Reputation: 4180

INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED : android studio using redmi 4 device

Got this freaky error

Installation failed with message Failed to finalize session : INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED: Install canceled by user.
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!

Do you want to uninstall the existing application?

When trying to run the apk in my redmi 4 MIUI 8.5.4.0

OEM unlocking enabled

Solution Tried

MIUI optimization turned off
USB debugging turned on
Verify apps over USB turned on

NOTE: while turning on install via USB a pop up saying The device is temporarily restricted

Upvotes: 404

Answers (30)

Hassaan J.

Reputation: 151

I accidentally clicked on "Deny" and also "Remember my choice". None of the above fixed my issue on MIUI 14. What I did to fix it was clear the data of "Security" app. Android asked for the permission again and app installed successfully.

Upvotes: 2

crifan

Reputation: 14328

here is :

Xiaomi 8: MIUI 12.5.2, Android 10
- enabled: Developer Mode, USB Debugging
  - try enable Install via USB, (has login Xiaomi Account) but popup: Please insert SIM card

then error:

➜  apk adb install xxx.apk
Performing Streamed Install
adb: failed to install xxx.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED: Install canceled by user]

Solution:

Disable: MIUI Optimization

Upvotes: 1

Juanma

Reputation: 680

My solution:

Go to "Setting" → find "Developer options" in System, tap it.
TURN OFF "Verify apps over USB" in Debugging section.

Profit!

Upvotes: 3

Martin Rosenau

Reputation: 18493

I had the same problem using another device from China.

It turned out that I had to install the app manually the first time:

I had to copy the .apk file to the device and install it by selecting the .apk file in the device's file manager.

(Installing apps from "third party sources" had to be enabled, of course.)

Once the app was installed, I could debug the app and AndroidStudio was able to update the installed app when I modified and re-compiled it (so it was not necessary to manually copy the .apk file again after modifying it).

Upvotes: 1

vitralyoz

Reputation: 618

Check your minSdkVersion under app/build.gradle. Maybe your phone is old.

Upvotes: 0

Abvishek kumar

Reputation: 41

if none of these solution works above then got to App>Permissions>Install via USB> here you see you app name with toggle btn ,just off the toggle

Upvotes: 2

Robert Robinson

Reputation: 727

For MIUI global 13 and above to turn off MIUI optimization

go to the developer option
go down where button one was "Reset to default values"
press it 5 times or more,
then the turn-off MIUI optimization is visible

Upvotes: 49

Gladis Wilson

Reputation: 9248

Steps for MIUI 9 and Above:

Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options ->

Turn off "MIUI optimization" and Restart
Turn On "USB Debugging"
Turn On "Install via USB"

MTP(Media Transfer Protocol) is the default mode.
Works even in MTP in some cases
Set USB Configuration to Charging

Upvotes: 897

xchiltonx

Reputation: 2031

It's simple, in MIUI 9.x you need developer settings ON and then

Settings -> (system & device section) Additional Settings -> Developer options

(Debugging section)

Turn On "USB Debugging"
Turn On "Install via USB"

Then in Android select Runb app and choose your Xiaome phone

EDIT: you will also need allow installation from unknown sources

Upvotes: 2

Mohit jain

Reputation: 79

If you are still facing INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED issue try this this methods works for me in miui 13 Setting->Permissions->Install via USB->untick your app

Upvotes: 2

Alikula

Reputation: 458

For MIUI 12:

Developer options (On)
USB debugging (On)
Install via USB (On).
Allowed "Android System" to install from Unknown apps. (Try "More/Show system" if you can't see it in the list.)

This worked for me but got an android security warning.

Upvotes: 22

Ali80

Reputation: 8636

Turn off MIUI optimization from Developer options
install the app
turn it back on.

next installs of this apk(and its updates) wont give this error anymore.

Upvotes: 7

Rohit Lalwani

Reputation: 579

If it's still not working try adding android:exported="true" and upgrade your dependencies

Upvotes: 2

SLyHuy

Reputation: 615

Updated MIUI 12:

I have to turn on "OEM unlocking" beside other settings. (I don't need to change "Mi Unlock status"

Upvotes: 2

Zeeshan Akhtar

Reputation: 521

first, check your USB debussing options all mandatory should be enabled. then uninstall the application from the device and then try to reinstall again. this works for me.

