Mi Box can no longer sideload

by CorvusWu

(Solved) Hello all. Yesterday I received an update that mentioned fixing a YouTube issue. Now today when I try to sideloaded an app, I am not able to. The install button is greyed out. I all not saying it is definitely because of the update but thought it could be related. I have sideloaded on this same device many times do unsure why it all of a different will not work. Any suggestions?

totodee

To add to what the previous poster said, when you see a greyed out install button press the power button quickly twice. The screen will go black for a second and then it will come back on and the install button is no longer greyed out.

IngMat

You can try one of these temporal fix:

  1. Works with ES File Explorer:
  • Select the install button
  • Press home button
  • Open the file manager again

This will return you to the selection box and the install button should work again.

  1. If this doesn't work:
  • Select the install button
  • Plug a usb drive
  • Press back button

The same as before, now you should be able to press the install button. I hope it helps you.

redeyejack1000

Can't you push to it with an adb app or command line? There are lots of adb apps out there...

Mrxx99

When the installed button is greyed out, try to scroll down than it often is clickable At least I had this sometimes.

Paras0710

After opening installation when you see install button greyed out press circle button on remote then immediately again open the installation from whichever app you are trying to install it it will longer greyed out.

blueredrum

No problems with install button on ES File Explorer however, after I click install it says "for your security, your phone in not allowed to install unknown apps from this source." It then has an option to go to main mi box settings "install unknown apps". This area is greyed out and cannot be changed. I have tried through the APP permission settings as well. Has the new update block this or am I missing a work around?