Unable to install android app via usb debugging

Question

I know this is an old question but I am trying to install my app the very first time on Redmi note 4. Whenever i try to install it displays a dialog saying..

Installation failed with message Failed to establish session. It is possible that this issue is resolved by uninstalling an existing version of the apk if it is present, and then re-installing. WARNING: Uninstalling will remove the application data! And it gives error after this.

This app is not installed before,I have cleared cache,rebuild the project,restarted my phone but nothing is working.

Answer 1

Just turn on 'Install Via Usb' switch at the bottom of 'USB Debugging' in Developer Settings

Answer 2

you can also check the build gradle, the minSDKVersion should match with your physical device

Answer 3

I had a similar issue. Manifest file had an option:

 <meta-data
        android:name="com.google.android.actions" />

which was causing the issue. I removed it and everything started working fine.

Answer 4

This issue was happening on my phone which is Xiaomi Phones running on Miui 8. After turning off Miui Optimizations on Developer Settings, restarting the phone a recompiling the application it worked.

have so much pain looking for this way. just scroll down to bottom and you will find it.

Answer 5

In my case Faced the Same Issue with My Redmi 3s PRIME and I can't able to enable the Install Via USB and it asks to connect Network So I tried the Following Method and luckily it works...!!

1. Open Inbuilt Securit App.

2. Click On Optimize. (While Scanning, It Disables the Developer Option )

3. Now Open Settings->About Phone-> Tap On MIUI Version to Enable the Developer Option

4. Open Additional Settings -> Developer Options.

5. Now Re-enable the USB Debugging it automatically enables the Install Via USB

6. In Android Studio Disable Instant Run Settings>Build, Execution, Deployment>Instant Run

7. Now Run the App with Android Studio.

Answer 6

I didn't have to turn off MIUI optimizations (using MIUI v8.5.3.0 MAGCNED). In my case I was blocked by the MIUI security system.

Go to Settings > Additional settings > Developer Options

1. Turn ON USB Debugging
2. Turn ON install via USB
3. Turn OFF Verify apps over USB.

Once you do this MIUI will prompt you whether you want to install your app. You only need to accept permission once.

One strange issue I notice is that I cannot enable install via USB without sim card. However, Once it is enabled I am able to remove the sim.

Answer 7

I'm Using Redmi Note 4 mobile (Xiaomi Phone). I got the same problem.

Problem Resolved:

Go to setting >> Additional settings >> Developer options >>Turning off MIUI Optimizations 

and also turn on USB debugging and install via USB. And then restart your phone. After that, I am sure that your problem will be solved.

Answer 8

This issue occurs sometime I have also faced the same issue.

Try the following steps

Go to Settings > Additional settings > Developer Options

Off your Developer Option and re-On it

On - USB debugging

and press Revoke USB debugging authorization

I hope it will work.

Answer 9

Open

1.File 
2.Settings 
3.Build,Execution,Deployment
4.Instant Run  
5.Un-check (Enable Instant Run to hot swap code)

Its work for me..

Answer 10

• Turn off Developer Option
• Restart your mobile
• Turn on Developer Option
• Turn on Usb debugging

Worked for me. Hope it works for others...

Answer 11

How to disabling Miui Optimizations

This issue was happening on my phone which is Xiaomi Phones running on Miui 8. After turning off Miui Optimizations on Developer Settings, restarting the phone a recompiling the application it worked.

for more detail: android gradle:2.3.0 install apk fail

Answer 12

The latest version of Android OS will have multiple user logins like admin and guest, whenever we install an app through USB debugging, that .apk file will be installed for all users in the mobile, Uninstall the .apk file from all the users including guest login.