don't have to do a hardreset, but if nothing else works, I guess I have to go ahead and wipe that thing.

Have you tried the fix_permissions script? You can run this from the Amon Ra recovery or go to the Market and download ROM Manager. It's under the Utilities section of ROM Manager

I guess that's only for rooted devices?

OK, I give up. If no one has a solution to this, I'll just hardreset the darn thing

OK, I give up. If no one has a solution to this, I'll just hardreset the darn thing.
Is there a backup tool that can restore all your apps in a way that the Market will recognize them under "Downloads"? I restored apps from a backup once, but that was pretty pointless since I no longer could enjoy updates through the Market without having to re-download every single app.

Titanium Backup has a "Market Doctor" to fix your Market links, but you need to be rooted.
If you aren't, I'd suggest syncing with AppBrain, which at least means you won't need to search for all your apps on the Market again.
Regards,
Dave

MapleDouglas said:
OK, I give up. If no one has a solution to this, I'll just hardreset the darn thing
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Have you tried connecting your phone to pc in disk drive mode and doing a scandisk of SD card.
I had the same problem (card was mounted as read-only)
After I done scandisk it found and fixed the problem.

Cooperman_UK said:
Have you tried connecting your phone to pc in disk drive mode and doing a scandisk of SD card.
I had the same problem (card was mounted as read-only)
After I done scandisk it found and fixed the problem.
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No, I had not tried that since the SD card appeared to be working. I used to get quite a few "SD card damaged" messages until I let Android format the card. I tried Scandisk now but it didn't take care of the Market issue unfortunately. Thanks anyway

But it does indeed seem like the SD card somehow is to blame. Those few apps that I actually have been able to install have been installed to the internal storage.
I think this problem started when I for some reason decided to clear the Market's cache and data. Thing is, I have set Android to install apps to the SD card by default (adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2) and that might have something to do with it as well, although it worked fine for three weeks.

I got this when I installed the unofficial OTA update for 2.2. Only fix was to try another custom rom.

Have you tried to go into manage applications and then clear all data for the market app ? This has solved some similar problems for me in the past.

Yes, I cleared the Market's cache and data, and I actually did that before the issue started as well. I just hope a hardreset will fix it all, going to erase everything later today

For the record, I had to not only perform a hardreset, but delete the .android_secure folder on my memory card where apps are stored to get the Market working again. I could probably just have deleted the .androd_secure folder, but then I would have lost all apps installed to the SD anyway
Works like a charm now.

hey did you find a solution to your problem???
if you did please tell me

tinman4124 said:
hey did you find a solution to your problem???
if you did please tell me
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Yes, but not the one I wanted Look at my post about yours.

i was having the same installation unsuccessful problem. i deleted the .android_secure folder and i can now install all the apps that werent working. i did not have to do a full flash of the ROM.

genghiskav said:
i was having the same installation unsuccessful problem. i deleted the .android_secure folder and i can now install all the apps that werent working. i did not have to do a full flash of the ROM.
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But erasing that folder removed all the apps you had installed on your memory card, right?

MapleDouglas said:
But it does indeed seem like the SD card somehow is to blame. Those few apps that I actually have been able to install have been installed to the internal storage.
I think this problem started when I for some reason decided to clear the Market's cache and data. Thing is, I have set Android to install apps to the SD card by default (adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2) and that might have something to do with it as well, although it worked fine for three weeks.
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Hey man good to know im not the only one i have exactly the same issue,did u found the solution for it? i still want to use the trick setinstalllocation 2 .

Market apps don't install

The market will download the programs, but the green download bar will be full, but it always hangs.
I have to cancel the download about 8 times, before it will finally install.
Anyone know whats causing this? It happens on all apps.

Does the download just hang or does it give you an error like "installation unsuccessful"?
If it's the latter then try unmounting the SD card and then installing/updating.
Also, you might want to try clearing the market app's cache in the app manager.
Also, sometimes I'll download an app and then go do something else while it downloads (like check gmail) and then when I go back to the market it'll look like it's frozen as a partial download but actually installs anyway.

I have had the same problem, i think its on the market side so u might try being patient and give it a shot later, worked for me
sent from a pineapple under the sea

i get a similar problem. market will show me there are updates for my apps, but most of them will end up with "installation unsuccessful"...if i'm correct ALL of those have been moved to the SD card using app2sd...does that have something to do with it?
its getting very frustrating to not be able to update my programs without having to move them from sd to phone, update, then move back to sd...

Google maps gave me problems but it wasnt on sd
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What Rom are you guys using?
I'm using Fresh 3.3 and I'm having similar problems.....but sometimes it works fine.

I was using stock at the time, i remember now i cleared market cache and reboot and it hasnt happened since
sent from a pineapple under the sea

I wiped dalvik cache and it solved all my market download problems (wiping market cache didn't do anything).
Via EVO on XDA app...

