Extract .apk's from Marketplace Downloads?

wbchristmas · #1 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 09:31 AM

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** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 09:48 AM

Astro file explorer can back up your apps.

fenixjn · #3 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wbchristmas

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 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fenixjn

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** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wbchristmas

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** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 12:18 PM

Astro actually backs up the apps for you.

rooster94 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 12:22 PM

You can also pull them using adb, assuming you are familiar enough with it.

**TheBundo** · #8 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 12:40 PM

AndroidMate is the one that works, really shows the hidden files.

wbchristmas · #9 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rooster94

You can also pull them using adb, assuming you are familiar enough with it.

What is adb?

rooster94 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wbchristmas

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.