Android Studio Error "Installation did not succeed. The application could not be installed. Installation failed due to: 'null'"

Question

I am trying to run my app on my Xiaomi RedMi S2 from Android Studio 3.5. It throws an error while installing the app on the phone:

Installation did not succeed.
The application could not be installed.
Installation failed due to: 'null'

Check this please : stackoverflow.com/questions/57589248/installation-failed-due-to-null-android-studio-3-5 — Filip123go, Sep 03 '19 at 11:12
What's the Android version? Have you tried applying other answers? — Taseer, Sep 05 '19 at 09:07

score 40 · Accepted Answer · edited Aug 19 '22 at 14:53

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I had the Same issue on a MAC, this is how I solve it, note: I was tried the method that mention @Manoj Kumar,

Un check this field in Preferences/Build,Execution,Deployment/Debugger

edited Aug 19 '22 at 14:53

General Grievance

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answered Oct 21 '19 at 18:42

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there is no such a thing in my settings! though when i am searching libusb it tracks exactly to this location! what should i do? – Reflection Jan 17 '20 at 11:21
How about an emulator? I'm using Memuplay – Apr 22 '20 at 16:18
In my case, the option was unchecked, and succeed after checking it. – CHAN May 27 '20 at 09:30
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This option no more available in latest android studio – Yogesh Rathi Jan 11 '21 at 09:38
It works in my Android Studio Hedgehog | 2023.1.1 Canary 3 – Viroth May 13 '23 at 05:17

score 23 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 28 '21 at 09:13

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Targeting S+ (version 31 and above) requires that an explicit value for android:exported be defined when intent filters are present.

 <activity android:name=".MainActivity"
           android:exported="true">
      <intent-filter>
          <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
           <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
      </intent-filter>
 </activity>

answered Dec 28 '21 at 09:13

BASAVARAJ PATIL

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This works for me, and I can rate it as the best answer here. Thanks @basavaraj – Ephra Feb 14 '23 at 18:57

score 19 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 03 '19 at 11:28

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1.Open run/debug configuration dialog:- Run> edit configurations.

Navigate to You app > General > Installation Options > Install Flags.
add install flags -r -t.

Note: This flags means adb install -r -t apk path

I hope this will help.

answered Sep 03 '19 at 11:28

Manoj Kumar

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Its a different case. I have tried this. It does not work – Syed Arsalan Kazmi Sep 03 '19 at 11:28
so are you running this application in an emulator or in a real device? – Manoj Kumar Sep 03 '19 at 11:32
Real Device: Xiaomi Redmi S2. – Syed Arsalan Kazmi Sep 03 '19 at 11:33
Any idea with this error? `Installation failed due to: ''cmd package install-create -r -t --user current --full --dont-kill -r -t --skip-verification -S 11805591' returns error 'Unknown failure: cmd: Can't find service: package''` – HY2000 Sep 07 '22 at 11:42

score 9 · Answer 4 · answered Sep 19 '21 at 11:11

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For me, restarting the Android Studio solved the issue.

File> Invalidate Cache / Restart

answered Sep 19 '21 at 11:11

Mashfiqur Rahman

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This worked for me when apps wouldn't install using wireless debugging. – Gavin Wright Oct 22 '21 at 18:23

score 6 · Answer 5 · answered Oct 08 '19 at 08:07

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Restarting the device after enabling developer mode and allowing usb debugging did the trick for me.

answered Oct 08 '19 at 08:07

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score 5 · Answer 6 · answered Sep 17 '19 at 12:34

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When you connect the mobile, it starts in the charging mode. Simply change the mode to Transfer Mode (Transfer Media or photos mode).

