Help Parse Error when installing apps

[bvazquez]

I have tried downloading and installing a few apps now all on my milestone but I keep getting the parse error "there is a problems parsing the package"

I have downloaded from skyfire and from the default browser and tried different apps but neither of them work. I have even tried opening those apps in eoeappinstaller and appsinstaller and i still get the error.

Any help?

 

[TelusMilestone]

have you tried using a file browser and just running the apk file?

 

[bvazquez]

have you tried using a file browser and just running the apk file?

yea i used astro and still the same error

 

[bvazquez]

Update: I can install apps through my pc by adb but the same app will not install through my phone

 

[TelusMilestone]

is your phone rooted?

 

[Eggos]

I got this quite a bit, often when I transfer the APK file over to the phone, then try installing. Look at the size of the file: Most of mine were 0KB when viewing it on the phone. Try deleting it and transferring it again.

 

[bvazquez]

is your phone rooted?

no my phone is not rooted

and i tried checking the app but it still dosent work

 

[dRust]

Have same problem with droid 1 with some apps

 

[etalmor]

Solution:

The apk is too large to upload for market (currently the limit is 50mb).

I got this simple message when trying to upload via my mac instead of my pc.
After reducing the apk size I managed to upload without problems.

 

[keniaespinoza]

having the same problem, but mine is while installing (it says instalation with the grey line moving) and it stays there its like froze! help!