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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jparkerri:
I'm running on a Nexus 7 tablet running the latest Android. I am able to load the same APK on my older Samsung Galaxy 7 Tab.

I'll look for the apps you mentioned.

Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] balekoglu:
i just flashed the lastest PA and now cant install apk. cant find wich app doing that.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] new2city:
just follow's ATabby's suggestion on page 2 on this thread. Solved my problem too. My problem app was GloveBox.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chosen 1:
If you have the latest PA rom just disable HALO feature and you will be able to install apk
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rt235130:
I encountered this when installing some game(Puzzle and Dragon a Japanese game), I think it is because the phone was rooted and it doesn't let u to install it
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chismay:
i found a work around

plug in an external controller , mouse, whatever

then you can use navigation buttons to select install and it works :good::highfive:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggreenwood334:
For me. I was running the latest version of PA. May 24 version I believe. With the Halo open i could not click install. Hold the halo down and remove it like an app from home screen. Also make sure "reverse HALO gestures" is on under settings-toolbar. that worked for me. This might have been addressed somewhere else but i did not find it. Thanks. (wow, i'm blink i guess, three posts above me. but my post says how to do it i guess. lol.)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] canclan:
It was the auto dimming app Twilight that was doing it to me. I force closed it and I could install apps again. Thanks everyone for all the contributions and explanations so that I could quickly figure out what was going on! XDA still rules!

Actually, I just force closed it and it worked fine. No need to uninstall.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X-Navigator:
That was screen dimmer

Thanks to all of you I finally understood the fact (security measure to prevent misunderstandings), and found the solution...

In my case the responsible is an application for automatic brightness changing (velis).

The app itself works very well, but I need to terminate that app, otherwise the install button in confirm screen don't work.

Ok... now i learned -> kill the responsible app -> confirm install(s) -> start that app again...

By the way, there are other methods, but root is needed:

1) use any other apk installer that do no require confirm (some file manager will do the job, also there are specific apk managers)

2) via shell -> #pm install /path/to/app.apk (note: *.apk don't work as expected, if planning to use this for all apk in a directory use a script or find command)...

Anyway those are more tricky, in my opinion...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ARMtek_1:
I found it that the program causing me not to be able to tap the install button was "Velis Auto Brightness". After reading this post I began to remove the last apk's I had installed until I found the culprit. After removing this program I was able to install all programs. The install button now works.

ARMtek signing off.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alliat:
Had same problem with my android mini pc stick. The program causing this is called DroidMote Server. So now ill always have to fetch an usb mouse, close the server app and install using the mouse. :/
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bi1a1Y:
was having the same issue here. solved it by disabling halo.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flayzeraynx:
Echo Lockscreen was blocking my install button and cause some another issues on ViperOne 1.6.0 on my HTC One M8..
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anuj07:
i fix this problem...

If you have any screen filter or brightness apps , disable them.

If you have any battery saver apps, disable them.

Try again.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mongolianchopsquadgolden:
guys i also found out that the Night Mode app is also blocking the install button. try disabling it first then try to install your app.

I think that apps related to display/brightness are the culprit.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] H@¢k3r:
Same issue.

I have tried to disable 'darker' to no avail.

Unknown sources is checked.

I will post pictures of my .apk I have installed.

Any and all help appreciated

Contact me at: ipodtouchhugger@gmail.com

Thank You All!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawkusx:
Thanks, your comment was a life saver.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veritasaequita:
Was having the same exact issue and could only install the same way you could and was googling for the answer so I figured I'd post this for anyone after me. I tried all the screen brightness suggestions and finally it came down to nothing helping except clearing the data for the root explorer app and then restarting the phone. Problem solved. Thanks to everyone for suggestions
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Arcaneex:
Hey , I just flashed a new rom and sadly I just found out that I have no connection and it shows that my IMEI is unknown , I don't really know what to do now. I'm downloading another rom right now , if that doesn't solve the problem can anyone help me?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] mihir287:
Please read the stickies before posting and please provide details. Because without details the solutions are based on assumptions.

Assuming you flashed a rom through recovery and didn't muck about with LGMDP/KDZ, then either

a. Flash an old baseband rom OR

b. Change the baseband to the new one using your preferred method, then flash the rom you wanted.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Arcaneex:
Thanks , I found a ROM which works with both of the basebands!
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Arcaneex:
Still doesn't work , any help? I've flashed the rom Perfect Peso which supports both of them and anything :I
[Optimus One, P500, V General] alobo:
I had the same problem recently, I'd be able to help if you could tell us:

1) What was your old rom?

