Can Install To External Storage

Erel

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• Jun 23, 2011

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This can happen because of a problematic storage card or from other unknown reasons. You can google INSTALL_FAILED_CONTAINER_ERROR and see that many users encounter this issue.

 

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• Jun 23, 2011

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I've found something.
If I delete the folder ". Android_secure" then I can use this option.

The problem is that then all the programs that were installed on the SD-Card are gone.

edit:
I've found the solution!
You only have delete the file ". Android_secure/smdl2tmp1.asec" and then it works.

android - What does this mean: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_CONTAINER_ERROR] ? - Stack Overflow

 

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alfcen

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• Jul 20, 2011

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Well investigated, Filippo,
Actually I encountered this problem today and searched the forum for hints, et voila, you already delivered a solution. Often, you don't need to google around :icon_clap:

In fact, if that file is present, you can't update market applications currently residing in the microSD. Removal of that file also resolves the update problem.

Typical case for the Japanese proverb: "isseki nichou" = "hit two birds with one stone". Sometimes it goes vice-versa: "nisseki ichou"

Alles Gute
Robert

 

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nfordbscndrd

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• Jul 20, 2011

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I don't get an error compiling with "Can install to external Storage" checked, but then when I install the APK, I don't get an option to install to the SD card (on a Toshiba Thrive running 3.1). Am I overlooking something, or is it just my tablet?

Also, when I click on the folder .android_secure, the file manager tells me that the folder is not there, even though I can see it and clicked on it!?

 

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alfcen

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• Jul 20, 2011

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I don't get an option either.

When "Can install to external Storage" is checked the app will be installed to the SD card, else to the device. You can move the app location in Settings/Applications/Manage Applications to and from the external storage.

Note that when "Can install to external Storage" is unchecked, the app can't be moved to SD card in Settings/Applications/Manage Applications.

 

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nfordbscndrd

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• Jul 20, 2011

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alfcen said:

When "Can install to external Storage" is checked the app will be installed to the SD card, else to the device. You can move the app location in Settings/Applications/Manage Applications to and from the external storage.

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What device are you using? I had checked Manage Applications on my Toshiba Thrive before posting my message, and I just double-checked it; I can't find an option to move the app. I click on my app's icon and the options I get are Force stop, Uninstall, Clear data.

So it appears that the Thrive doesn't support moving apps to external storage.

Also, your first statement sounds like the app would be installed first the SD card as a default and only installed to the device if no SD card were present. That isn't happening on the Thrive either.

 

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alfcen

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• Jul 20, 2011

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Sharp IS03, Android 2.2.1
Move to SD should be possible with o/s 2.2 and higher.

 

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nfordbscndrd

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• Jul 20, 2011

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Here is my Manage apps screen:

 

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alfcen

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• Jul 20, 2011

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It's not you missing something, it's your tablet :BangHead:
Sorry, but I don't own a tablet, in that I must leave the round table.
Perhaps your system 3.1? provides further options in the Application
Settings that may bring up a Move button. If that fails send a stern
mail to the manufacturer :sign0080:

 

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