installing .apk files?

[Signum]

so i want to install the updated pandora file found on the first page in [Themed ROM] Smoked Glass w/ White Clock

i have the file downloaded. its named xPandora.apk.zip

do i just rename it and remove the .zip extension (without unpacking it) and load it on my sd card and use ASTRO to install it?

[taypotts]

Try apps installer its free from the market. And yes all you have to do is change it to where .apk is at the end.

[Signum]

stupid question...how do i get rid of the .zip lol =)

[aaf709]

Originally Posted by Signum stupid question...how do i get rid of the .zip lol =)

One time I changed it from .zip to .apk during the "Save As" part.

[Signum]

Originally Posted by aaf709 Originally Posted by Signum stupid question...how do i get rid of the .zip lol =) One time I changed it from .zip to .apk during the "Save As" part.

tried that, still saved it as .apk.zip

figured it out, we're good now =D

[agent42o]

Originally Posted by Signum Originally Posted by aaf709 Originally Posted by Signum stupid question...how do i get rid of the .zip lol =) One time I changed it from .zip to .apk during the "Save As" part. tried that, still saved it as .apk.zip

go to your command prompt:

Start button --> Run --> cmd and hit enter
go to the directory
type "Rename xpandora.apk.zip xpandora.apk"

that's assuming your using windows and you know a little about dos commands.