Oh cool. I do have control over the server so I will try to make that setting. Sounds like an apache setting. I've been able to copy the app using the usb cable, but I am developing with another person remotely and want them to be able to download it.
Thanks, Will On Nov 1, 4:55 am, brs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Oct 30, 8:37 pm, Will Hatcher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi. > > > I've tried doing that but when the file download starts it just says > > "Unknown" and then it fails. Weird. I have downloaded an apk from > >zxingand it worked ok. Is there some special way I have to put it > > up? Is it a problem that's the debug version? > > > Thanks, > > Will > > In order for the browser to recognize the .apk as an application, the > web-server must set the MIME type to "application/vnd.android.package- > archive" which may be a bit tricky if you don't control the server. > You also have to make sure that the setting "Unknown sources" is > checked in Application settings. > > Another way of getting a .apk installed on your G1 if you have the SDK > installed and set up on your PC is to run "adb install > <filename>" (adb is in the tools directory of the SDK distribution). > > Bernhard > > > On Oct 30, 10:01 am, deadscenekid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > The easiest way to accomplish this is to host the APK on a website and > > > make it downloadable from there. > > > This is how I do mine. I host mine on my website and make them > > > linkable from an HTML file. > > > > On Oct 30, 11:56 am, Hw3699 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > I have an Android G1 phone and I want to download my application to > > > > this phone. Is there any official document or tutorial for > > > > downloading .apk from computer to G1 phone available now? > > > > > Thanks! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Beginners" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-beginners?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

