A common error in the Android operating system "Application is not installed" is not a reason for panic. After all, we have a universal tool - this is a reboot. It allows you to get rid of more than 50% of all errors that arise. The statement is equally true for computers and smartphones. If the reboot did not help, we will proceed differently.
The "Application not installed" error may appear as a result of an elementary user memory overflow. Once it was enough to have 4 GB on board, today 32 may not seem enough. To clear the memory, delete unnecessary photos - these may be duplicates, damaged photos, photos already posted on the Network. If you are sorry to delete, move them to cloud storage- the same Yandex gives 10 GB disk space... Also, files can be moved to a memory card - provided that there is an appropriate slot and the card itself.
In addition to photos, you need to delete other unused files - videos, documents, downloaded music. If it's a pity to delete, save them to the cloud or to a memory card. If you use the WhatsApp messenger and you are regularly bombarded with videos, do not forget to look into the messenger folder and delete unnecessary videos from there - with active video sharing, their total size can be whole gigabytes.
Deep cleaning of user memory is done with apps like Clean Master. The program distinguishes between duplicate photos, clears the cache, and also cleans up the RAM. Additional functionality:
- Check for viral infections.
- Vulnerability check.
- Speed up your phone.
- Cooling the processor by removing unused tasks.
- Extended memory cleaning.
- Cleaning up WhatsApp - this was discussed just above.
- Gallery encryption.
Many other useful features are also present here.
Applications are not installed or the error "Application is not installed" appears - run Clean Master, delete junk and unnecessary files with it. Then try to install the software again.
There are many other programs with similar functionality in the Playmarket app store - try them if Clean Master seems inconvenient.
Antivirus cleaning
Unfortunately, viruses can penetrate the system even if you do not visit questionable resources, do not accept files from other contacts, and exclusively use the Playmarket application store. Experts say that viruses can be present even in the store itself. If you have a problem with the "Application not installed" message, run an anti-virus scan.
Select to scan the system:
- Dr. Web Light.
- Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus.
- Avast Antivirus & Protection.
- Antivirus from AVG.
Another option is ESET's antivirus. MegaFon subscribers using the "Turn on" tariff line can set free version antivirus software from ESET with the Anti-Theft function. Install the software you like, allow it access to file system and run a full scan. It will take from a few minutes to half an hour, depending on the number of files on your device.
If the scan results show the presence of viral bodies, remove them with an antivirus. Now try installing the application that was giving the error again. For reliability, we recommend that you restart your device.
Sending Apps to SD Card
Sometimes searches free space to install applications, it becomes necessary to remove the necessary programs. What to do in this case? Some Android smartphones support transferring applications to memory cards. Move them to the card and try to install the desired program again. Cons of this technique:
- Not every smartphone can transfer programs to memory cards.
- Some programs are not portable.
- Loading of software from the card becomes a little slower.
The latter problem is solved by installing a high-end card with a high read / write speed (for example, grade 10 provides a speed of at least 10 Mb / s).
Search for other software sources
The "Application is not installed" warning often appears when installing programs downloaded from "left-handed" sources. These are hacked games, as well as software that, for some reason, is not allowed to be posted on the Playmarket. To install them, you must allow installation from unknown sources - this is done in the security settings of the smartphone on Android.
Making changes to the software (including hacking of game parameters) leads to the appearance of the above error. Who and how made the changes is unknown. If the error appears over and over again, try to find an alternative source of programs. Another recommendation is to read the instructions for installing the software, perhaps there are some subtleties.
Individual incompatibility
There are thousands of smartphones on Android. Therefore, there are a lot of software incompatibility problems on this platform. One and the same one can work on cheap smartphones from little-known companies and desperately stupid on top flagships. The opposite situation is also possible - the program run on tested devices refuses to install on Chinese pipes collected somewhere in basements.
There are two ways out of this difficult situation:
- Try to search the Internet, who decides how and how this problem(usually problematic software leads to discussions on specialized forums and resources.
- Write a review to the developers - this is done through Playmarket. Rate and describe the problem. If the developers monitor their software, your problem will be noticed and taken into account. Perhaps, it will be eliminated with the next update.
You can also look for analogues of an application that does not want to be installed on your device.
Factory reset
This measure is taken when nothing else helps. The reset is performed through the settings, all data in the smartphone's memory is deleted. The device completely reverts to the state in which it left the assembly line. Before performing a reset, you need to save important data - SMS, messages from instant messengers, photos and videos, contacts and much more.
In this article, I will tell you about ten of the most common reasons why programs are not installed. You will learn about the symptoms of a particular cause and will be able to diagnose and eliminate it yourself.
So, let's go - dozens of reasons why programs are not installed on Windows.