[Q]CM7 apps Force Close

I have used CM7 on my Incredible for a while now and have had to constantly wipe and reinstall every week or so. When i install, the ROM runs perfectly, with all my apps working and everything. After a few days though, most of my apps force close whenever I open them. Namely, messaging, Gmail, and browser force close, along with my market installed apps.
This has happened to me many times now and I can't figure out how to fix this issue. I have changed different options when installing the ROM and tried Fix Permissions in Rom Manager and nothing fixes it .
My friend's phone as well as my dad's have had this same issue on CM7 as well. Any help would be greatly aprreciated!

bravesfan171 said:
I have used CM7 on my Incredible for a while now and have had to constantly wipe and reinstall every week or so. When i install, the ROM runs perfectly, with all my apps working and everything. After a few days though, most of my apps force close whenever I open them. Namely, messaging, Gmail, and browser force close, along with my market installed apps.
This has happened to me many times now and I can't figure out how to fix this issue. I have changed different options when installing the ROM and tried Fix Permissions in Rom Manager and nothing fixes it .
My friend's phone as well as my dad's have had this same issue on CM7 as well. Any help would be greatly aprreciated!
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Any ideas?

Check and make sure your data/data partition isn't full. If it is, grab a cache cleaner from the market to free up some space.

This actually happened to me earlier tonight.
Had to reinstall to get through the night til I got back home, but I may need to go back to another ROM if this keeps up. Glad to know I'm not the only one though.

Smabbage said:
Check and make sure your data/data partition isn't full. If it is, grab a cache cleaner from the market to free up some space.
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That's true, didn't think about that. Will I have to keep doing that more and more if i install more apps though?

This happens to me and all my friends phones with the cm7 final. They keep telling me its user error. We all have to clean wipe about once a week because of force closes. I finally switched it redemption rom
DROID Incredible

By the way i never had a single problem with the nightlies
DROID Incredible

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By the way i never had a single problem with the nightlies
DROID Incredible
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If what Smabbage said is true then hopefully that'd make sense. That way when you consistently install the nightlies, there is no way for the data partition to fill up all the way. Good to know. thanks!

I've been fighting this exact same problem. The only way I can keep it from happening is to do a full wipe and let the Android Market reinstall most of the apps. Then I can use titanium to bring back the missing apps and system settings.
Here's the things I've tried, with no success:
Wipe Cache / Wipe Dalvik Cache
Fix Permissions
Nandroid Backup then Restore (ok so I didn't expect that to do much)
Uninstalling apps, moving apps to SD (using the Android method, not Apps2SD)
Another interesting thing is that I run Watchdog, but instead of force closing, it pops up a message saying "Disk IO Error in Watchdog". That makes me wonder if some partition (Cache, data, I dunno) is out of space or worse, there are physical problems with the internal memory of my Incredible.
I have one question for everyone - How do I see how much space is available on each partition? I mean, I can go to the Android settings and see App Data storage left or SD card space left, but is there an app or tool I can see that will show me each partition with space left?

jjdoyle20 said:
Another interesting thing is that I run Watchdog, but instead of force closing, it pops up a message saying "Disk IO Error in Watchdog". That makes me wonder if some partition (Cache, data, I dunno) is out of space or worse, there are physical problems with the internal memory of my Incredible.
I have one question for everyone - How do I see how much space is available on each partition? I mean, I can go to the Android settings and see App Data storage left or SD card space left, but is there an app or tool I can see that will show me each partition with space left?
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Had exactly same issue (even same Watchdog error) and Smabbage's answer was spot-on.
To check, open terminal emulator (gives you shell prompt) and do "df -k" - this will list all filesystems and, among other info, how full they are. My "/data/data" partition was full. Cleaned up some cache's and my phone is back in action.
Seems like a lot of games (and Netflix) fill the /data/data partition. Wonder if it is possible to make it larger at the expense of built in memory?
In any case, may be a good add-on to CM to monitor space in /data/data and give a reasonable warning when you close to running out.

I have been using CM7 for a while now and the apps that force close, are usually tied to the SD card. Try moving them to internal and see if it helps.

same here..
I use galnet miui (cm base)
after a few weeks, it shows 'disk io eror in watchdog'
and many programs fc.
never had this problem before.
someone can help me?
how can I fix this..

I know this is an old thread, but ive been searching around to see if other people have this problem.
i have found a temporary solution. open Root Explorer and go to /cache/dalvik-cache....use multi-select to select all items and then delete. reboot (IT WILL TAKE A WHILE TO REBOOT, IT IS REBUILDING, IT CAN TAKE UP TO 15MIN DONT PANIC) yes, this is in fact "wiping dalvik-cache" but ive gotten much better results doing it manually than through CWM.
this will calm your phone down at least for a few days with no force closes/service interruption, but you will have to do it again..........and again, and again. its better than having to do a full wipe though, obviously. hope this helps anyone who is still having this problem.

