Apps Can't run an apk file

[pomozki]

Yes, I know this is an old question but I haven't found an answer yet and I think finding it might be useful to others, too.
I have an HTC One M7, running 4.4.2 KitKat.
I'm developing an app and want to test it but I can't even run it on my own phone!
It installs ok - but when I click on the icon, it freezes the phone and I have to press/hold the power button for 10 seconds to reboot it.
Yes, I've checked the box to allow installation of apk files from unknown sources.
I've searched for answers on the Net. Some people think "anti-virus" types of app can cause this problem. I did have CM Security installed so I uninstalled it - that hasn't worked. Which other apps most likely cause this problem - and can there be any other reason I can't install an apk?
This apk works on my other HTC One phone (running Lollipop) and also on an old Samsung S3 (running Kitkat). So it seems to be an issue with this specific phone. Any suggestions most welcome.

 

[Hadron]

Can you sideload other apps to this phone? That would be the first thing I'd check, whether it's this specific app or any app that causes the problem.

If it's the specific app it might be better to ask on our Application Development forum.

BTW it's a good call to get rid of CM Security anyway. We've more than a few threads in the forum documenting Cheetah Mobile's shenanigans (from privacy violations and spamming through to using the same techniques as malware authors to spread their apps), and there is no way I'd install a security app, with the privileges they have, from a company like that.

 

[pomozki]

thanks for the tip. I deleted CM Security from the other phone. I haven't tried installing any other apks - but this particular apk works fine on my other Android phones. One of the Android developers suggested the issue might be related to apps being a "signature" by Google before being moved to the Play Store - but he didn't know how to get round this.

 

[scary alien]

Try explicitly uninstalling the app first before pushing it out from your IDE (Eclipse, etc.)...sometimes that will help "clean the pipes" (I've had issues w/apps like this before).

Also, make sure you don't have the app in question disabled / frozen, that can also exhibit the same behavior you are describing.

I'll move your thread over to our App Dev area for you, too .

Cheers!