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August 24th, 2010 16:00

How to change Settings to permit Streak to install non-Market apps?

I wish to install on my Dell Streak non-Market apps. 

When I attempt to do so, I receive a message stating "Install blocked.  For security, your device is set to block installation of applications not sourced in Android Market."

Selecting the Settings button on this message opens the Application Settings screen, which lists Manage Applications and Development.  Where is the setting to permit me to install non-Market apps?  How do I change these settings? 

M Kalmus

August 30th, 2010 18:00

Here's how to loosen AT&T's stifling grip on your factory condition (build 6601) Dell Streak:

  1. Dial *#*#307#*#* on your Streak. Other than a quick flash on the screen, it will look like nothing has happened.
  2. Go to your app drawer/program menu and tap a new icon labeled EMList. If the icon is not there, turn off the Streak. It should be there when you turn it on again.
  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap app_security.
  4. Tap update unknown resource property to enable it.

That's it!

To confirm that it worked, press the Home button followed by Menu -> Settings -> Applications. You should now see the "Unknown sources" option. Now you can download and install any 1.6-compatible app you find with ease!

To uninstall EMList, dial *#*#308#*#* on your Streak. Enjoy!

Fox

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August 24th, 2010 21:00

For tips and suggestions related to the use of the Streak check out the website streaksmart.com.

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August 30th, 2010 14:00

Hi MSKALUS - did you ever get an answer to this question?  I'm trying to isntall the new Android Tweetdeck beta, and am getting the same issue.

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October 18th, 2010 19:00

THIS DOES NOT WORK ON ALL DELL STREAKS.

The following Dell Streak had no effect after applying this fix. Yes' "EMList" shows up and yes making the other changes DO NOT produce the ability to use unknown sources. You can not download anything except through the Market.

 

The system for reference is:

Dell Streak

Firmware 1.6

Build 6601


October 19th, 2010 13:00

I tried and it works perfectly. You won't be able to download app from Dell browser though. I use Dolphin browser to download to SD card and install from there.

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May 22nd, 2011 08:00

It does not work for my streak either....

Android Ver 2.2

Build 14844

May 24th, 2011 04:00

it dosent work for streak 2.2 15697

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May 24th, 2011 14:00

If this solution does not work for you, you could try the Android Side Loader.  It is kind of a pain, but a least you should be able to install Apps.

www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine

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June 12th, 2011 07:00

It should have worked by now, but if not, could also use the shortcuts builted into LauncherPro that lets you get to the EMLIST settings to turn "on" the unauthorized app process.

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June 13th, 2011 01:00

Have you tried:

Home Screen, press centre right button (pile of discs) to create panel along the bottom of the screen which has 'Settings' at right.

Tap 'Settings',

Screen shows various options, including 'Applications'

First panel at top of resulting screen is 'Unknown sources' with a tick button.

Try changing that to green by tapping it.

An option to continue, threatening all sorts of potential disasters, follows.

If you are brave enough, tap 'OK' and download your non-Market apps.

Hope this is the steps you need.

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March 28th, 2013 09:00

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October 25th, 2013 21:00

I wish to install on my Dell Streak non-Market apps. 

When I attempt to do so, I receive a message stating "Install blocked.  For security, your device is set to block installation of applications not sourced in Android Market."

Selecting the Settings button on this message opens the Application Settings screen, which lists Manage Applications and Development.  Where is the setting to permit me to install non-Market apps?  How do I change these settings? 

M Kalmus

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