Install apk from java code without user confirmation

Asked Dec 12 '12 at 08:53

Active Dec 12 '12 at 09:15

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I want to install an apk file from java code. I want to do this silently without any action from user. I try this code ..

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setDataAndType(Uri.fromFile(new File(files[i].toString())), "application/vnd.android.package-archive");
startActivity(intent);

It works but wants the user to confirm the installation. I try

Process p;
p = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("pm -s install "+files[i].toString()+"\"");

but doesn't work i have given these permissions

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE"/>     
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />    
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES" /> 
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES" />

edited Dec 12 '12 at 09:15

Anand

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asked Dec 12 '12 at 08:53

lengarski

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why do you want to install without notifying user...? – Karthikeyan Arumugam Dec 12 '12 at 09:18
because this is the purpose of the application. browse for files in /sdcard and then install it this app will not be upload on market it is for personal use – lengarski Dec 12 '12 at 09:28
Can't understand the down votes.. After all plenty of research behind this question.. – Krishnabhadra Dec 12 '12 at 09:30
for personal purpose only, I prefer pushing to `/system`, it's faster and better.. – Pete Houston Dec 12 '12 at 09:31
how to push the app i wont to install in /system ? – lengarski Dec 12 '12 at 09:34
if it is for personal use, then why do you want to install without notification... it sounds like inserting some bugs into user phone with out notifying them... ??? and I hope you can't push something into '/system' unless the devices is already rooted... correct me if i m wrong... – Karthikeyan Arumugam Dec 13 '12 at 10:28
i found how to install .apk file in /system folder it`s very easy end isn`t need to use any permission, but device must be rooted – lengarski Dec 20 '12 at 13:12

Install apk from java code without user confirmation

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