How to fix Parse Error While Installing Android Applications

Parse Error

A parse error is an “ error message”you will find this error in android devices when an application fails to install. This message is not very specific, and there are lot of various problems that occurred

If you have received a parse error and still want to install an application in question, you need to definitely identify the problem and solve it .

The parse error usually occurs when you try to install an application or run a third party application on android devices.

If you are installing an application from the official Google Play Store  The error can happen, it’s less common.

What is Parsing in Android

Parsing is a method of analyzing a string of data and converting into another usable data type.

Reason behind the causing parse error while downloading application in android :

1) Application is not compatible with your device.

2) Device doesn’t have enough permission to install.

3) The files which you  are trying to install are corrupt, incomplete , or damaged.

4) Your security application is preventing installation.

5) There is a problem with android devices.

6) Changes are made to the application that you are trying to install.

How to Fix a Parse Error in Android

To fix parse error in android you need to follow these methods and your issue with parse error will be fixed successfully

Method 1: Update the latest version of  Android

The application which you are trying to install may not work under the oldest version of Android. If you have an older device, but your carrier doesn’t support the latest version of an update , you may have to acquire a new mobile. If required you may need to install a custom version of android as well to parse.

Method 2: Check the compatibility issues or use the oldest version of application

 If you are trying to install a new version of an application, check to see if the oldest version of the application is still available. You may be able to install the version without generating a Parse error.

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Method 3: Enable permission to install application from unknown sources

If you are trying to install application that did not acquire from Google Play Store, you can face a problem of parse error.

Try to install your APK file again

If your application files are corrupt or incomplete it causes a parse error, so you need to install the apk file again. Return to the website from where you have downloaded the application ( apk file) and click on re-download.

Turn On USB debugging

On your android version, turn on the option of “usb debugging” ,and then attempt to install an application.

Swathi
Swathi
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