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tpgsabibo00qu
Up and Coming
August 29, 2019

Do you have to uninstall old version of app before installing new one?

I was wondering why after installing a new version of my game (using "adb install -r" and then copying over the obb file), I never saw any changes.  Then I tried uninstalling the app in the library first.  That worked.  So, is it necessary to do that? 

    5 replies

    MikeF
    Inspiring
    August 29, 2019
    Yes you should always do an adb uninstall before a new adb install
    Corysia
    Corysia
    Up and Coming
    August 29, 2019
    I never do.
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    tpgsabibo00quAuthor
    Up and Coming
    August 29, 2019
    I have to restart the Quest also before it will see the new build.  I've been using the broken uninstall from the onscreen menu, which doesn't seem to do anything, however.  I will try adb uninstall.
    tpgsabibo00quAuthor
    Up and Coming
    August 29, 2019
    Is there an adb command to list the packages?  I don't know which version is on there when I go to use adb uninstall...
    Corysia
    Corysia
    Up and Coming
    August 29, 2019
    I use a free app from HeadJack called vrsideload to manage my uninstalls.  I really like it because it's simple to use and often finds dead apps that won't show up in Unknown Sources.  It's available at the bottom of this page, but they will want your email.  https://headjack.io/tutorial/sideload-install-app-apk-oculus-go-quest/

    So far, I haven't received any junk emails that i recall.  I might have needed to unsubscribe from something.  It's been a few months.
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