2) Have you tried updating your baseband?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] krisI0N:
okay guys, I so I've been arguing with my mom for weeks now about rooting my e4gt even though it already is ;)... but she constantly asks how I did something to my phone, change battery color, bootscreen, etc., and I can tell her I rooted my phone because she said she'll take it because rooting is illegal.

I told he rwhoever said this is stupid sprint can't make laws, but she's saying that it is against her contract rules she signed with sprint contract.. can anyone argue with this, I highly doubt that this is true..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Epix4G:
They will only terminate because of too much roaming and tethering ...ie downloading torrents or Xbox ps3 gaming .. go get sprint tos . According to dept of justice there is a exception in the digital millennium copyright law that allows for jailbreak and rooting.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/26/technology/iphone_jailbreaking/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] anti-up:
Nothing about rooting in the contract. Zero. Make her show you where it says that
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] monkeyracer:
I work for Sprint, and there is nothing in the contract about what you do to your phone. As you said, there's nothing illegal (that would imply some sort of court action for doing it) but some Sprint techs will not work on a phone that is rooted.

Really the contract basically just says you will have service for the two years, if you cancel early, you pay a fee. The contract does not mention anything about the specific phone you have (i.e. whether it is an android or a blackberry, etc), does not mention what plan you have (because this can be changed at any time without a contract renewal.), and does not mention anything about modifying the software of your device. As mentioned above, if you over-use roaming, sprint may end your contract for you, but that is actually way more rare than people make it seem.

Also, arguing with the one that controls your cell service is not good advice. She has the ability to data and SMS restrict your phone, or suspend service on it altogether by just calling up customer service.

So, rather than telling her you rooted it, tell her you installed a Sprint ID. If she's smart enough to ask which one so you can install it on her phone, just root hers too. ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Epix4G:
If you check m+p they can't refuse to work on it because its rooted .
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] monkeyracer:
I can check M&P all day long, but I know techs in the area that say that if there is a software issue with a rooted device, it has to be reverted back to stock before they will look at it. Hardware issues are a different story though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
First, I hope you've thanked your mom for getting you such a great phone and paying your bill.

Second, it's her account and her right to be concerned.

I've told my son for years (he's grown now) and tell my nieces often, it's all in how you present it. If you talk to your mom like she's an idiot, she's likely going to rebuff you and do as monkeyracer mentioned (turn off sms, disable service, etc). I would suggest you show her this forum so some of the informed posters can put her mind at ease.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-20011661-38.html

Also, there are several one-click packages available that will literally restore the phone to the original factory condition with one click of a mouse.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1383678
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yourm0m1:
buy your own phone and brick it all day! :cool:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Epix4G:
Those the same idiots that say installing a launcher can mess up your phone ..... sometimes when I need a good laugh instead of going to a comedy club I will go to sprint to listen to what the employees say ......that's funny
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KCRic:
My wife and I went to the Sprint store to have her number changed and they said they couldn't do it because it was rooted and that alone would prevent them from changing the number. There are good and bad employees at every business but sometimes I wounder if certain ones missed the initial training courses. It's one thing to be say "I'm not sure" if they don't know what rooting actually does. It's another thing to say something so matter-of-fact as if they know what they're talking about.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Actually the terms of service were modified in the last year (I don't know exactly when it happened) to specify that rooting is grounds for terminating your service (prior to that it just said modifications)

I am surprised your mom actually read the tos, the reference is buried somewhere near the bottom 3rd iirc. Is she an attorney or engineer? Those are amongst the few catagories of people who imo might read the entire tos ahead of time, rather than after something happens that affects them.

Anyway, your response to her can be that

1) companies put terms in their contracts which are not enforceable all the time, either to socially engineer you away from some behavior, or set up some pretext to protect their interests in the future

2) no one afaik has ever posted that sprint has tried to use this clause in the tos to terminate service

I am on mobile right now so it isn't convenient to dig up the reference, but if someone is interested I can look it up. It is in the section which says if you are rude or abusive to an agent that is grounds (according to sprint) for termination of service.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bsmoove386:
I so hate you for this comment I just busted out laughing at this.

Personally, I don't understand why carriers are even obssessed with controlling our phones. Some of us get the phone (no matter if it's android or iphone) because we are able to root and jailbreak it. If we wanted a basic phone we would get blackberrys. smh sorry for the rant I just feel like corporations seem to want to control the way a consumer should think and what to do with devices.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wase4711:
I'll have to try that..sounds like a fun time!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KCRic:
I don't know why either. If you take a step back and look at the whole picture (government included), minus the genocide, they are modeling their practices after Hitler and many other tyrants of history. Absolute authority and control through trickery of words and the slow implementation of progressively stricter policies. And most eat it up thinking it's for their own good. That's my rant for the day:D

As far as this rooting issue. Sprint reserves the right to terminate a contract for ANY reason they think warrants it. So in that sense, rooting is no worse than making a phone call. Both could void your contract just the same. Is rooting illegal? It's about as illegal as using 'sudo' in Linux.

