how to get an .apk from my phone to restore my source files

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I was importing a .java file from one project to another in Eclipse. In doing so, Eclipse deleted all my .java files and my .apk files from the source project. I know I can rebuild them from an .apk file but the only current one is on my LG phone.

How can I get the .apk off my phone an onto my PC? Do I have to root the phone so that I can see the Data folder? I have Android File Manager but I don't see how to upload to the pc. Thanks, Gary

see this answer `http://stackoverflow.com/a/12733518/826657`, and adb pull to get the apk . — Rachit Mishra, Sep 09 '13 at 20:08

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 09 '13 at 20:09

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You don't actually need root to pull your APKs from your device. This command will list the location of the APK:

adb shell pm list packages -f

Then you can use adb pull:

adb pull <APK path from previous command>

You shouldn't need root for this.

answered Sep 09 '13 at 20:09

kabuko

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Thanks, this would solve my problem. I found that Eclipse did not delete my files but moved them all somewhere. So I got them all back. – Dean Blakely Sep 10 '13 at 23:57

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 09 '13 at 20:03

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If you can see the file in your phone's File Manager, why not simply email it to yourself?

answered Sep 09 '13 at 20:03

apLundell

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how to get an .apk from my phone to restore my source files

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