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Asked: 2026-05-22T21:51:00+00:00

I was able to download an apk file and stored it in my /data/data/com.android.myApp/anotherApp.apk.

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I was able to download an apk file and stored it in my /data/data/com.android.myApp/anotherApp.apk. I was wondering if there is a way I can install this file from another app. I am currently using:

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setDataAndType(Uri.parse(filepath), "application/vnd.android.package-archive");
startActivity(intent);

And here is my manifest file:


When I run this. It gives me “Parse Error: There is a problem parsing the package”. I dont know what the problem is?
1) Is it I need to store the app in the SD card? I dont want to do that
2) Permission issues?
3) corrupted package being installed?

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  1. Editorial Team

    Normally, when you save files on your app sandbox, they are saved under the “files” folder. So you’re full path should be:

    /data/data/com.android.myApp/files/anotherApp.apk

    If you are working on an emulator you can do an adb shell ls to confirm if the file is actually there:

    adb shell "ls /data/data/com.android.myApp/files"
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