DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR Error while Installing APK

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I am using Android Studio 2.2 Preview. I am facing the issue

Failure: Install failed invalid apk

Error: While installing apk,

I have made changes in build.gradle but could not retrack it, please suggest me solution???

Possible duplicate of [Application will not run on device: DELETE\_FAILED\_INTERNAL\_ERROR?](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/30010388/application-will-not-run-on-device-delete-failed-internal-error) — L. Swifter, Aug 11 '16 at 09:27
Please include adb log (Android monitor log) of the error that happens when you try to install. — Vaiden, Aug 11 '16 at 09:32
are you trying in genymotion or any other such emulator. if yes try deleting the emulator and re creating the same — Jovin, Mar 03 '17 at 13:03
Instead of disabling instant run you can do: Build-> Clean Project — WhiteWolfza, Jan 24 '18 at 13:40

score 286 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 17 '18 at 11:46

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Android studio mac/windows/linux:

Steps in together (mac): Android Studio > Preferences > Build, Execution, Deployment > Instant Run > Uncheck : Enable Instant Run

Steps in together (windows & linux): File > Settings > Build, Execution, Deployment > Instant Run > Uncheck : Enable Instant Run

Steps in Detail :

Steps 1: Studio > Preferences (for windows & linux got to File > settings > Build, Execution, Deployment and then same as mac)

Steps 2: Preferences > Build, Execution, Deployment

Steps 3: Build, Execution, Deployment > Instant Run

Steps 4: Instant Run > Uncheck : Enable Instant Run

edited Apr 17 '18 at 11:46

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answered May 02 '17 at 09:20

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Disabling instant run worked on Windows too, with Xiami Redmi 4 Pro – hocikto May 27 '17 at 07:56
Confirmed working on macOS Sierra 10.12.4 with Android Studio 2.3.3 – Greg Hilston Jun 13 '17 at 12:54
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Can someone explain why this works, if one does uncheck instant run – utdev Jul 24 '17 at 15:04
With my Asus was because Android prevent crashes if you have multiple users in your smartphone. I've got 2 users Owner and Guest ( for when I planning to give the smartphone to my "terminator" niece!!!!). – Alexiscanny Aug 29 '17 at 11:32
Rebuild the project worked for me. Didn't wanted to disable instant run. Thanks, @h4sn – ruwan800 Nov 20 '18 at 12:39
Hmm.. sadly doesn't work for me on Android Studio 3.4, Debian Linux 9.9 :-/ – Firzen May 04 '19 at 10:47

amitdigga · Answer 2 · 2018-04-06T14:18:58.683

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In Android Studio 2.3

Disable Instant Run

Settings>Build, Execution, Deployment>Instant Run

Source: comment by @Shubham A.

Edit: To Disable Instant run

In Windows:

Open Find Action: Control + Shift + A.
Search instant run and open instant run under settings.
Uncheck Enable instant run...

In Mac: I don't have a mac, so try like

Open Find Action: Command + Shift + A.
Search instant run and open instant run under settings.
Uncheck Enable instant run...

edited Apr 06 '18 at 14:18

answered Mar 03 '17 at 13:33

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I had the same problem and I was getting the same error, even if the application doesn't exists in emulator (brand new emulator). Disabling Instant Run resolved in Android Studio 2.3. Thumbs up for you! – shimatai Mar 09 '17 at 01:20
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what if you want to use Instant Run? – SpyZip Mar 10 '17 at 09:26
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restarting the emulator made it work for me after disabling. – Vihaan Verma Mar 10 '17 at 14:55
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Disabling the instant run worked for me as well, much appreciated! – Anupam Saini Mar 25 '17 at 10:06
If you get an error after disabling Instant Run, then you can solve it by setting multiDexEnabled true in gradle defaultConfig – Ronny K Mar 29 '17 at 04:02
Didin't help me in AS 2.3.1. – Zon Apr 25 '17 at 09:41
working well on android studio 2.3.3 and xiaomi redmi 4A – andri_sasuke Jul 09 '17 at 03:30
and when we can enable back? – RobinHood Nov 29 '17 at 11:15

score 38 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 28 '17 at 13:50

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This worked for my xiaomi redmii note 4 after allowing developer options and allowing USB debugging go to settings-> developer options-> uncheck Turn on MIUI optimization Restart your device and now install the app.

answered Jun 28 '17 at 13:50

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Great! Thank you! – Bakyt Jul 24 '17 at 06:49
You saved my life : )) – Nguyễn Hoàng Jan 04 '18 at 12:50

Omkar Jadhav · Answer 4 · 2017-04-03T11:57:11.670

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For Android Studio on Mac :

Navigation Bar :

Android Studio > Preferences > Build, Execution, Deployment > Instant Run > Uncheck : Enable Instant Run

For Android Studio on Windows :

