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wbchristmas 06-28-2010 09:31 AM
Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
Is there a way to find the .apk's from your Marketplace downloads and save them for later without having to redownload them again from Marketplace?

Here's the reason why I ask... http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/06/...rom-yesterday/

I understand that it's a security issue with the apps and such, but something about it makes me feel it's a bit "Big-Brother"-ish.

thacounty 06-28-2010 09:48 AM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
Astro file explorer can back up your apps.

fenixjn 06-28-2010 09:51 AM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wbchristmas (Post 1841236)
Is there a way to find the .apk's from your Marketplace downloads and save them for later without having to redownload them again from Marketplace?

Here's the reason why I ask... http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/06/...rom-yesterday/

I understand that it's a security issue with the apps and such, but something about it makes me feel it's a bit "Big-Brother"-ish.
The apps installed are located in /data/app ...

wbchristmas 06-28-2010 10:10 AM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
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Originally Posted by fenixjn (Post 1841271)
The apps installed are located in /data/app ...
Navigated to that folder using Astro, but says the directory is empty. Is there some way to view the hidden files?

FastRX8 06-28-2010 10:58 AM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wbchristmas (Post 1841316)
Navigated to that folder using Astro, but says the directory is empty. Is there some way to view the hidden files?
I had the same issue w/ EStrongs File Explorer.
Use Androidmate. Just search the market for it. There's a free version.
Although there is probably a way to make the files show up in Astro or EStrongs.

thacounty 06-28-2010 12:18 PM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
Astro actually backs up the apps for you.

rooster94 06-28-2010 12:22 PM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
You can also pull them using adb, assuming you are familiar enough with it.

TheBundo 06-28-2010 12:40 PM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
AndroidMate is the one that works, really shows the hidden files.

wbchristmas 06-28-2010 12:48 PM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rooster94 (Post 1841667)
You can also pull them using adb, assuming you are familiar enough with it.
What is adb?

rooster94 06-28-2010 01:06 PM
Re: Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wbchristmas (Post 1841725)
What is adb?
adb allows you to access your Android device through a command line.

Heres a pretty simple guide on how to use it if you are interested. Future rooting and customizations will be easier if you know a little bit about adb, for the most part anyway.


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