APK doesn't install on Lenovo A3300-GV Tab

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

Hi All,  

As I’m testing my app on different Android devices, I tried downloading my APK file to a Lenovo Android Tab A3300-GV.  The APK downloads successfully, and when tapped, it pops the usual installation dialouge box  “Do you want to istall…etc.etc.” with options CANCEL and INSTALL.  The install button doesn’t respond, only the Cancel.  As I understand it, the device refuses to install the APK.   

I checked the specs, OS version, free space, unknown sources allowed… all the stuff I do on other devices -  all well above minimum requirements -  all check and green.   Has anyone encountered the same problem?  I even downloaded the APK into the device’ internal memory to be sure, as some devices won’t install from SD card. 

I have tested the app on other Android devices like the Samsung S3, S4, Note 2,3,4 and they all work flawlessly smooth like butter.   

If anyone has a headsup on this, I’d be glad if you can share your experience.

Cheers,

Santi 

#2

Its probably something with the tablet… If you have a chance maybe format the tablet and then try installing the apk again?

#3

Do you have sideloading turned on (Unknown sources)?

How are you installing the APK?

Have you tried using:  adb install  YourAppName.apk from the command line?

#4

@SonicX278, It’s not my tab so reformatting it is not an option :slight_smile:

@Rob, Yes on your first question.

I install the APK the usual way I install it on the other Samsung devices, eg. copy the APK into a folder in the device, go to the device and tap the APK to install it.

No on “adb install” (yet) but I will go through that on the Kindle fire as soon as I get my hands on one from a friend.  I read it is not as straight forward installing your development/test app on Kindle than on say, Samsung Galaxy series.

#5

Its probably something with the tablet… If you have a chance maybe format the tablet and then try installing the apk again?

#6

Do you have sideloading turned on (Unknown sources)?

How are you installing the APK?

Have you tried using:  adb install  YourAppName.apk from the command line?

#7

@SonicX278, It’s not my tab so reformatting it is not an option :slight_smile:

@Rob, Yes on your first question.

I install the APK the usual way I install it on the other Samsung devices, eg. copy the APK into a folder in the device, go to the device and tap the APK to install it.

No on “adb install” (yet) but I will go through that on the Kindle fire as soon as I get my hands on one from a friend.  I read it is not as straight forward installing your development/test app on Kindle than on say, Samsung Galaxy series.