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I have a Sony tablet running Android. I want to download apps from the Android store using a USB and my PC. I don't have WiFi. Whenever I click install it says that the app will download shortly to my advice, but it doesn't, since there is no connection. And there is no other way to download the app, it seems.

What can I do?

Raja Pradeep
2012-10-16 20:48:16
Google play doesn't allow apps to be downloaded to pc.
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2012-10-04 10:41:45
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helllo, the only way on windows is go to:RUN > REGEDITthen HOLD Win+Alt T + Z + MThat will come up with the directory, simply copy/patse the apts to that folder
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2012-09-03 14:20:06
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Kannon Y
2012-07-15 23:42:19
I apologize for not answering this question much earlier. :-(Although I personally have not performed this sort of tether, it is a process known to me, referred to as "reverse-tether". RT allows you to use your PC's internet connection with your Android handset/tablet/what-have-you.First, however, it may require that you have root access. Second, there are a variety of processes used to acquire root access. Third, many of these processes require at least Android 2.2 or 2.3 and up.I suggest reading this article for more information on how active reverse tether. This thread on XDA forums explains in detail how root can be activated.Personally, I prefer the instructions in the XDA forums - I found
a summary on AndroidAuthority of this post. Unfortunately, if these processes fail to provide your tablet with WiFi, there are few options for getting it on the internet. Good luck!
juvaanya
2012-06-17 04:22:06
i have a tablet i try go on appstore , and i creat my account. but it says download but the it stops ? any1 waht do i do to download games on to my tablet ?
Susendeep Dutta
2012-07-19 15:28:43
It might be due to problem in internet connection of your device.So,try downloading big apps,games in location where you can get strong signals.
FIDELIS
2012-04-06 22:11:00
 Hello, what I was trying to say was to download the .apk  file to your computer and then transfer file from computer to memory card.  Once app is in memory card, insert memory card in your tablet and run it from there.
neha
2012-07-15 19:34:06
hey i have a similar kind of problem...a friend of mine has a tab and due to her location she has no access to internet for a while..so is it possible that i download the games in APK format and transfer it to a pen drive or a memory card??will it work if its a pen drive??because i dnt have the device in which the game has to be installed so i want to put it in a pen rive or a memory card?please help...neha
Susendeep Dutta
2012-07-19 15:27:20
Yes,you can as the APK file you firstly download is saved in PC and you can understand it as a installer file for Android OS.
Sameer Ali
2012-04-05 11:44:00
Dear Friend no need to connect with usb for installing apps from android market follow the instruction i have given u below:-1.first u tablets google market login id & password from this user id & password login in your pc email.2. after that u open a new tab and open google market there u find which app u want to install just click on install button your apps will be install automaticallyvisit my site for more games & apps for android http://www.samsunggalaxyapp.tk
Iaparazzi
2012-04-07 03:15:00
You didn't understand what I am trying to say. Read my query on top. Thank you.
ha14
2012-04-05 07:42:00
try other market than google, they let download to pc.
Susendeep Dutta
2012-04-05 05:38:00
If you have 3G version of Sony tablet,then you can get it via your carrier's 3G data connection.If you don't have 3G connectivity,then you can get apps downloaded into your PC and transferring them into your tablet and get it installed. Firstly,visit the site apktops.comchoose the app you want to get it into your tablet.For instance,I would take GO Launcher EX 2.69 Final & (HD for tablets) - http://www.apktops.com/go-launcher-ex-2-69-final-hd-for-tablets.htmlthen click on the download link below (present below after the screenshots).After getting the downloaded file,while has .apk extension,it must be transferred into your tablet via mass storage mode.Before installing apps from third party sources,make sure to allow installation from unknown sources by going to Menu > Settings > Applications and make sure “Unknown sources” is checked.Connect your tablet via mass storage mode to PC using USB cable and copy the app to a new folder .Your tablet might be having file manager preinstalled.Disconnect your tablet from PC and go to your file manager app,locate the app you saved on the folder and tap on the app and install it.It's recommended to review the permissions of the app before installing it.
Iaparazzi
2012-04-07 03:17:00
I don't want to use 3rd party sites. Any other solution?
Susendeep Dutta
2012-04-07 14:00:00
 I apologize to you for not understanding your question fully.I think that you are connected to internet but the app download is not getting started in your device.This happens and you can only do is to clear the history and cache of Google Play app in your tablet by going to Settings-->Applications-->Manage applications and tap on Google Play and clear data and clear history.Keep on trying to download the app and you will succeed.My friend did this and one day he succeeded.
FIDELIS
2012-04-05 03:10:00
Hello, one possible option you have if your tablet is compatible with memory cards, is to use one to transfer files from your computer to it.  Once that is done, insert memory card in tablet and install app from there.
Iaparazzi
2012-04-05 03:54:00
And I do not want to download applications from third-party websites.