The most common reason why programs are not installed is the lack of a system library NET Framework required version. This library contains the resources that are needed for the normal operation of this or that program. Therefore, if it is not there, then the program will not be able to install.
It is recommended that you install all versions of the NET Framework on your computer, from 2.0 to the oldest that your Windows supports. This will ensure the normal operation of all programs compatible with your OS.
To find out what version of NET Framework is installed on your computer, click on the "Start" button, select "Control Panel", then open the "Programs" section, and then - "Programs and Features" (example for Windows 7).
You can download the versions that you are missing on the Microsoft website,.
As a rule, if programs are not installed due to the lack of the required NET Framework, a message appears indicating the version to be downloaded.
Missing Visual C ++ and Direct X of the required version
The next common reason why programs are not installed is the lack of Visual C ++ and Direct X components. Visual C ++ is required for programs written in the popular C ++ language, and Direct X is required for most games. As with the NET Framework, there are different versions of these components.
You can find out the version of Visual C ++ in the same way as for the NET Framework - in the "Programs and Features" section.
And in order to find out the version of Direct X, click "Start" and open "Run" (or ctrl + R). Write down the dxdiag command and click OK.
As a rule, if the program is not installed due to the absence of these components or their correct version, a corresponding message appears. The required versions of Visual C ++ can be downloaded, and Direct X.
Incorrect Windows bitness
Windows can be 32-bit and 64-bit. On 64-bit operating systems, you can install 32-bit and 64-bit programs. And at 32 bit systems only a 32-bit program will work. Therefore, you will not be able to install a 64-bit program on it.
To determine the bitness of the system, right-click on "Computer" and select "Properties".
The bit depth of the program can be found in its description. If it does not fit, then during the installation process a corresponding error will appear.
Damaged installation file
If during the installation of the program an error appears that the installation file is damaged, then you should get this file again. This can happen due to the fact that the program file was not fully downloaded, or was posted on the site already damaged. To solve the problem, you need to try to download the program installation file from another location.
Lack of required DLL
A rare reason why programs are not installed is the absence of some libraries in the system, which should have been in it by default. This happens if an unofficial Windows assembly is used or these libraries were intentionally removed.
The problem manifests itself in a message that swears at some DLL file.
To solve it, you need to download the required DLL file and place it in the correct directory (in system32 or SysWOW64). You can download the libraries.
After that, the library should be registered. To do this, you need to click "Start" and select "Run" (or keys ctrl + R). Then write cmd and click "OK". On the command line, libraries are registered with the regsvr32 file.dll command, where file.dll is the name of the library file.
Build Curves
A frequent reason why programs are not installed is the crooked hands of pirates who hack them and give them to you for free use, or somehow modify them, that is, make their own assembly (repack). To avoid this, check out the comments of those who have already tried what you are installing.
It is difficult to say what errors may be when installing such programs. Anything can be.
Without administrator rights
If you work in an office, then you may face the fact that your user does not have administrator rights. Your system administrator may intentionally prevent the installation of programs. To solve this, contact him for help.
This can happen not only in the office, but also at home if your PC user does not have administrator rights.
Blocking by security programs
All computers have antiviruses and some software can be blocked by them. This is also a common reason why programs are not installed. The solution is simple - turn off your antivirus or other security software and install the program. If necessary, add this software to the trust list in the antivirus or security program.
Be carefull. If you are not sure about the reliability of the source of the program, then it is better not to install it if the antivirus is cursing.
Conflicts with incompletely removed old versions of programs
If you update the version of the program, and first uninstall the old one, and then try to install the new one, then a conflict may occur if the components old version have not been completely removed. This is often the case when using the standard Windows uninstaller.
To fix this problem, you need to remove all components previous version manually. You can also use cleaning programs such as CCLeaner.
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Quite often, users complain that when installing an application, an Android smartphone displays an error message “ The application is not installed. A package with the same name already exists". This happens due to a conflict between a new package and an existing package of the same name. Each application in Google play has a unique package name, but this does not mean that two developers cannot develop two different applications and give the file packages the same name. And then an error occurs when you try to install or download the APK file of the same name, and the Android device displays a corresponding message.
In most cases, the situation occurs when your phone has the same application has already been installed for multiple user profiles on the same device and it has not been properly removed from each profile. If you try to install a new APK of the same application in such a situation, then you will encounter exactly this error. So the most obvious solution would be to thoroughly uninstall the app and then try to install a new APK. So what do you need to do?
Basic solution
Open "Settings" -> "Applications", then find and open the information about the application. After that, open the additional menu (3 vertical dots) and select "Delete" for all users.
This fix works in most cases, but there are some misfires where, even after uninstalling the application, all users still have to deal with a conflicting package with an existing package of the same name.