Upvotes: 0

Osahady

Reputation: 449

You have to enable developer mode then

settings -> additional settings ->

USB debugging: sets ON
Install via USB: sets ON (to do this you have to insert a sim card otherwise you'll not be able to enable it)

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Upvotes: 7

Shiva Yadav

Reputation: 130

Turn on usb debugging
Turn on Install via USB :-> While turning on it asks for mi account sign in you can get instant otp vis sms service to sign in quickly.
Turn off MIUI optimization.

Upvotes: 1

nbs

Reputation: 319

With Xiaomi Redmi note 8 pro (MIUI 10.4.4), Android 9 -

While connecting to Vysor (2.1.2) from Windows PC (via USB cable), received the error message:

"Error installing APK: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_USER_RESTRICTED]"

even after turning "USB Debugging" On.

So the following settings were required -

Developer options (On)
USB debugging (On)
Install via USB (On)

Leave the following,

Turn on MIUI optimization (On)
Verify apps over USB (On)

Upvotes: 2

Ajay

Reputation: 975

Settings->Additional Settings->Developer Options

1) Turn ON Developer Options
2) Turn ON USB Debugging
3) Turn OFF MIUI optimization
4) Turn ON Install via USB

Upvotes: 19

Aarif Aslam

Reputation: 1123

The device is temporarily restricted error appears in MIUI 8.5. To resolve the error you need to make WIFI off and make mobile data on and then enable the option “Install via USB” under "Developer Options" in "Settings". it will work for you.

Upvotes: 74

user3193413

Reputation: 634

For me only installing from Google drive worked.

Upvotes: -4

SportAtomDroid

Reputation: 389

For MIUI 9.6 works:
1. Become a developer: Settings >> About phone >> MIUI version tap 7 times.

2. Again Settings >> Additional settings >> Developer options (turn on) >> USB debugging (turn on) >> Install via USB (turn on).

3. You will be asked for permission through your MI account. Confirm permission.

4. Note: During the installation of the application, your device will give you 7 seconds to confirm the installation. Don't miss it!

Upvotes: 18

Vladimir Krapotkin

Reputation: 151

Xiaomi MIUI.

Options - Permissions - Install via USB (not the same item in Developers options!) then uncheck your disabled app

Upvotes: 15

Ayisha Sadikhova

Reputation: 29

How to Fix Install Failed User Restricted Failure in Android Studio - For Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X (100% worked for me) Settings=>Additional settings=>Developer Options

Mock SD card optimization = OFF
USB debugging = ON
Install via USB = ON
USB debugging (Security settings) = ON
Verify apps over USB = ON
Force-closed apps = ON
Turn on MIUI optimization = OFF

Upvotes: 2

Jack

Reputation: 1575

what worked for me

goto Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options -> Revoke USB Debugging Authorizations.
Kill adb.exe in the taskmanager (CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE)
Install again, watch for popups (accept RSA signature and install) Everything will work now

Upvotes: 0

Md Imran Choudhury

Reputation: 9997

Reference

The same trouble with the same device has been here.

So, it's Xiaomi trouble, and here is a solution to this problem:

Go to the "Security" application and tap "Options" at top right corner
Scroll down to "Feature Settings" group, and look for "Permissions"
At there switch off "Install via USB" option, which manages the installation of the apps via USB and doesn't allow it.

On Latest Redmi Device:

Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options > Developer options: Check the Install via USB option.

Upvotes: 5

Shivani Rastogi

Reputation: 760

For me none of the above solutions worked. Instead i do following steps that solved the issue :

Developer Options > Mi Unlock Status > Add account and device. (A success message will appear)
Turn on USB Debugging.
Turn on Install via USB.

Note : This is checked on Redmi MIUI Global 8.5 version.

This solution will specifically solve the issue if you have recently logged out of Mi account & again logged in.

Hope it may help someone.

Upvotes: 22

Mithun C.N

Reputation: 21

To turn on "Install via USB" and "USB Debugging(Security changes)" need to sign in to xiaomi account then these 2 can be turned on and work with redmi as developer

Note:When turning on USB Debugging(Security changes) few security alerts will be poped up all need to be accepted to work on developer mode

Upvotes: 2