Now install the app again and it will work.

answered Sep 17 '19 at 12:34

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OH MY GOD!!! I spend multiple hours trying to fix this, toggling usb debugging, developer options, resetting authorizations, data and even factory resetting the device... Why isn't this switched automatically when you enable USB debugging??? – AXE Mar 20 '23 at 17:25
The libusb backend check option didn't help on Linux as suggested by another user. So unchecked, restarted PC. Then on the phone Selected `USB Tethering` on `'Developer Options' > 'Default USB configuration'`. This is with Android Studio Giraffe. – enthusiasticgeek Aug 19 '23 at 11:17

score 4 · Answer 7 · edited Sep 02 '20 at 23:39

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You has installed the app which has same package name with different debug signature file.
The different signature file lead to the fault
At first please uninstall the apk that you has installed with different signature file。
Then you install the apk again ,You'll sucess!

edited Sep 02 '20 at 23:39

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answered Sep 02 '20 at 08:15

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score 3 · Answer 8 · edited Jun 21 '21 at 11:30

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It may be because of your phone's memory is full. you can delete some data from your phone and then try. for me it worked.

edited Jun 21 '21 at 11:30

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answered Jan 08 '20 at 10:21

PRIYA

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yepp, my case. Have uninstalled some apps and now it plays ok again – CodeToLife Jun 04 '22 at 11:09

score 2 · Answer 9 · answered Nov 13 '21 at 21:38

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Tip: run from terminal adb install path/to/app.apk

Why? Cause it will give more information about the error - actually pointing to the place in manifest with the error. For example - in my case it was: 'Targeting S+ (version 31 and above) requires that an explicit value for android:exported be defined when intent filters are present]'

answered Nov 13 '21 at 21:38

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Thanks a lot, this indeed led to an easy fix of the problem. The whole command with the default path where the auto-generated apks are stored is then as follows: `adb install app\build\outputs\apk\debug\app-debug.apk` – BenjyTec Jan 21 '22 at 12:17

score 1 · Answer 10 · answered Dec 09 '19 at 16:41

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A simple (unintended) restart to the computer did it for me (I tried to run on emulator)

answered Dec 09 '19 at 16:41

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score 1 · Answer 11 · answered Dec 16 '19 at 10:02

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In my case I was using third party library, I have removed that library from gradle and reinstall the app. Successful

answered Dec 16 '19 at 10:02

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score 1 · Answer 12 · answered Oct 29 '20 at 02:02

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Add this line to your '/gradle.properties':

# gradle.properties
android.injected.testOnly=false

Check https://gist.github.com/xujiaao/5fd127a72979cdc3c70dcc1324786f87 ,it work for me.

answered Oct 29 '20 at 02:02

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score 1 · Answer 13 · answered Jan 12 '21 at 09:18

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Just use in this link. Disable Preference -> Build,Execution,Deployment -> Debugger -> Use libusb backend

Uncheck Use libusb backend

that's all. Enjoy your coding...

answered Jan 12 '21 at 09:18

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score 0 · Answer 14 · answered Oct 13 '20 at 07:43

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Chech to manifest file and search for a required library tag. And delete it. I solve it by this way.

answered Oct 13 '20 at 07:43

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score 0 · Answer 15 · edited Oct 31 '20 at 19:45

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I was trying everything but nothing seemed to work. But then I suddenly noticed that my phone blocked installation, so I unchecked "reject this to install" and at the another try the security checkbox popup, asking for letting the installation. After allowing everything worked. Conclusion: I just were probably too angry that i didn't noticed this popup earlier.

edited Oct 31 '20 at 19:45

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answered Oct 31 '20 at 17:38

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score 0 · Answer 16 · answered Apr 20 '21 at 19:07

Just check in the AndroidManifest.xml file to make sure you are using permission and libraries that you need for your app. In some cases you may have wearable libraries and permissions in your AndroidManifest.xml file and yet you do not need them. This happened to me when I was adding more activities and Android Studio was creating them as Wearable Activities

score 0 · Answer 17 · answered May 09 '21 at 10:03

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I'm trying every thing from the answers but only one solution is just free some space on your phone for proper install the debagged app.