Rooting isn't simply gaining access to the naughty parts. It's literally becoming that device since your changing your UID to 0 - which is not a number. And I don't like being some number.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattheyu:
I just read through the Terms and Conditions among other documents, and there is nothing of the sort that I can locate.

Many people who claim to work for Sprint ahve stated that if your have the Equipment Service and Repair program on your account, they are required to work on the device, regardless of whether it has been rooted. If you break it to the point they cannot fix it, you may have to fall back on the Equipment Replacement Program or send it to Samsung.

Also, for Samsung's position, check my post here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1548588

Terms and Conditions: http://shop2.sprint.com/en/legal/legal_terms_privacy_popup.shtml

Privacy Policy: http://www.sprint.com/legal/privacy.html

Acceptable Use/Network Management: http://www.sprint.com/legal/agreement.html#neut

Surcharges, Taxes and Fees: http://support.sprint.com/support/a...d_other_charges/case-ib376964-20090810-135914

Equipment Service and Repair: http://shop.sprint.com/global/pdf/services_solutions/brochure_tep_esrp.pdf

Equipment Replacement: http://shop.sprint.com/global/pdf/services_solutions/brochure_tep_erp.pdf

Basically, you own your device, you can do what you want with it. Just don't expect Sprint to fix it for free if you break it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kingsway8605:
Sprint doesn't care if you root as long as you bother them because of it.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
https://manage.sprintpcs.com/output/en_US/manage/MyPhoneandPlan/ChangePlans/popLegalTermsPrivacy.htm

As I mentioned above, it used to just say generic "modifying device" but some time in the past year, they specifically added the rooting clarification.

Also as I mentioned above, companies often put in terms that are not enforceable and also AFAIK, I have never seen someone posting they were terminated due to this term.

I won't argue the merits (or non-merits) of this clause, just pointing out that it does exist.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] monkeyracer:
The techs I am talking about are very good, and they don't refuse to work on rooted phones, but with any software issue (including issues on non-rooted phones) they usually revert the phone back to stock (read: hard reset) so they can rule out external software as the cause of the issue. If the phone is rooted, factory reset is not going to bring it back to stock, and they are not going to unroot the phone for the customer, so what is the answer? The customer has to unroot the phone and bring it back in to be checked again.

BTW, if you have ESRP or TEP, there's no reason you would need to contact Samsung. Samsung is really only necessary for warranty stuff for those too cheap to get ESRP or TEP.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mx499:
I love it when people talk like they know stuff, just because they work somewhere. like baristas at starbucks talks as if they know all about coffees and etc. just like anther sprint worker, who told me galaxy nexus will work with sprint's current 4g(wimax) network.. just pure idiots.. i wish people were more humble.. yes there are ton of clueless customer, but just because you work at a place, that does not make you an encyclopedia of the items and service you offer. the knowledge of the items and service belongs to those who have actually spend some time researching..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RayTrue04:
Sprint don't even care if your rooted. Every time I took in a rooted phone they just politely asked me to flash it back to stock so they can work on it.. Some employees even have theirs rooted and show off whatever rom they running. Good luck getting your mom out that mind set. More than likely someone told her its illegal and she fell for it. I know how stubborn moms can be. Mine gives me trouble even with hard facts lol...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] LordJummy:
Solution: stop relying on mommy :)

Moms wield ultimate authority. Don't test her boy!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] brooksyx:
Agreed, I love it when sales people just BS stuff and they obviously have no idea what they are talking about and i get to correct them haha.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kingsway8605:
Lol the galaxy nexus will work on both lte and Wimax, shouldn't call someone an idiot unless you know what you are talking about.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] krisI0N:
actually she's co-owns a business, and works part time at Scotts miracle grow customer service ce, and I did thank her for days for this(keep in mind I came from the moment.. so no amount of thanking is enough)

and as far as showing her this thread I think I will(after I edit the first post, lol) it might help her allow me to do It, I have no problem with doing it behind her back of course ;) it seems like once you root (rooted my moment) you can't go back! lol.. if this doesn't work I'm thinking about going to a sprint store and asking a few people.. if not I could always just show them it's rooted and see what happens.