Nothing showing up in My Apps in market

When I go into the market and go to the 'My Apps' section, nothing shows up. Not one app. This started happening a couple of days ago. I tried flashing the new market from the front page, but that didn't help either. Ti Backup's market doctor didn't work either.
Any ideas??
CM 7.1 stock kernel

Do you have multiple google accounts setup on your phone? If so, make sure that the market is set to the correct account. I had that happen before where for some reason the market kept switching to my other google account that I had setup. Goto: menu>accounts and check in the market.

I do have multiple accounts, and it is setup for the correct one. Still nothing. This has been going on since about 8pm CDT yesterday.

Anybody??
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When I switch to a different account, it only shows rom manager and super user. My main account that should have all the apps shows nothing. Not one app.
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Just to specify, you opened those accounts and checked? Because my apps switch between accounts for some reason.
Try wiping data for the Market, then download an app. After the app has installed, do you see it in "my apps"? Or still nothing?
Have you tried logging into the web Market and checking your apps there? I have multiple phones listed when I try to install an app from the website, even though I only have one - maybe there's something hinky there. Maybe pushing an app to your phone from the Market website will trigger something.
You can also try reflashing your rom.
Last idea that I have is to contact Google/Market support. I'm all out of ideas other than those. Hopefully they'll just show back up on their own.
Edit: Didn't see your last post, disregard the first paragraph.

You can also try linking tot he market, using titanium backup, though only available in the pro version.

I'm pretty much out of ideas. I tried going back to an older version of the market, and get the same thing. NOTHING showing for my apps. However, when i search the market for an app that I have installed, it shows as installed. No idea what's going on.

bryank930 said:
I'm pretty much out of ideas. I tried going back to an older version of the market, and get the same thing. NOTHING showing for my apps. However, when i search the market for an app that I have installed, it shows as installed. No idea what's going on.
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Have you tried installing an app? I've had the same problem, usually after the Market updates, and installing an app would bring all of the apps back to the list.
I know you said you tried the Market on the front page, but I'm not sure which one that is. Have you tried 3.3.1?
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plainjane said:
Have you tried installing an app? I've had the same problem, usually after the Market updates, and installing an app would bring all of the apps back to the list.
I know you said you tried the Market on the front page, but I'm not sure which one that is. Have you tried 3.3.1?
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Yep. Installing an app from the market on the phone or web has no affect. The version I tried is 3.3.11 from the xda main page. This started happening before installing 3.3.11 though, and continues to happen on the new version.

Fixed it!
Settings > Storage > un-mount SD card
Wait a min
Mount SD card
EDIT: Nevermind that, only worked for like 10 min. Back to square 1

bryank930 said:
Fixed it!
Settings > Storage > un-mount SD card
Wait a min
Mount SD card
EDIT: Nevermind that, only worked for like 10 min. Back to square 1
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That would lead me to think you may have a problem with the SD card in one form or another. Strange stuff!

I'm no expert but I would copy everything from your sd card to your computer, reformat the sd card and copy everything back.

cohassetsteve said:
I'm no expert but I would copy everything from your sd card to your computer, reformat the sd card and copy everything back.
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I think that's my next step.

Have you tried wiping cache and dalvik cache? I know it's a dumb suggestion, but it's a lot quicker than formatting your SD card.
Sometimes simple stuff works. I've tried a million things to fix certain problems & it's always been the simple stuff that fixes it - wiping caches, fixing permissions, reflashing, or changing back to the default theme.
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plainjane said:
Have you tried wiping cache and dalvik cache? I know it's a dumb suggestion, but it's a lot quicker than formatting your SD card.
Sometimes simple stuff works. I've tried a million things to fix certain problems & it's always been the simple stuff that fixes it - wiping caches, fixing permissions, reflashing, or changing back to the default theme.
Sent from my Evo + MIUI using Tapatalk!
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Yep, tried wiping cache and dalvik a few times.
If I unmount the SD card, the apps show up. If I have the card mounted, they don't. Seems like a SD Card problem to me

bryank930 said:
Yep, tried wiping cache and dalvik a few times.
If I unmount the SD card, the apps show up. If I have the card mounted, they don't. Seems like a SD Card problem to me
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Tried formatting the card, no dice. Still only shows my apps when the card is un-mounted.
I'm going to try a different card to try to figure out if the problem is with the card itself or something else.

Anybody have suggestions for a new 16GB Card? I think mine's class 2 (might be 4, not sure), but the speed is TERRIBLE. I'm seeing average of 700 KB/s transferring from my PC to the phone.