answered May 09 '21 at 10:03

Rajib Dutta

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This recommendation was already provided. Instead of creating a duplicate answer, it's better to add a comment on the original answer, or simply up-vote it. – Bafsky May 09 '21 at 17:13
Or you can upvote an existing answer if it is the same as yours. – Jeje Doudou May 10 '21 at 08:28

score 0 · Answer 18 · answered Jul 21 '21 at 01:25

I had this problem at one point in time. the only solution that worked for me was to delete the SDK and download a new vision. It turned out that ADB had a problem and it was not able to detect my device. uninstalling the SDK and installing another resolved the problem for me

score 0 · Answer 19 · answered Aug 17 '21 at 13:48

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Create a signed apk and drag that apk to the emulated device, that worked for me

answered Aug 17 '21 at 13:48

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score 0 · Answer 20 · answered May 05 '22 at 18:54

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go to the path of your debug apk, and rename of your apk like :

myApp.apk to myApp1.apk(just rename it) and try to run it again.

its works for me every time :)

answered May 05 '22 at 18:54

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score 0 · Answer 21 · answered May 20 '22 at 02:50

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TRY THIS!

Delete the build folder in your App and re-build the project, it should work now.

answered May 20 '22 at 02:50

Harinder Pal

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score 0 · Answer 22 · answered Sep 01 '22 at 06:48

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Accept agreement of terms and conditions by opening Google Maps and Google Chrome on a newly created emulator, your application might be using Google play or location services.

answered Sep 01 '22 at 06:48

Fakhar

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Dev Sagar · Answer 23 · 2023-02-10T05:57:27.513

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I was faced this same error while running application. I am just rebuild the program and run again the application..

edited Feb 10 '23 at 05:57

answered Dec 21 '22 at 04:39

Dev Sagar

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score -1 · Answer 24 · answered May 31 '21 at 20:47

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For me ı had this problem i fixed it because i did not use Android studio Emulator i was using another one i fixed the problem when I enabled Developer Mode from Emulator and that is all for
I hope that can help some one like me
Regards

answered May 31 '21 at 20:47

Obeda Al Ale

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The question mentions that it's related to a real device not an emulator. Please read through the question thoroughly before answering. – Boris May 31 '21 at 22:02
Ok no problem dear my answer also can help someone. Regards – Obeda Al Ale Jun 17 '21 at 18:53

score -1 · Answer 25 · answered Jul 25 '21 at 17:06

As I am currently using IntelliJ IDEA 2021, In order to work for me, I had to disconnect android device(Emulator) to Computer by USB and Free up some space on phone storage Lastly It was to refresh my device by restarting it(phone)

Again, I had to go to:

Settings, Debugger, And Check Hide debug Window on process termination

I hope this helps, if U are using IntelliJ IDEA, for instance.

score -1 · Answer 26 · answered Oct 03 '21 at 11:20

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You might wana check your phone storage too. Your apk wouldn't install if there is no space

answered Oct 03 '21 at 11:20

Kwesi Vince

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This has already been mentioned in several other answers. *When answering older questions that already have answers, please make sure you provide either a novel solution or a significantly better explanation than existing answers.* – Eric Aya Oct 03 '21 at 11:26

score -1 · Answer 27 · answered Feb 28 '22 at 17:32

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I resolved the problem by switching off the emulator, clean the project and rebuild it again.

answered Feb 28 '22 at 17:32

Ramya Bm

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score -1 · Answer 28 · answered Mar 02 '22 at 13:14

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Its because the devie on which you want to install the app does not have enough space, just clear some items to get space. Then try agian

answered Mar 02 '22 at 13:14

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https://stackoverflow.com/a/69424366/2227743 – Eric Aya Mar 02 '22 at 13:17

Android Studio Error "Installation did not succeed. The application could not be installed. Installation failed due to: 'null'"

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