File > Settings > Build, Execution, Deployment > Instant Run > Uncheck : Enable Instant Run

edited Apr 03 '17 at 11:57

answered Mar 30 '17 at 04:09

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Disabling instant run works. Seems a big issue with instant run feature. – Irfan Raza Apr 26 '17 at 20:59

score 19 · Answer 5 · edited Jul 28 '20 at 12:48

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 Disable Instant Run. Steps in Android Studio

Goto

 1. File -> setting(or CLRT+ALT+S)
 2. Build, Execution, Deployment -> Instant Run 
 3. Disable Instant Run

step by step (windows)

step 1 : Go to file -> settings

step 2 : Build, Execution, Deployment -> Instant Run

step 3 : disable the instant values

step 4 : finally disable the Instant Run

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answered Sep 09 '17 at 15:42

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pruthwiraj.kadam · Answer 6 · 2017-08-08T11:55:16.677

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For Xiaomi mobile

1.Setting=>About phone=>tap 7 times on MIUI version


2.Setting=>Developer options=> Developer options (ON)

                            => USB Debugging (ON)

                            => Install via USB(ON)

Install via USB

if

enable to ON then

Disable WiFi and switch install via USB on while you are connected through mobile data and under your xiaomi account. It works!

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answered Aug 08 '17 at 11:25

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score 9 · Answer 7 · answered Apr 25 '17 at 04:10

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Go to

File->settings->Buil,Execution,Deployment->Instant Run->Disable it.

//now you are good to go.

answered Apr 25 '17 at 04:10

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Why do you think that the Instant Run is the problem? – yakobom Apr 25 '17 at 04:30
@yakobom Refer this link :- https://developer.android.com/studio/run/index.html#instant-run , most of us don't have gradle configured for instatnt run so it shows the error. It is better to turn off the instant run and Instant Run requires API 21 or higher. – Jay Apr 17 '18 at 08:19

score 8 · Answer 8 · answered Mar 19 '17 at 04:24

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I encountered a similar problem, I moved the project directory, resulting in installation failure, my solution is as follows: Build->ReBuild

answered Mar 19 '17 at 04:24

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score 7 · Answer 9 · answered Aug 11 '16 at 09:56

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Oh my goodness, after a long time I have resolved the issue by changing the ApplicationID: "com.company.2016app" to "com.company.app" in build.grade. It resolved all my issues. Now its working great.

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You just saved my life and my job. THank you! – Neon Warge Nov 09 '16 at 15:52

score 7 · Answer 10 · answered Apr 09 '17 at 08:58

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In my case clean project and rebuild works, no need to disable instant run and restart.

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score 5 · Answer 11 · answered Aug 11 '16 at 09:41

In lollipop and above versions Android introduced multiple users, When you delete an app it still exists in device. Please make sure your app is deleted from all users and then reinstall it.

You can check by going to Settings->Apps->All and check your app in the list, On selecting your app tap on more button in actionbar and select uninstall for all users.

licaomeng · Answer 12 · 2017-11-06T10:35:58.403

Below solution worked for my Xiaomi mobile phone:

Go to Settings -> Additional settings -> Developer options and check Install via USB, if toast The device is temporarily restricted shown, please turn your WI-FI off, turn on mobile data. Then try it again.

If A.S. Instance Run is still not work when you finished all steps above, perhaps you turned on MIUI optimization, please follow below step and try again:

Settings -> Additional settings -> Developer options and uncheck Turn on MIUI optimization

score 5 · Answer 13 · answered Nov 02 '17 at 12:05

Different solutions for the same problem:

1. uncheck the Instant Run

Settings > Build, Execution, Deployment > Instant Run.

2. Restart Android Studio

Click on File> invalidate Caches/Restart, then click on Invalidate and Restart button from the pop up window.

3. Check Device's memory

Sometimes your device don't have enough space to install new applications, in that case android studio through this error.

4. Check manifest for Activities Declaration

Make sure that your manifest.java have declared all of the used activities properly.

Hope it would help :)

score 5 · Answer 14 · answered Nov 09 '17 at 10:46

Android Install on Device Failure [INSTALL_CANCELED_BY_USER] **Redmi Note 3

Go to Settings -> Permissions -> Install via USB: Uncheck your App if it's listed.

Go to Settings -> Additional Settings -> Privacy: Check the Unknown Sources option.

Go to Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options: Check the Install via USB option.

Go to Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options:Enable view attribute inspection

Finally Go to Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options:Turn off MIUI optimization.

NOTE - Signin in to MI account is required to enable Install via USB option.

Ref: http://en.miui.com/thread-410773-1-1.html

score 4 · Answer 15 · edited Jul 04 '17 at 05:17

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I also had the same problem, I tried the solution to disable the instant run, but you can not use the instant run, which for me is harmful, because it is an extremely useful tool.

I found another solution, which is to delete the "build" folder and re-run the project, and the error disappears, the app is executed and I can use the instant run.