I'm not sure what her thinking is, but it seems like she thinks they're some way they can look at your phone through an Internet service or something, I'm not sure what she's thinking about it.. on the bright side my dad wants me to root his evo =D he wants free wifi teether..

anyways thank for ever who has replied. Hopefully iwont have to be so protective over my phone in he house soon anymore :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] krisI0N:
lol.. maybe in a few years.. but I like the idea.. except the bricking part.. lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gibsonusa:
Lol I had a bad Evo 3d software problem (This was a refurbished phone I got that day). The tech told me and swore up and down it was beautiful widgets. I almost started crying I was laughing so hard. They flash whatever ruu they used to pit it to stock and what not. I get it back asking what apps I couldn't use asking for maybe a list, still laughing this was pretty funny. Yeah I left it normal for like less than five miles from the store and bang still all fubar. I brought it back.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] brooksyx:
Would you please care to show proof that it will work on Wimax. I believe you are incorrect. It is only LTE:

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/the-sprint-galaxy-nexus-what-we-know-so-far/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] monkeyracer:
It's a little different when you've been doing it for 10 years. I started selling through a third party in '02, and switched to corporate Sprint in '04, so, I've been around the block a few times with Sprint.

It is sad to hear what some of my co-workers have said, especially when I have to clean up their mistakes and set the customer straight. My favorite of this week was the care rep that said advanced exchange stores can dry out wet iPhones for $35.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] -EViL-KoNCEPTz-:
I can dry out wet phones for $35 no guarantee they will work after but hey it'll be dry :p

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Drumrocker:
It really pisses me off that kids seem to have no respect for their parents these days. Whether she is right or wrong, understands or doesn't understand, if your mother doesn't feel comfortable with you "rooting" your phone then respect her wishes and don't do it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bigbry87:
Once you have the phone in your hand, it is yours to do with as you please.... Period...... You can Root it, sell it, break it, burn it, etc..... It is yours.....:cool:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] krisI0N:
I could be smoking K2 and getting drunk right?.. i would respect her decision if she was more educated in the topic.. if it were say.. how to behave at a business meeting.. yeah ide listen to her.. but being as she doesn't know much about rooting, and my dad pays half the bill, and wants me to root it.. I guess it's okay considering half rounded is a whole ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CBowley:
Grow up and pay your own phone bill. Problem solved.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mdsevol:
You had to have known that you would get some assholes posting on this thread. Root your phone dude, just treat it with respect and dont brick it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cds0699:
Have you explained Odin to her and the fact that there is a way to recover the phone back to unrooted/stock? For example if you're getting a particular bug, then you can unroot back to stock and check and see if its a problem with the ROM you're running, or if its a problem that exists regardless.

As long as you do your due diligence and research to the point to where you know, and understand what you're doing, then I'd say you're fine. Just explain everything to your mom in a reasonable, calm, and educated manner and I'm sure you and her can work out a fair understanding between the 2 of you. She did pay for it, and is providing you the service, so you owe it to her to at least try to understand her point of view and work to come to a fair compromise.

And for the record calling someone "stupid" is uncalled for... there is a much better word that you can use to get the same message without coming off like an ass, its "Uninformed".
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sandiegopaneraiguy:
Brilliant answer!!! I agree 110%.

Arguing with mom is never a good idea, its probably not a great idea to lie to her either, but it would be the lesser of two evils in this case.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RayTrue04:
Sounds like there's a few in here who are jealous their mom doesn't pay their phone bill. The topic was about rooting his phone not do you guys think its ok I'm on my moms plan etc...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CBowley:
No the topic is "my mommy will get mad if I root my phone, what I do?"

Paying ones own phone bill seems like the best course of action.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] abhaxus:
As a corporate employee, I have helped customers with rooted devices, discussed ROMs with them, shown them mine, etc. I have also refused service to people with rooted devices. Mainly rude people when my store was busy. I dont bs them about it, just hand it back and say return it to stock and I'll do whatever you want. Not going to waste my time as a commissioned salesperson doing something you can do yourself if you have rooted your device and cant take the time to find out you can change your phone number or activate an esn without coming into a store.

On topic, I think any issue is debatable but in the end, this phone is the only device I can imagine being ok using unrooted. Launcher pro plus and a few widgets and I would be fine if I was under your mom's roof :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zurginator:
Speaking of going in with a rooted phone.... I went in with my phone on stock 4.0.3. They asked me if I 'jailbroke' my phone (which I can honestly say no to :P), and I told them I was using a custom launcher from the market.

The best part? They believed it, and fixed the problem. (Their towers wouldn't let me connect lol)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mrej201:
No were in the contract does it said that