XIV. Installing Apps(Cont’d)
The installation file for Android has a file extension of .APK.The steps below ex- plain how to install these on your Cruz.
Download your app to your PC. Files are often distributed in archive format (ie: .ZIP, .RAR). If so, their contents first must Step 1 be extracted so that the .APK file is all that remains. Note: If the file you download looks like “appname.apk” you can skip
to Step 2.
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Unmount the SD card prior to removal. Once unmounted, eject the SD card that accompanied your Cruz device, insert it into the SD slot on your PC, and copy the appname.apk file to it.
Open the Application Manager (Settings > Applications) and make sure the Unknown Sources option is checked so that you may install 3rd party apps.
Open your File Manager app and navigate to your /sdcard folder to locate your app.Tap to install using Application Manager.
NOTE: If your application fails to install, this may be due to an incompat- ibility with your Cruz. Applications that are coded to use hardware features not included in your Cruz (GPS, 3G) may not install or function properly.
Uninstalling Apps
Slide the app panel up and tap on Settings > then Applications > Manage Applications > tap on the unwanted app> then Uninstall. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
NOTE: Preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled!
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