Android Question How to use SD card to install application?

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evansus

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Hi All
I have an android device that does not have wifi connection (or Bluetooth) so cannot install my app on the device to test.
I have been using my phone as a surrogate and app is working but want to install on this other device (which does have an SD card reader!). Is there a way to compile the app and install on the SD card (in my laptop) and then transfer this to the android device so it runs? What are the steps I need to take to ensure this works smoothly?
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Ed Brown

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Sure can. Just compile and then copy the APK file across to the SD card.

When the SD card is installed onto the device you will need some application to be able to view the contents of the SD card (ie. a file browser of some kind). Clicking on the APK will/should install the app onto the device.
 
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Many Thanks!! Hope this works.
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