Android Studio: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED]

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I work on Android Studio with Meizu MX6. Previously everything was ok. But it seems after updating Flyme, I started getting this problem:

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED]

If I choose "Ok" I get next:

DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR

When I work with another smartphone all right. If I copy apk-file on my phone all right too. It installs and runs. Install software from unknown sources is on.

Have you tried to install apk by the adb install? It works correct to me, but adb shell pm install which is used by the android studio fails. — Viacheslav Smityukh, Nov 11 '16 at 14:05

score 63 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 18 '17 at 16:44

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I had the same issue. It happens only on Flyme due to Security App. To enable installation:

Open Security Application. (it is one of preinstalled Flyme apps)
Go to Permission
Usb app installation.
Turn off USB installation monitor.

Have found the solution here: http://bbs.flyme.cn/thread-1106582-1-1.html using Google Translate.

answered Jan 18 '17 at 16:44

Rostyslav Roshak

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It helps, my phone is MEIZU MX5. – DysaniazzZ Jan 19 '17 at 06:03
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The issue isn't about a particular version, but more about Flyme OS permissions policy. – bgplaya Feb 27 '17 at 11:19
Works on Pocophone F1 as well – FabioR Apr 23 '19 at 23:56
it's possible do all your instruction with ADB? – mario May 14 '19 at 13:09

Nobin Jacob · Answer 2 · 2018-02-04T03:52:54.040

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I also had the same problem with my Xiaomi Redmi note 3. here's how i solved it,

Go to settings>>Additional Settings.
Go to developer options.(if its not there, first goto about phone and tap on build number 7 times...and start again from step 1)
Click on install via USB.
That's all, you are ready to rock :)

edited Feb 04 '18 at 03:52

answered Feb 04 '18 at 03:44

Nobin Jacob

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the same for me, and it requires a Mi account to turn this option on – Lê Thái Phúc Quang Aug 08 '18 at 08:06
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And also a sim card. Seriously Xiaomi?? – lawonga May 14 '19 at 18:17
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In fact, disabling "MIUI Optimizations" was enough. See [here](https://stackoverflow.com/a/48524656/3763032) – mochadwi Jan 07 '20 at 06:00

score 10 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 16 '18 at 12:08

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The device is temporarily restricted error appears in MIUI 8.5. To resolve the error you need to make WIFI off and make mobile data on and then enable the option “Install via USB”. It will work for you. Enjoy!

answered Mar 16 '18 at 12:08

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score 9 · Answer 4 · answered Feb 05 '18 at 10:51

I have had the same problem with XIAO MI.

I went to Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options -> Turn On "Install via USB"

Only you can activate this switch if you have a Xiaomi count, create and activate your count, then sign on and turn on install via USB.

score 3 · Answer 5 · edited Mar 16 '18 at 06:34

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In my Redmi4 i had the same issue. The steps followed to overcome: (1)

Settings -> About Phone -> tap 7-8 times the MIUI version(to activate Developer Options)
Settings -> Additional settings-> Developer Options -> enable USB debugging -> install via USB

DONE

edited Mar 16 '18 at 06:34

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answered Mar 16 '18 at 05:44

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score 3 · Answer 6 · answered Nov 08 '19 at 20:11

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On Redmi Note 4, Go To Settings --> System & Device (Additional Settings) --> Developer Options --> Install via USB.

Register using a mobile number(OTP).

Try again, should work.

answered Nov 08 '19 at 20:11

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score 2 · Answer 7 · answered Jul 30 '19 at 01:34

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Redmi Note 7 and pro In developer options Allow USB Debugging, Install Via USB and disable Verify apps over USB

answered Jul 30 '19 at 01:34

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score 1 · Answer 8 · answered Dec 15 '16 at 04:18

Do you have a rooted phone with some application installed that manages App Access authorisations, like King Root?

I had faced with same problem on one of the devices. There was an app on device with super user access that was blocking the new installation. Had to approve installation in that app first before installing new apks.

score 1 · Answer 9 · edited Jun 03 '23 at 16:23

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This occurs when you select the option "remember my choice" and Decline accidentally.

The only solution I found was to change the name of the package and application, but this is not feasible in many cases.

Another solution ont Rednote 11 is to go toi Settings > Applications > Authorizations > Install > Installation via USB.

edited Jun 03 '23 at 16:23

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answered Apr 10 '20 at 23:00

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this was my issue also.. it's ridiculous not being able to reset that setting – Mariano L Dec 21 '22 at 05:35

George · Answer 10 · 2023-07-19T16:17:29.073

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For MIUI, I've found a way to unblock the app installs if you have acidentaly marked the option to always block it.

Reset options to "Always block" app install

Open "Configurations" > "Apps" > "Manage Apps" > Permissions > Install via USB.

Disable the switch for your app.

edited Jul 19 '23 at 16:17

answered May 03 '23 at 18:37

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score 0 · Answer 11 · answered Feb 16 '23 at 15:42

If you got this after mistakenly "Cancel"-ing when you must have selected Remember my choice then some dirty fix would be to:

Manually copy the same debug apk from your build output to the same test phone.
Manually install the apk. (You have to allow installation from unknown sources of course)
Go to "App Manager" and clear preferences.
Restart the debug as usual.

NB: This was put up in a hurry after some wasted hours so, I'm yet to verify if step #3 is necessary for this to work.

NBB: You'd be back to square one if you uninstall the app and try to do a fresh install from the debug so, apparently, the App Manager preference reset doesn't cover whichever subsystem it is that governs the setting. Yes, I know, this should infer that our first #NB is void but things don't always follow intuition so, I'm leaving it till it's verified. :D

score 0 · Answer 12 · answered Mar 30 '23 at 12:39

for MIUI 9:

Go to "Settings" -> "Additional Settings" -> "Developer Options".
Disable "MIUI optimization" and restart your device.
Enable "USB Debugging" within the Developer Options.
Turn on the "Install via USB" option (By default, MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) is themode set. In some instances, it may work
with MTP as well).
Configure the USB connection to "Charging" mode.

Android Studio: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED]

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Reset options to "Always block" app install

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