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Asked: 2026-05-20T11:12:59+00:00

I am wondering if it’s possible to delete file, which has been downloaded by

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I am wondering if it’s possible to delete file, which has been downloaded by URL connetion as a autoupdate right after installation? This *.apk should not be available for public, so I am deleting it from SD card when the app starts for the next time, but is there any other (better) way of dealing with it right after installation?

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edit: instalation of APK

    menu.mProgressDialog.dismiss();
    Intent install=new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
    install.setDataAndType(Uri.fromFile(new File(ctx.getCacheDir()+"/app.apk")), "application/vnd.android.package-archive");
    ctx.startActivity(install);
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  1. Editorial Team

    Try saving it at context.getCacheDir(). It’s not visible to other apps (or non-root users).

    Be sure to delete it as soon as possible (next time user starts your app, or listen for PACKAGE_INSTALLED broadcast) to avoid filling up your user’s phone’s internal memory!

    Good luck
    Tom

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