Is it possible to install an app on Eclipse AVD and not run it?

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I'm testing a widget and I'd like to just install the new version without launching the main activity. Is this possible? Thanks

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 21 '15 at 21:52

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You will need to use the command line to achieve this. Use adb install path/your_application.apk. This will just install the app on your virtual device.
http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html

answered Sep 21 '15 at 21:52

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The -r switch might be helpful to allow a reinstall of the apk. Else the command will fail if the app is already installed. – Matthias Wimmer Sep 21 '15 at 22:02

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 21 '15 at 21:36

I don't think its possible, because as after the application is installed in your virtual device, the onCreate method immediately starts your application depending on the main_activity . Well, i think there might be some setup to disable the onCreate method from starting once the app is installed.

score 1 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:51

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just an addition- you can either install using command line or you can just build your apk using build and push it to your avd.

You can have a look at these two pages. first- Second- I hope it would help you.

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answered Sep 21 '15 at 21:56

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Push it how, exactly? – JB0x2D1 Sep 21 '15 at 22:00

Is it possible to install an app on Eclipse AVD and not run it?

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