Delete this folder

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answered Jul 03 '17 at 17:06

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this effective solution, and also made me make use of the instant run and not to lose it – AAEM Apr 11 '19 at 18:10

score 3 · Answer 16 · answered May 08 '17 at 05:17

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If your device is a Xiaomi

Enable OEM unlocking
Disable Verify apps over USB

answered May 08 '17 at 05:17

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for me, with a Xiaomi Redmi note 4X the option I needed to enable to fix the issue was "Install via USB" – Vasili Fedotov Jul 10 '17 at 15:47

Tomás Rodrigues · Answer 17 · 2017-05-03T08:33:06.823

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If your device is a Xiaomi the answer is:

Go to settings > installed apps > on the top choose "ALL" > go to the bottom find "Documents" app (its in bottom because disabled) > enable it with pressing enable on the bottom screen...

edit: I was used Android Studio 2.3 at the time

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answered Mar 06 '17 at 10:13

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My device is Xiaomi but this doesn't solve the problem. – Subkhan Sarif Mar 07 '17 at 08:59
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damm, it solved for me on Android 2.3 try to disable Instant run. – Tomás Rodrigues Mar 08 '17 at 10:02

score 2 · Answer 18 · answered Mar 16 '17 at 03:59

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Try this: Go to File> invalidate Caches/Restart then click on Invalidate and Restart button from the pop up. Now, try running your project.

answered Mar 16 '17 at 03:59

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score 2 · Answer 19 · answered Mar 19 '17 at 21:42

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You need rebuild the project

If using Android Studio 2.3:

Build -> Rebuild Project

Even if after that your app start with a error just rebuild the project again:

Build -> Rebuild Project

answered Mar 19 '17 at 21:42

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score 2 · Answer 20 · answered Jun 27 '17 at 12:02

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In Device Developer option

Check Install Via USB is ON compulsory.

answered Jun 27 '17 at 12:02

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repeating in away another answer – yass Jun 27 '17 at 12:30

score 2 · Answer 21 · edited Aug 29 '17 at 09:18

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I had same problem in my xiaomi note 4a device. I solved it by turning off MIUI optimization.

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answered Aug 29 '17 at 06:03

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score 2 · Answer 22 · answered Feb 23 '19 at 13:02

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I also faced same problem. If you want install your application using USB. You have to check the (Install Via USB option in Redimi note4). Hope this will be helpful to someone.

answered Feb 23 '19 at 13:02

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score 1 · Answer 23 · answered Aug 01 '17 at 10:44

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If Emulator is opened, please close it.

And Restart the android studio.It worked for me.

Give a try.

answered Aug 01 '17 at 10:44

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score 1 · Answer 24 · answered Jun 23 '18 at 18:32

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Before you run any android app on a phone for the first time, make sure that you don't forget to set the Install via USB option. Otherwise the above error will be reported.

answered Jun 23 '18 at 18:32

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score 1 · Answer 25 · answered Nov 17 '18 at 10:47

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I just updated minSdkVersion to 17 and sync. And then I solved that problem.

in the build.gradle(Module:app), Change like below.

defaultConfig {
    ...
    minSdkVersion 17
    ...
}

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score 0 · Answer 26 · answered Dec 21 '16 at 16:13

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When i try create another package under the Java folder this error will happen

But When i moved this special package under the main package of my project , everything will be ok .

I'm testing on real android device .(Sumsung J2)

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score 0 · Answer 27 · answered Jan 31 '17 at 05:02

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I have solved this issue by:

go to sdk folder/platform-tools by cmd ,type adb shell
delete all the .apk files of your project from ../output-folder
restart your emulator
run your project.

answered Jan 31 '17 at 05:02

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score 0 · Answer 28 · answered Apr 25 '17 at 10:50

This error comes with Android Studio lower than 2.4 when you try to enable Java 8 features in gradle settings following the instruction. Error can be reproduced in a new project with those gradle settings.

A higher version is needed, or a preview one.

score 0 · Answer 29 · answered Jun 21 '17 at 16:29

Solution for my specific case:

Maybe it has happened because you have installed your apk first by the Google Play (my apk was running OK until I found an error) and then trying to reinstall it from your Android Studio (in order to figure it out), I have a solution:

Go to your phone/tablet. Settings -> Backup & Reset -> Disable Automatic Restore

I hope it works :)

score 0 · Answer 30 · edited Jul 08 '17 at 16:25

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Even after following all the suggestions, if it shows error then check your buildType in Gradle.

Make sure signingConfig signingConfigs.config

is in release scope, not in debug.

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answered Jul 07 '17 at 19:43

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score 0 · Answer 31 · answered Oct 02 '17 at 17:30

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Check </provider> that have been added recently to the manifest

Something like android.support.v4.content.FileProvider

Also check authorities of the </provider> if it's correct

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score 0 · Answer 32 · answered Nov 22 '17 at 05:31

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I was getting the same Error in MI Note 4 I solved my problem :- Enable Install via USB in Developer Option. Developer Option>>Install Via USB To enable Install Via USB Turn off WiFi And Turn On Network Data and try to Enable

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