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.apk file won't open when downloaded on android

Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:12 am
by tracy
Hello-

Samsung Note 2, everything is updated. unknown sources is unchecked/not clicked.
I downloaded adblockplusandroid-1.1.3-2.apk from chrome browser on android. I tried to open it on my pull down taskbar, nothing happend. I clicked on the file on my downloads app, it says "can't open file."

I can't even begin to install, please help.

Re: .apk file won't open when downloaded on android

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:09 am
by SUPERIORHD
You need root access.

Re: .apk file won't open when downloaded on android

Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:14 am
by fixar

Re: .apk file won't open when downloaded on android

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:01 pm
by p_hill
Actually, you just need to check the setting "allow installation from third parties" in your phone settings. Root is not required. If you are still having issue after that, file them at https://issues.adblockplus.org