What to Do When Parse Error Happens?

Reasons and Solutions of There is a Problem Parsing the Package Error.

1.       The downloaded .apk file is corrupted or not fully downloaded.

Inspect the apk file you downloaded. Make sure the file is fully downloaded and is not corrupted.

2.       You might have turned off “Allow installation of apps from Unknown Sources”

Go to your Device Setting Menu

Scroll down and Click on Applications

Now Check the Box of Unknown Sources to allow installation of non-Market Applications

3.       The App is not compatible with the Hardware or the Version of Operation System you are using.

Try to install it on another Android Device which has better hardware and Higher Version of Android Installed in it.

4.       Enable USB Debugging

Enabling USB debugging isn’t really necessary for installing Android apps using the .apk file. But, for some users, enabling the USB debugging seems to have worked very well.

The procedure to enable USB debugging for different devices will be different. There are dedicated websites such Enable USB Debugging with detailed instructions to do the same.

5.       Disable Antivirus

The parse error can also occur if your security application is blocking the installation. Most of the Antivirus try to block the installation of the applications that may look untrusted or suspicious. So, if you are trying to install .apk, the possibility is that your Antivirus app might be blocking the .apk file and preventing the installation.

So, try disabling the Antivirus temporarily and try to install the .apk file. This time, you should be able to install the .apk file without receiving any parse error in Android.

Alternative Methods to Fix Parse Error:

If these methods don’t work for you, follow alternative methods.

1. Upgrade Android OS:

Incompatible apps may show you parse error. So if you are using an older version of android, upgrade it to the latest/newer version.

2. Clear Cache, Cookies:

Clearing cache and cookies may help you. At first clear cache and cookies. Then try to install the app. If you still face parse error, optimize your android device.

3. Reset Android:

You should not follow this method all time. Because resetting your phone or tab will erase all apps (Except pre-installed apps) and data from your phone memory. But resetting android can solve parse error.

I hope the blog will help you to fix Parse Error and you won’t see There is a Problem Parsing the Package.