J jjenri09 Active member Jun 29, 2011 29 1 0 Jul 27, 2011 #1 Can I install .apk files without root (or at least just the new Android Market .apk file), and will this void my warranty?
Can I install .apk files without root (or at least just the new Android Market .apk file), and will this void my warranty?
C Chris3D Well-known member Sep 21, 2010 646 179 0 Jul 27, 2011 #2 I've never heard of manually installing apk's (from other sources than the Android Market) voiding any warranty.
I've never heard of manually installing apk's (from other sources than the Android Market) voiding any warranty.
S scottypeterson Well-known member Jul 10, 2011 112 7 0 Jul 27, 2011 #4 Yeah I've never heard of that voiding warranties either. I think the only way to void your warranty is if you root your phone. Sent from my Optimus S CM7
Yeah I've never heard of that voiding warranties either. I think the only way to void your warranty is if you root your phone. Sent from my Optimus S CM7
M Moose24 Active member Aug 4, 2010 26 1 0 Jul 27, 2011 #5 I third that. Installing .apk's will not void warranty.
D Dark Wizard Matoya Well-known member Feb 21, 2011 2,038 227 0 Jul 27, 2011 #6 I fourth that. Simply installing a .apk file will not void your warranty. You would have to root for that to happen.
I fourth that. Simply installing a .apk file will not void your warranty. You would have to root for that to happen.
D djaquez21 Well-known member Jul 6, 2011 155 10 0 Jul 31, 2011 #8 Installing apps that aren't from the Android Market won't void your warranty. All you have to do is go to Settings>Applications and check Unknown sources to allow other apps to be installed.
Installing apps that aren't from the Android Market won't void your warranty. All you have to do is go to Settings>Applications and check Unknown sources to allow other apps to be installed.