About *.apk

What is APK?

APK is the application package Android (Android Package). APK is generally used to store an application or program that will run on Android. APK basically like a zip file, because it contains the collection of files. APK can be obtained through various methods, such as installing an application through # Market, downloaded from a website, or create your own with the Java language. If you have an APK file on your computer, and want to install it on your phone, you can run the command 'adb apkname.apk install' to install the application via USB to your phone.

APK Files on Android device in the directory / data / app / filename.apk. This directory is usually not accessible, to protect the paid applications, except # rooted # ROM used on the phone. In rooted ROM, it is possible to copy the application into this folder manually using the command 'adb push' or something. Once a file is located in the directory / data / app, then the application is installed on the phone.

APK Files can be deleted with a lot of ways, including: use application # Market (if the application is installed from Market), the command 'adb uninstall apkname.apk', through the Settings menu | Applications | Manage Applications, or by manually deleting the files from directory / data / app. But usually that is often used method is through the market or application menu.

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