Additional solutions
1st option - allow installation of applications from unknown sourcesTo fix the error “Application is not installed. A package with the same name already exists ", you need to try to allow the installation of applications from unknown sources... The corresponding item is available in the phone's security settings.
2nd option - installing the application using ADB
- First of all, you need to install the Android Debug Bridge for PC and activate the “ USB debugging". (We wrote in detail on how to enable the "For Developers" mode).
- Further, while holding down the power and volume + buttons, you need to reboot the smartphone into "Recovery" mode, and then connect the Android device to the computer using a USB cable.
- Then you need to open command line and enter the following command there:
adb install -l -r name-of-file.apk
* Instead of name-of-file.apk, specify the name of the installed application.
To use this method, you must have Root rights on the device and install the application. Next, you need to run next sequence action:
Now you know how to deal with the situation if your Android smartphone displays the error “The application is not installed. A package with this name already exists. " If you want to share your methods or tell us if the above methods worked, write in the comments. Let's discuss together.
Created for Android OS a large number of interesting applications and games. You can find them in the Google Playmarket brand store, or on the Internet: forums and thematic sites. But what to do when applications are not installed on Android, despite the fact that you have new phone with high performance? There can be many problems in this case: lack of free space, damage to the operating system by a virus, and others. Let's take a closer look at the most common of them, and find out how they can be avoided.
The main problem due to which a favorite game or application may not be installed on the phone is the lack of free memory space. This may be due to a large number of multimedia files that take up the memory of a smartphone or tablet:
- Photo.
- Music.
- Other applications and games installed in the internal memory of the phone.
In this case, it is recommended to clear the internal memory of the device in manual mode... At the same time, deleting unnecessary or rarely run application files through the programs tab located in the menu system settings... Another way to solve this problem is to transfer them to a mircoSD card.
But in most cases, you can clear memory using third-party programs that will help get rid of the cache of applications, browsers and other garbage. One of the most popular utilities of this kind is Clean Master, which you can download from the playmarket for free. Clearing the cache in it takes place in one click, the application can also optimize the system and clear RAM... We recommend watching a video tutorial on how to use the application and its main functions.
Virus cleaning
The defeat of the smartphone OS by a virus is another possible reason why applications on Android may stop installing. You can add them to your device by browsing unprotected Internet pages in a browser or by installing unverified apk files. In order to avoid such problems, it is recommended to install an anti-virus software... By enabling the active background mode, the utility will promptly respond to the entry of an infected file into the system and block it. Similar antivirus software there are many in the playmarket: Dr.Web, Kaspersky Internet Security, McAfee Mobile Security etc.
To scan your device for viruses using the Kaspersky Internet Security utility, you must do the following:
- Launch anti-virus software.
- Go to the quick scan tab.
- Press the "start" button.
- After waiting for the result, you will be prompted to select an action on the detected viruses (quarantine, disinfect or delete).
In the event that a smartphone is infected with a virus and it is impossible to install anti-virus software on it, the situation becomes a little more complicated. You can try to manually search for a malicious file and delete it through the file manager. If this method did not help, then you need to check the phone's memory with an antivirus from another device or roll back to the factory settings. Damaged or unavailable SD card
When trying to transfer or install the application directly to the SD card, an error "the memory card is damaged or inaccessible" may occur. In this case, you must first check the corresponding slot in your smartphone or tablet. If the card is inserted correctly, and the error persists, then most likely it is out of order, since solid-state drives have a limited operating cycle.
In the event that it is displayed in the file manager, then you can try to reanimate it. To do this, it is enough to carry out formatting directly from the phone or via Personal Computer by inserting the SD card into the card reader first.
There are other problems associated with installing programs on Android, which have their own methods of solution. In most cases, they are guilty system errors caused by incorrect flashing of the device OS. Therefore, it is recommended to use only official updates released by the developers specifically for your smartphone model.
The debate about which is better: Android or IOS is not unfounded. It so happened that with Apple smartphones there are always much fewer problems and failures. The system rarely gives errors and almost always has round-the-clock support from the company's employees. But "Android" can only envy this.
Problems with this mobile operating system occur for various reasons. Sometimes it is installed incorrectly, sometimes due to user errors, sometimes due to incomplete updates.
Problem
It so happens that Android does not install applications. Of course, this can cause discomfort to the user, because sometimes you urgently need to download a map or office program in order to work with the software.
How does it fail? Sometimes the Android smartphone writes: "The application is not installed." Also, the system may not issue any notifications at all, and the user will wait a long time to receive at least some information from Google Play.
By the way, if you install applications from an unverified source, then failures here are not at all surprising, since many unscrupulous developers make copies of popular programs in order to make money on inexperienced users.
