Can't install or update applications from SD card

[shorty82]

I apologize if this has already been addressed, my search skills are not perfect but I have looked for an answer on several different sites. When I try to install or update any application using a saved copy on my SD card, I can't. I have the check box checked for allow 3rd party application, etc... The problem I get is that when I get to the installer and it has the buttons "Install" or "Cancel" I can't select install. The only thing I can select is cancel. I have tried to clear the different caches, I have reinstalled cyanogen over the top of my current rom, I have rebooted several times, etc... It stinks because I can't install or update any applications that are not available on the market. The market still installs without any issues. This issue is not related to a single application, all applications that I try to install from my SD card have this same issue and they are not corrupt because I have known good copies (previously installed from SD card) that have the same issue.

[Karl]

i think it shows grayed out install when its the same version
but if its not same version try this


use this and in stall from pc with batch mode
Droid Explorer

[shorty82]

Thanks, I discovered the problem when trying to perform updates for 3rd party applications that can't be done using the market, such as Swype. I'll try your idea as a work around but I really hope that I can find a solution so that I don't have to do this every time.

[shorty82]

Trying to keep topic alive, problem is still not resolved

[shorty82]

Problem was caused by screen filter app that tints the screen darker... found answer at Can´t install the installer.apk

Just close app and go about business as usual. If I want to darker my screen then I just open app again.