Unknown sources toggle missing after a reset

[Android Central Question]

Hi there! Can anyone help me? I did a reset on my shield box and now the toggle that allows to install unknown apps is missing. I desparately want to reinstall chrome and other apps, but now it won't allow anything.

 

[mustang7757]

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[mustang7757]

Check in different settings

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Which version of Android is it running? On Pie and above, you have to look under the Special App Access menu.

 

[vkontra]

Thank you! After the factory reset I have Oreo (8.0.0(32.5.205.42)) on it. The problem is, that when I go to Settings, then Security and restrictions, the toggles are completely gone and I cannot enable Unknown sources. Anyone else had this problem before?

 

[vkontra]

This is what I get.

 

[anon(10614692)]

1. Try installing an app from unknown sources, you should then be prompted whether you want to allow this or-
2. Install a file manager eg X-Plore and see if you have access to the slider for the app to allow install from uk sources

 

[Rukbat]

Or go to Settings > About Device (or whatever Nvidia calls it - the "about" entry near the bottom of the list). See if Build Number is in there. If it is, tap it 7 times, and it should say something like "you are now a developer". Back out, go into System and at the bottom should be Developer Options, and Unknown Sources should be in there somewhere.

 

[B. Diddy]

On my Oreo devices, I go to Settings>Apps, tap Advanced, then Special App Access>Install Unknown Apps. Is that how you got there?

Also, you might have to go to Settings>Apps, select Chrome (or whatever app you're using to try to install an app), then look for the Install Unknown Apps option there. Turn on the toggle.

 

[vkontra]

I have tried everything, still get nothing. First of all, downloads don't even start from unknown sources (outside of the play store for eg.). I did tap on build number 7 times and I'm already a developer, still nothing appears. Nothing Works.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Is this a company phone? Are you using it on a work account?

Try going to Settings>Security and tap Clear Credentials. Does that do anything?

 

[vkontra]

Hi! It's an nvidia shield tv that I use at home. It worked fine until I did a factory reset.

 

[B. Diddy]

Oops, how embarrassing -- I don't know why I welcomed you again, and asked you which phone even though you had mentioned the Shield in your OP. Sorry about that! I must've been spacing out or misreading something ...

 

[anon(10614692)]

I find it odd you cannot download apks as they should only be blocked on installation. Are you using your browser to locate and download?

 

[B. Diddy]

Try wiping the cache partition. Follow the steps here to get into the Recovery Menu, but instead of selecting Wipe Data, make sure to select Wipe Cache Partition instead: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/ans...kckJiXzk3ZGhtWE8lN0V0bEtJQ1U4RlBiUSUyMSUyMQ==