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THE ERROR MESSAGE

How to fix this error message on Android “Application not installed”. What happened? All you were trying to do was install an Android app. That should be simple.


Receiving this error message is a common problem when downloading APK files.

APK stands for Android Application Package, and it used by the Android operating system as the package file format for the installation and allotment of mobile apps.

If for some reason, your Android device is unable to access Google Play, APK files offer another option for installing and downloading mobile apps. APK files are designed exclusively for Android devices.


Before getting into the details of the ‘Application not installed’ error message, let’s take a look at Android and its development and success over the years.

ANDROID

Android is an operating system that was developed by Google. It was originally designed mainly for touch screen devices such as phones and tablets. It has since developed further to Android TV, Android Auto, and Android Wear.

Android initially received a lukewarm reaction when it was released in 2007. Many were impressed with the operating system’s design but were unsure if mobile manufacturers would be prepared or willing to replace their current operating systems.

However, Android grew exponentially, and since 2013, it has been the best selling operating system on tablets. It currently dominates on smartphones as well.

In 2009, research showed that Android possessed only 2.8% of worldwide smartphone shipments. By late 2010, that number had risen to 33%. In 2011, it was estimated that of all smartphone sales, Android owned 52.5%. By the end of 2012 Android was shown to have a 75% share of the global market smartphone. By May 2013, it was announced that 900 million Android devices had been activated up to that point.

In July 2013, the Google Play store had over one million published Android applications, with more than 50 billion applications downloaded.

As of October 2016, more than a billion Android devices have been sold with an activation rate of 1.5 million per day.

The first Android phone was the T-mobile G1, introduced in October 2008. Since 2008, Android has developed and released many updates that have consistently improved the operating system by adding new features and addressing previous issues/bugs.

Each significant release was named, in alphabetical order, after a dessert or candy. The first was the “Cupcake”. This was followed by “Donut”, “Honeycomb”, “Ice Cream Sandwich”, “Jelly Bean” and “Kit Kat”.

Applications for Android devices can easily be installed from the Google Play Store. In recent years, Android has a growing availability of third party applications. These can be acquired by downloading and installing the application’s Android Application Package (APK) files.

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How can this message be removed in other to gain back access to process the app installation?

POSSIBLE CAUSES & SOLUTIONS

First, it is important to identify the reason the message is being displayed. Knowing the root cause will make finding a solution more accessible.

There are various reasons that could cause this error message to display. Let’s look at these common causes and some ways to resolve them.

Problem: Not enough available storage space. This is a very common reason for the error. The app can’t be installed because there isn’t room for it on the device. If storage is full, no new apps can be downloaded.
Solution: Go through all of your current apps and delete any that you do not use to free up storage space. You can also delete photos, music and videos to free up any additional storage.

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