# APK won't work. Parse Error **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions about Thunkable X\ **Tags:** beginner\ **Created:** [April 3, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953 "2019-04-03T14:52:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Colby\_Frechette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@Colby\_Frechette](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Colby_Frechette)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/1 "2019-04-03T14:52:19Z")
I am trying to download my test app as an APK on multiple androids as well as on BlueStacks. The two phones give an error “There was a problem parsing the package.” and BlueStacks says "Unfortunately, this app cannot be installed on the existing version of BlueStacks. I am making this app for an app contest and need an APK file that works correctly. Any help would be awesome ---
**Author:** ![Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/cian_o_sullivan/32/34494_2.png) [@Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Cian_O_Sullivan)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/2 "2019-04-03T14:57:52Z")
It could be a problem with your code, or with assets, or something as simple as a number at the beginning of a google email address. Does the app work proper in Companion? You can send it to me and I will try it on a few emulators. ---
**Author:** ![Colby\_Frechette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@Colby\_Frechette](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Colby_Frechette)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/3 "2019-04-03T15:03:30Z")
I don’t think its a problem with the code. I simply added a label, a button that goes to a new screen, and an additional screen to make test the button. The app works fine on the live test app on my IOS phone but does not work on any androids. ---
**Author:** ![Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/cian_o_sullivan/32/34494_2.png) [@Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Cian_O_Sullivan)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/4 "2019-04-03T15:06:24Z")
Well this should be moved to X as it is an X application. @domhnallohanlon . move please. Well I cannot help you if I dont see blocks or the app. ---
**Author:** ![Colby\_Frechette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@Colby\_Frechette](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Colby_Frechette)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/5 "2019-04-03T15:07:27Z")
I am very new to this. How should I send it to you? ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/6 "2019-04-03T15:09:34Z")
> [@Cian\_O\_Sullivan](#): > > @Domhnall . move please. Done! * * * > [@Colby\_Frechette](#): > > How should I send it to you? Here a guide on how to [share](https://docs.thunkable.com/share-1) your entire project. @Colby_Frechette, what version of Android are you using? ---
**Author:** ![Colby\_Frechette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@Colby\_Frechette](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Colby_Frechette)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/7 "2019-04-03T15:11:47Z")
@Cian_O_Sullivan Here is a link to the project. @domhnallohanlon, I do not know, I am trying to open the app with BlueStacks as well as two phones that aren’t mine. [LINK](https://x.thunkable.com/copy/6d153dbac81cc2e9285652c15a32fea6) ---
**Author:** ![Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/cian_o_sullivan/32/34494_2.png) [@Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Cian_O_Sullivan)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/8 "2019-04-03T15:14:10Z")
Colby no link attached mate. Can you retry? ---
**Author:** ![Colby\_Frechette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@Colby\_Frechette](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Colby_Frechette)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/9 "2019-04-03T15:14:51Z")
Woops, fixed above ---
**Author:** ![Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/cian_o_sullivan/32/34494_2.png) [@Cian\_O\_Sullivan](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Cian_O_Sullivan)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/10 "2019-04-03T15:23:33Z")
Works for me. That is on an 8.0 Virtual Pixel2 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/6/a/6adc702e1917ea0f53051e653c09713e49bc1bc6.png) ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/11 "2019-04-03T18:11:12Z")
Thanks Colby, working fine for me too: ![Screenshot_20190403-190549](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/2/4/243531797e7c9531e5d416946366fc25ec44d864.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20190403-190534](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/4/f/4ff44da29b94a43bdfc860c41bca6ff222c6df4e.jpeg) I really like your splash screen too , btw. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![Boban\_Stojmenovic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/boban_stojmenovic/32/8628_2.png) [@Boban\_Stojmenovic](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Boban_Stojmenovic)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/12 "2019-04-03T19:09:04Z")
> **[How to fix "Parse Error: There was a problem parsing the package"?](https://android-fix.com/android-errors/34-parse-error.html)** > > The Parse Error in Android devices is one of the oldest and most common error faced by Android users. The error usually pops up when one tries to install an app on his Android phone. The message appears "Parse Error: There was a problem parsing the... /Boban ---
**Author:** ![Colby\_Frechette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@Colby\_Frechette](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Colby_Frechette)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/13 "2019-04-04T13:24:35Z")
Can you send me a link to the virtual phone you are using so I can test it? ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/14 "2019-04-04T13:26:22Z")
That’s just a screenshot from a physical device I use for testing - I don’t have any emulators or virtual devices. We have some info about them in our docs though: [https://docs.thunkable.com/emulators](https://docs.thunkable.com/emulators) ---
**Author:** ![ioannis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/ioannis/32/146956_2.png) [@ioannis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ioannis)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/apk-wont-work-parse-error/73953/15 "2024-11-08T12:15:25Z")