Is it possible to install applications on Android from unknown sites? Of course not, because along with the software itself, you can install malicious files and advertisements on your device. Better to use for google install Play, but at the same time check each application for the presence positive feedback and a good GPA.
First step
If the application is not installed by Android, what should I do? It is immediately recommended to reboot the system. Sometimes the OS will overload and crash like this. You need to be prepared for this and not immediately panic. Usually after reboot Google phone Play starts to work correctly, and the desired application is loaded onto the device's memory.
But what if this option does not help in this matter? Better deal with first possible reasons of why the application is not installed on Android.
Reasons for Google Play crash
One of the main reasons is the lack of internal memory phone. If the archive is full of personal data, it will not allow you to install or upload new files to the system.
It is also possible that an unstable internet connection is interfering with the installation. Therefore, it is initially recommended to download programs when connected to Wi-Fi, since Mobile Internet can not always provide a stable connection.
It is also worth considering the compatibility of the program with the system. This is especially due to where the software is installed from. If this regular file apk extensions, there is a chance that there will be problems due to version mismatch.
Finally, even Google can experience temporary glitches. Therefore, your account will also have to be verified.
Lack of memory
As mentioned earlier, the lack of memory is the main reason why Android does not install applications. But this problem is not difficult to solve. It is enough to free memory. This can be done in several ways.
First, you can simply get rid of applications or files that are on the phone and may be unnecessary. It is also advisable to get rid of temporary files and clear the cache.
Secondly, if a memory card is installed, you can configure the transfer of applications to microSD. In this case, all downloaded programs will be transferred, and the internal memory will be freed. This will make it possible to download applications.
But before transferring files, you need to check where the downloaded data is saved. To do this, just go to "Settings" and find the "Memory" section. After that, it is enough to find the item "Installation site". Options may be indicated there:
- "Device memory".
- "SD card".
- "System choice".
Here it is enough to select a memory card, and then all installed programs and files will be loaded onto it. It should be noted right away that it does not matter where exactly the applications will be installed, they will work correctly both on the memory card and on the internal memory of the phone.
Internet problems
It often happens that you need to install an application on the road. But mobile internet does not always provide a stable connection. Therefore, Google Play may crash. Of course, with the advent of 4G, everything has changed noticeably, but even in this case, not everything may go so smoothly.
Therefore, it is best to get a stable connection. Need to connect to wireless network, and in this case it is desirable to check.
Application and system compatibility
If "Android" there may be a compatibility issue. Most often, such a failure can occur when installing programs from unverified sources. If the user is using an apk file downloaded from the internet, a compatibility conflict may occur.
In addition, as mentioned earlier, usually third-party program files contain a lot of advertisements and malicious elements. Therefore, incompatibility is the least thing to be feared in this case.
It's still better to download programs from Google Play. Majority popular applications tested by antivirus, and also have a lot of reviews and a good GPA.
Account issues
If the notification “Failed to install the application on“ Android ”" appears, you need to check your google account... Sometimes there may be errors in the operation of the account. You may need to delete your account and add it again:
- Find the "Accounts" section in the smartphone settings.
- Select Google and click on used for Google Play account.
- V additional customization it will be possible to delete account.
- Restart your smartphone, and then add an account.
Before that, it is advisable to make a backup copy of the data, otherwise some information may be deleted.
Correct installation
To avoid problems with the fact that "Android" does not install applications, you need to learn how to do it correctly. So, in order for the program to install correctly on your smartphone, you need:
- Launch Google Play and add an account if you don't already have one.
- In the search you need to enter the name of the application.
- On the page of the found software, you need to check the reviews and the average score.
- Next, you need to click on the "Install" button and accept the permissions.
- It remains to wait for the download and installation to complete.
If everything is done correctly, a notification about the installation of the application will appear.
A similar process can be carried out using a computer. But it's better to do the same through Google Play. You need to open a browser, go to the application store website and enter into the search necessary software... Then you will need to click on the "Install" button and save the program on your PC.
Next, you need to transfer the file to your smartphone. Manual installation of applications does not take much time. You just need to prepare for it before. In the system settings, you need to find the "Security" section. It has a setting for installing programs from an unknown source. It is enough to check the box so that the smartphone will allow you to install the required software.
Now just click on the installed APK file. The system will automatically start downloading and install the application. This option is also possible, but more complicated, since you will have to connect your phone to your computer and transfer files.
Finally
Android is not the most perfect system. It often experiences problems that can affect the performance of the system. But if suddenly a similar failure occurs, and the above options do not help, you will have to reset to factory settings.
To do this, just go to the smartphone settings and select the "Memory and backups". In this menu there is a line" Reset to factory settings. "But it is important to remember that after that all data will be lost. It is better to transfer them to another device or to the cloud in advance.
