How to manually install an apk in Android OS built by Emteria

This tutorial shows you step by step how to install an app (APK file) on your device with ADB from your computer.

1. On your computer, download and unpack the SDK Platform Tools. They contain adb. If you have Android Studio, you already have them.
2. Connect your device to the network, with a network cable or via WiFi.
   

   Note: Make sure both your device and your computer are in the same network.

3. On your device, open the app drawer.
   1. Open Emteria Settings.
      
   2. Under Connectivity options enable ADB over Ethernet.
      Note: remember the IP address, you will need it later.
      
4. On your computer, download the APK file of your app.

   Note: On Raspberry Pi 4 and 5, choose the arm64-v8a version of the app if there is a choice.

5. Open a command line (cmd), terminal or shell.
6. Enter the following command:

   adb connect <the IP address from above>

7. The response to your command will be:
   

   connected to <the IP address from above>

8. On your device, a dialog asks whether to allow debugging from your computer. Allow it. If adb reports the device as unauthorized, check the device screen for this dialog.
9. Enter the following command:

   adb install C:/path/to/apk/yourapp.apk

10. The response to your command will be:
    

    Performing streamed install
    Success